Understand that your stress levels are intimately linked to your breathing. By working on your breath, even with a few simple techniques, you can immediately hack your system to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
For the majority of your day, aim to breathe slowly, rhythmically, lightly, and through your nose. This practice helps you obtain the most oxygen and energy with the least effort, serving as preventative maintenance for lung health, calmness, and overall efficiency.
Engage in periodic, controlled breathing practices (like Wim Hof, Tummo, Sudarshan Kriya, or Pranayama) for about 20 minutes daily. This purposeful stress helps you learn to control your stress response, leading to greater calm and control throughout the rest of your day.
Start your breathwork journey slowly by inhaling through your nose to a count of five or six, then exhaling to the same count. Practice this for 10 to 20 cycles, then check in with yourself to observe the strong, positive response in your body.
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Approach breathing improvement as a continuous, slight tweak to an activity you already do all day. This small adjustment can lead to significant health benefits without requiring drastic lifestyle changes.
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Understand that improving your breathing can significantly lower stress levels, enhance your ability to deal with friction in relationships, and potentially improve your sleep quality, unlocking untapped potential for better overall well-being.