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The Healing Breath

Category: Physical Health & Performance
Tags: Breathwork, Physiology
  • Definition
  • The Science
  • The Practice
  • Common Pitfalls

Overview

We hyperventilate through life. This signals danger to the brain.

Definition

The Physiological Sigh pops open alveoli and offloads CO2 for real-time relaxation.

The Science

Vagus Nerve

Long exhales activate the parasympathetic nervous system via Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia.

The Practice

Physiological Sigh

  1. Double inhale (nose).
  2. Long sigh (mouth).
  3. Repeat 1-3 times.

Common Pitfalls

  • Chest breathing.
  • Doing too many (dizziness).

Key Takeaway

The breath is the remote control for the brain.

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