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There's growing evidence that breathing is linked to brain activity in interesting ways [1]. There's also the "4-7-8" breathing technique that is supposed to he
by bkanber 10y ago
There's growing evidence that breathing is linked to brain activity in interesting ways [1]. There's also the "4-7-8" breathing technique that is supposed to help you fall asleep faster. [2]
On top of that, concentrating on breathing takes your focus away from other inner monologue and intrusive thoughts; meditation programs typically start you off on that path.
[1] https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2016/12/rhythm-of-breathing-affects-memory-and-fear/ https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2016/12/rhythm-of-brea...
[2] http://www.medicaldaily.com/life-hack-sleep-4-7-8-breathing-exercise-will-supposedly-put-you-sleep-just-60-332122 http://www.medicaldaily.com/life-hack-sleep-4-7-8-breathing-...
- rojobuffalo 10y agoThis is a pretty nice demonstration of how breathing affects focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xc3XdOiGGI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xc3XdOiGGI
- DenisM 10y agoDid the 4-7-8 thing work for you?
- malingo 10y agoHere are a couple relevant studies: Resonant breathing biofeedback training for stress reduction among manufacturing operators https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23294659 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23294659 Effect of Fast and Slow Pranayama Practice on Cognitive Functions In Healthy Volunteers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939514/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939514/ Both citations from https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/25kfkf/breath_of_fire https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/comments/25kfkf/breath_o...
- agumonkey 10y agoI remember reading a long walk technique from middle east, where they would hold their breath a few seconds on each cycle. Supposed to augment your range significantly. I also found out while trying to hold my breath above 2 minutes, that slowly swinging my shoulders to massage my lungs would delay the feeling of syncopation. Maybe, mayyyybe, because it would help enforce more gaz movement thus exchange.
- azinman2 10y agoThank you for the 4-7-8, it seems worthwhile to try regularly!
- salutis 10y agoShameless plug: I made an iOS app for 4-7-8. Essence — Breathing Relaxation https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/essence-breathing-relaxation/id768594011 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/essence-breathing-relaxation...