Increased strength of intercostal muscles and diaphragm allow more air to be moved into and out of the lungs, making more oxygen available to the working muscles and removing carbon dioxide quickly.

Yoga poses (asanas) such as Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), and Fish Pose (Matsyasana) engage and strengthen the muscles involved in breathing, including the diaphragm and ...