Journeys: Diaphragm. Stop 3

Hiccups

Here is the culprit! The diaphragm suddenly twitches, and the vocal folds snap shut. Touch the folds when the diaphragm twitches!

Hic! Air rushed in and the folds snapped shut. That is the sound of a hiccup.

Wait for the diaphragm to twitch.

Now let's calm it down. Move your finger down slowly, like a deep breath in. Three long breaths!

Go all the way down, don't let go!

Slower! The diaphragm twitched again.

Slow breathing calms the diaphragm, and the hiccups go away. Mystery solved!