That is, the diaphragm as viewed from the abdomen would seem like the sky as viewed from the earth--the interior of an arched surface.

Consequently the side of the diaphragm toward the chest organs is like a protruding rounded surface--like a hill.

When the diaphragm is brought into use the hill formation is lowered and the diaphragm presses upon the abdominal organs and forces out the abdomen.
In Low Breathing, the lungs are given freer play than in the methods already mentioned, and consequently more air is inhaled.

This fact has led the majority of Western writers to speak and write of Low Breathing (which they call Abdominal Breathing) as the highest and best method known to science.

But the Oriental Yogi has long known of a better method, and some few Western writers have also recognized this fact.