General Data

This breathing exercise places emphasis on the breath hold after the short inhale thus creating a greater tolerance for CO2. And a greater tolerance for CO2 allows for fewer needed breaths. Also, the exhale that is longer than the inhale can cause a lower heart rate and blood pressure.

4-7-8 breathing is a breathing technique created by Dr. Andrew Weil and is used to relieve stress.

Box breathing, also known as the four 4’s, is a very simple type of breathing that allows for the body and mind to “take a pause” by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Inhale through the nose for a four count, hold your breath for a four count, exhale–again, through the nose–for a four count, and hold your breath again for a four count. Repeat. It’s that simple but works wonders on recalibrating the mind and body.

Box breathing, also known as the four 4’s, is a very simple type of breathing that allows for the body and mind to “take a pause” by lowering heart rate and blood pressure.

Nose breathing is the first of three steps to becoming a more efficient and healthier breather…the other two being the use of the diaphragm when breathing and to slow your breathing rate. Breathing through the nose allows less air into the lungs but gets more oxygen to the bloodstream.

Oxygen intake is a necessity for us to exist. But what most people don’t know is CO2 is just as important of a chemical as oxygen in human existence. You need to train your body to build up a tolerance of CO2 to be healthier, both mentally and physically.