Clearing the Lungs

Autogenic breathing:
a. 1/2 breath in, slow exhale (min 5count) with a wispered 'AAH' repeat x3-5
b. 2/3 breath in, slow - but slightly more forceful exhale (min 5 count) with medium quiet 'AAH', x3-5
c. full breath in, more forceful exhale (min 5 count) with loudish 'AH', x3-5
d. cough thoroughly several times

this progressive technique moves mucus up out of the alviolar sacs (step a) and then progressively up into larger bronchial branches, finally to be coughed up. The initial stages need to be soft because the passages to the alviolar sacs (where gas exchange occurs) are so thin and delicate that they collapse easily and trap both stale air and mucus. Repeat as often as you like.

Something to think about with the lungs is that in Chinese medicine they are associated with the emotions of grief and sadness. As you release the mucus buildup in your lungs, is there anything else that no longer serves you that you have the space to experience and release? Just let yourself cough it out.