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Is this technique supposed to be uncomfortable to do? I've come across this and tried it multiple times now and holding my breath is not particularly pleasant.
by tgb 8y ago
Is this technique supposed to be uncomfortable to do? I've come across this and tried it multiple times now and holding my breath is not particularly pleasant. I've seen this suggested to help one fall asleep but it's never helped me and my response is usually mild discomfort. Not sure if this is intended.
- all2 8y agoYou don't necessarily have to do 4x4 to make this work. For example, I sometimes do 8x4 (I guess I count double-time) breath-hold. Or sometimes I do 4x1, where there's just a slight pause at the hold. I think a big piece of breathwork is changing the focus of the conscious mind. When you're focused on your breathing and counting, you're not focused on whatever else is out there. Play with it, find something that works for you.
- graeme 8y agoWhen I did it, I had the sensation of being denied breath. Mildly unpleasant, but I think this is what forced present focus and got me out of stress. Not very unpleasant mind you. Same level as seeing how long you can hold your breath, except much less intense.
- godDLL 8y agoThat technique is for people that have well developed bodies. You can try 3-in, 4-out, 1-hold, repeat. As smoothly as possible. Use a timer, don't count. Don't think about stuff while you're at it, just watch the timer and keep it smooth.
- bfuller 8y agofor four seconds???