Podcasts about optimal breathing

Chapter 1 What's The Oxygen Advantage Book by Patrick McKeownThe Oxygen Advantage is a book written by Patrick McKeown that explores the benefits of improving breathing techniques for overall health and fitness performance. In the book, McKeown explains how many people unknowingly overbreathe and disrupt the balance of gases in their bodies, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and organs. This, in turn, can lead to various health issues, including anxiety, insomnia, asthma, allergies, and more.McKeown offers practical exercises and techniques to help readers retrain their breathing patterns, optimize oxygen uptake, and improve athletic performance. The book also delves into the science behind proper breathing and how it impacts various bodily functions, including cardiovascular health, metabolism, concentration, and sleep quality.Overall, The Oxygen Advantage aims to empower readers to take control of their breathing and use it as a tool to enhance their overall well-being, physical fitness, and mental clarity.Chapter 2 Is The Oxygen Advantage Book A Good BookThe Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown is generally considered to be a good book for those interested in improving their breathing and overall health. The book provides detailed information about the importance of proper breathing techniques and offers practical exercises and strategies to optimize oxygen intake.McKeown explains how breathing affects various aspects of our health, including sleep quality, exercise performance, and stress management. He also explores the link between proper breathing and conditions such as asthma, anxiety, and snoring, providing insights and techniques to address these issues.Many readers have found the exercises and techniques in the book to be effective in improving their breathing and overall well-being. However, it is important to note that individual results may vary, and it is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your breathing or health routines.Overall, if you are interested in learning more about the benefits of proper breathing and want to try practical exercises and strategies to enhance your breathing capacity, The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown is worth considering.Chapter 3 The Oxygen Advantage Book by Patrick McKeown SummaryThe Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to improving overall health and fitness through breathing techniques. McKeown explains the importance of optimal oxygen levels in the body and how proper breathing can enhance physical performance, improve sleep, reduce stress, and even enhance mental clarity.The book starts by emphasizing the detrimental effects of chronic overbreathing, which is an all-too-common habit in today's society. McKeown highlights the fact that overbreathing leads to a lack of carbon dioxide in the body, which in turn reduces the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to the muscles and organs. This can lead to a myriad of health issues, such as fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, and even chronic diseases.McKeown then introduces the concept of nasal breathing, which he argues is the ideal way to breathe for optimal health. He explains how nasal breathing filters, warms, and humidifies the air, while also activating the diaphragm and increasing the production of nitric oxide – a molecule that improves blood flow and oxygen delivery. The author provides various exercises and techniques to help readers transition from mouth breathing to nasal breathing throughout the day.The book also addresses the importance of breath hold training, which involves temporary breath retention after an exhalation. McKeown...

Heroic: https://heroic.us (← Get your first 14 days free) Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach (← Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries!)   Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from "The Wim Hof Method" by Wim Hof. Get more wisdom in less time (including Big Idea highlights of "The Wim Hof Method" and a 1-hour Optimal Breathing 101 masterclass) with a Heroic Premium membership. Start a FREE 7-day premium trial here: http://heroic.us    About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3EF3hQs #wimhofmethod #wimhof #coldexposure #breathing #wisdom #personaldevelopment #heroic

We Love You… Let's GO!   In our last +1, we talked about the fact that I'm hitting 101 Heroic Targets a day so I can keep my daimon in play.   You try it yet?     Of course, as I've said many times, you don't need to be quite as crazy and ALL IN as I am to get the benefits of using the Heroic app.    Early research shows that hitting as few as THREE Heroic Targets a day can boost your Energy 40%, your Productivity 20% and your Connection 15%—all in a few minutes on the app per day.   Why does the Heroic app work so powerfully?   Because there's E X T R A O R D I N A R Y power in living our lives with a clear intention and shining the spotlight of our attention on the things that matter most. Then, of course, DOING the things that are in integrity with that vision of our best selves.    Not once in a while but EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.   Now…   One of the Heroic Energy Targets I commit to every morning these days is:    “Cold Plunge (2:43 after 30)”   That's short-hand for: Get in the cold plunge for 2 minutes and 43 seconds after your 30 minute AM workout.     Why 2:43?    Because we love you.   I actually do that twice a day—once after my AM workout and the second time an hour or two before I go to bed.   Why 2:43 x 2?    Because 2 x 2 min and 43 seconds is about 5.51 minutes and, well, everything I do is tied back to my purpose of helping create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051.    Now…   On to the point of Today's +1.   I came up with a little 2 minute and 43 second Heroic meditation that I do every time I hop in the cold plunge.    It goes like this.   First, I take a deep breath before I get in to the cold plunge. In through the nose, down into the belly, back out through the nose—exhale slightly longer than the inhale… Optimal Breathing 101 style. You know the drill.    Before we go further…   To be VERY clear, I never really want to hop in the cold. Getting in 51-57 degree water is never a particularly pleasant experience. But, I do it because a) I like building the habit of doing things I don't like to do and b) I know the benefits of cold are extraordinary (see Notes on The Wim Hof Method!) so I move through my resistance and get in.   I do a little “5-4-3-2-1!” countdown and… I'M IN.     Then…   My 2:43 Heroic Meditation begins.   I start by saying each virtue.   Wisdom. Self-Mastery. Love. Courage. Gratitude. Hope. Curiosity. Zest.   Then I say an affirmation for each virtue.   I am Wise.  I am Disciplined.  I am Loving.  I am Courageous.  I am Grateful.  I am Hopeful.  I am Curious.  I am Zesty.   Then I say the declaration for each virtue.   I know the game I'm playing and how to play it well. I have structural, reactive, and expansive discipline. I am connected, joyful, and encouraging. I am willing to act in the presence of fear. I appreciate all the blessings and gifts in my life. I have an inspiring target, agency, and pathways. I pay attention to what's working and what needs work. I dominate my fundamentals so I have Heroic Energy.   Then I repeat each virtue.   Wisdom. Self-Mastery. Love. Courage. Gratitude. Hope. Curiosity. Zest.   Then I think of my tattoos as I remind myself of our ultimate mission: “Hero, I see a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by 2051. My Soul Force is at 101 and I'm helping 1 million people get THEIR Soul Force to 101 so we can change the world together.”   Then I say to myself: “All in. Let's go!!!”   Then I get out of the cold, dry off and get back to dominating my day.   That's a 2 minute, 43 second version of a Heroic meditation.   All in. Day 1. Let's go!

_This podcast is intended for Healthcare Practitioners only. _ Patrick McKeown is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner who is deeply passionate about helping people restore functional breathing patterns. In this episode, he explains the causes and consequences of dysfunctional breathing and practices employed by Practitioners to reduce over-breathing (also known as chronic hyperventilation). Patrick encourages Healthcare Practitioners to assess their client's breathing patterns and refer as required, to help address long-standing complaints, such as asthma, and ensure better health overall. Highlights About nose breathing (2:30) Consequences of dysfunctional breathing patterns (9:00) Functional breathing (20:00) Craniofacial abnormalities and breathing patterns (22:00) Practice breathing lightly (36:00) The influence of breathing patterns on body systems (57:00) Other links Links to Patrick McKeown's books: * The Breathing Cure: https://oxygenadvantage.com/the-breathing-cure/ * Atomic Focus: https://oxygenadvantage.com/atomic-focus/ * The Oxygen Advantage: https://oxygenadvantage.com/books/ Link to Oxygen Advantage YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQwNB_YphlLqnOpAtEzZdg Link to paper: Rambaud C, Guilleminault C. Death, nasomaxillary complex, and sleep in young children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22492014/ Link to paper: Bonuck K, et al. Sleep-disordered breathing in a population-based cohort: behavioral outcomes at 4 and 7 years https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22392181/ Orthodontist mentioned, Dr Derek Mahony: https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au Myotape – tape to pull the lips together: https://myotape.com Naturopath mentioned, Mim Beim, https://mimbeim.com

Breathing is something we all do subconsciously all day every day, so can we be doing it wrong? Barbara Tanze coaches amateur and professional athletes to optimise their respiratory biomechanics and physiology, both online and at her private practice in Slovenia. She joins Alexa this week on Singing Teachers' Talk to break down how breathing affects the voice and body as a whole. Barbara will also be part of BAST's ‘Focus On Breathing' Event on Friday 11th February 2022, linked in the notes below.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Barbara became interested in breathing after being on stage and hyperventilating due to a tight costume. Our bodies are very adaptable but you need to know and be used to the costumes we wear on stage and they need some kind of elasticity to them.  When working with a student, make sure you have a discussion about breathing. Make it an exploration with open questions. Never force something on someone like you should feel this or you're doing this wrong. It can be a pretty strange thing for someone to hear that they are breathing wrong. Make it open with no wrong answers ever.  Barbara also teaches athletes optimal breathing which differs from singers as an athlete needs to be more mobile in the shoulders for example, but a singer would need to be more mobile in the neck. This is to do with making sure you have the range of motion you need in specific places and how your breathing can optimise that.    BEST MOMENTS ‘Our bodies are amazingly adaptable'  ‘Without a basic understanding of how the instrument works you can't maintain progress in your work'  ‘We're always trying to explain internal pressure on the outside'   EPISODE RESOURCES  BAST Training  www.voiceup.si Instagram: @btbreathing Facebook: Barbara Tanze - Breathing Coach Get your tickets here for BAST's ‘Focus On Breathing' Event on Friday 11th February 2022: https://www.basttraining.com/event/ol-feb-fo-breathing/#tribe-tickets Robin de Haas & MDH Breathing Co-ordination: https://www.breathingcoordination.ch/en/welcome/ Singing And The Premenstrual Voice: https://www.basttraining.com/singing-and-the-premenstrual-voice/ Oren Boder: https://www.ob1.co.uk/ The Art of Breath (Brian Mackenzie & Rob Wilson): https://shiftadapt.com/ The Sing Space: https://thesingspace.com/   ABOUT THE GUEST  Born in Munich, Germany and raised between Germany, Switzerland and the USA, Barbara Tanze graduated from the Conservatoire de Lausanne with an M.A. in vocal pedagogy and classical vocal performance.  After several years of concentrating on her operatic career, Barbara also explored and studied other vocal styles before discovering her passion for optimal breathing.  Barbara has completed an advanced certificate in MDH Breathing Coordination as well as several other breath-related training programmes. She is an external consultant at Modern Vocal Training and a visiting lecturer at different institutions, including the Pacific Opera Company in Sydney, the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the World Voice Teachers Expo and the Slovenian Institute for Rehabilitation.  In addition to her work with singers and voice teachers, Barbara coaches amateur and professional athletes to optimise their respiratory biomechanics and physiology, both online and at her private practice in Slovenia.  ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. Website: basttraining.com Get updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST Training Link to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-bios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Friends!Here we are again, another month older and wiser. This month Monte and I are sharing our thoughts on how and why to have compassion for all beings, especially human beings. The true love rebellion. Compassion for those who don't believe like us, too! Remembering back to when that was a value that we were cultivating as a nation and a world. Things have changed but we can hold true to such an important value. Holding onto our empowerment and not giving it away to anyone who may not believe like us or choose the same things. We have the power to change ourselves unless we give the power away through blame. We start the show off with a cover of Nature Boy and our addition of Ahum Prema (Divine Love). Monte on bass Jai on vocals and harmonium.Our meditation and mindful living tip for this month is optimal breathing. Monte shares his important cues and then I share my important cues. Together it is a potent morsel of breathing bliss :)Closing the show with a Gurmukhi protection mantra: Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guru Devay Nameh. Monte on bass and Jai on vocals and harmonium. Be kind to each other, love one another and lets end this year with some acceptance of things we can't change but feeling empowered by what we can change, our own selves. Happy December,JaiSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindflowradio?locale.x=en_US)

BREATH- 14th Pillars of Health (WEBINAR) Webinar notes and resources and all Breathing Techniques are located on the Webinar page here: https://jasonyun.customerhub.net/breath Podcast notes/resources will be at http://www.improvementwarriorfitness.com/iwp12 You will need to create a profile if you have never been on our Member Portal. To become a member of Improvement Warrior University please visit: https://if100.infusionsoft.app/app/storeFront/showProductDetail?productId=176 BREATH- The 14th Pillar of Health (WEBINAR) Highlights from the Webinar: -Why Breathing is so high on the 14 Pillars List -Why Magnetism is the Father of the 3-legged Stool of Nature -Who are the worst breathers and why -How mouth breathing destroys our mitochondria and our facial structure -Why collagen is so important for breathing and overall health -Why we are not supposed to be thirsty/hungry or pee while we sleep and how to stop it if you are -Easiest way to tell that disease is coming for you -Nose anatomy & how it affects our nervous system -Why snoring ANY amount is BAD and how to fix it -How to stand/sit for optimal breathing -Why melatonin and leptin is the most important hormones for health -Nasal breathing Exercising vs. Mouth breathing exercising. -Best test for exercise performance -Why you need to tape your mouth while you sleep -Why DHA is the most important substance for our mitochondria, oxygen, and our electric potential within the brain. -REAL #1 cause of cavities -How Nitric Oxide helps our breathing and health -#1 indicator for life expectancy (not what you think) -Is CO2 more important than oxygen? -Why training CO2 is important for normal people to elite athletes -How we actually "burn" fat -How your body structures water and why fluoride is so devestating to this process -the actual path oxygen takes in your body -Why supplemental oxygen is bad -The "MOST" important hormone?? -Why you never should take fish oil -The Optimal Breathing pattern -The Wim Hof Method- the benefits, but also why you should not do it everyday -A Wim Hof guided session included (video on webinar page) -What is ujiyya breathing (video below) -Cancer and breathing -The thing we have that proves to eye and skin docs the sun is NOT bad for us -The best 'doctor' you are not listening to -Why Yoga today is dead wrong -How to yawn and cough from this day forward -Bad attitude is a disease. For my 'store' of things I use, recommend for my journey to optimal with light, emf, food, exercise, supplements, books, etc.... check out the web page: http://www.improvementwarriorfitness.com/yunrecommends/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/improvementwarriorpodcast/support

A quick search online reveals a host of advice as to the ‘right’ way to breath when running, including what ‘rhythm’ of inhale to exhale we should be using. Should we be breathing a certain way when we run? Is there an optimum rhythm to use that will help us overcome fatigue? Coach Hayley explains in today's daily podcast!

In this episode, we learned self-leadership from our friend Zach Ketterhagen.  Zach is a self-leadership coach, blogger, meditation teacher, and healthcare strategist.  First, we started the conversation with how Zach got into this practice, and what is self-leadership.  Self-leadership is about defining success on your own terms.  It has three layers: define what you want, know how to get there, and lastly, understand how to maximize your time.  Zach then recommended some techniques: meditation, yoga, and optimal breathing.  Tim was curious how these concepts and techniques tie into a sustainable relationship with money and finance.  Dan and Zach discussed how U.S. healthcare is really “sickcare”, and what we are missing here.  If you want to try any of these, as Zach said, balance and consistency are the keys!  For more information, follow Zach's blog and access resources to advance your self-leadership at ZachKetterhagen.com.

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Ever watched a newborn baby breathe? Babies practice Optimal breathing, something most adults don't do. Unless you were trained as a singer or dancer or an athlete there's a good chance that you did not learn proper breathing techniques and fell into bad habits of shallow breathing due to our lifestyle of sitting in chairs driving cars and just allowing our shoulders to hold tension and pull stiffly up around the ear. Tension in our bodies is cutting off the natural movement of the breathing apparatus which is our entire upper torso. Decide to practice proper breathing techniques by listening to Inner Ear Yoga and following the guided movements. Your Guide, Deborah Tudor, will teach you Optimal Breathing techniques. Commit to daily practice and you'll see great benefits within just a few days!

Primarily a review of the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McEown as well as a brief discussion on occlusion (blood flow restriction) training

Optimal Breathing Development Work integrates ancient teachings and modern science and technology and is compatible with all forms of religious or spiritual expression. Breathing mechanics are essentially the same for almost everyone but many of us lose good breathing or never had it. We teach rock solid breathing fundamentals for a variety of goals and purposes. As Vince Lombardi used to say. "There are NO new fundamentals." One of my primary goals as a breathing coach and breathing based personal growth mentor is to help awaken the breathing consciousness of the world. 8 million emails over the last 10 years and 20 years of helping thousands of people breathe better has helped me get closer to that goal. Good or not so good, Charles Darwin gave biology a grammar. My goal is to clarify breathing vocabulary and function in a most meaningful, easily understandable and dependable way, and to awaken the breathing consciousness of the world.California State Certified Nutrition Consultant NC; North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist NCLMBT); #1724; OBDMT; Co founder of the Somatics Community of the Association of Humanistic Psychology; A student of educational biofeedback including Heart Rate Variability; Speaking, Singing and Holistic Health Coach, Certified in the Hendricks Method of Transpersonal Body Therapy aka "Radiance Breathwork", Mentor and Business consultant. https://breathing.com/

To quote today' special guest, Michael Grant White, "Breath and breathing affects every aspect of our existence. One cannot understand the breath without making a study of it. And to really know it one must experience its feeling sense directly and preferably be guided by one who is familiar with the internal terrain of sensing and feeling, awareness and optimal function. Like chocolate must be tasted to know what it is like, breathing must be felt, moment to moment." Michael dedicates his work to: those wanting to live life the fullest and more on their own terms; those with chronic health challenges; those who have been excessively medicated; those accused of faking illness but jest kew something was wrong with their breathing; to all health professionals who want to ensure we all get, and stay healthy. Michael Grant White, LMBT, NE, OBDMT, author of the six leading edge books, is known by a variety of names: The Optimal Breathing Coach, The Breathing Guy, The Ultimate Breathing Guy, The Ultimate Breathing Coach, The Breathing Master, The Johnny Appleseed of Breathing. He is a breathing development specialist, breath-worker, holistic health educator, personal growth mentor, public speaker, and vocalist who has successfully helped thousands transform their lives through correct breathing and nutrition. Mike is the founder and director of The Optimal Breathing School, combining key elements of eclectic spirituality, Tibetan, Hatha, and Kundalini Yoga plus several other modalities.He is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association and several other associations. He delivers lectures and workshops worldwide and uses his Breathing Manual training videos and recorded breathing exercise CD's to support the work. Optimal Breathing works with some of our nation's top physicians, dentists, and other notable professionals.  

Jake Shuler, founder of OptiO2 Labs and creator of the OptiO2 Sport, joins the Bold Base Performance Podcast today to talk about a variety of topics related to breathing, recovery, and fitness.For those who don’t know, the OptiO2 sport is a unique and innovative tool that combinesthe benefits of nasal breathing with the performance enhancement of a mouth guard tocreate the ultimate training experience for serious athletes. Tom and I both use this product, and love it so much we decided to partner with Jake and OptiO2 Labs. We are excited about what the future holds for Jake and this line of products. Check out his website at optio2labs.com and be sure to use our discount code 'boldbase' at checkout for 10% off! Also be sure to follow Jake on Instagram at @optio2labs for great content on training, recovery, and human optimization.Thank you again for tuning in, and please leave a rating and review to help support the show!Book:The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

Welcome to a special solo episode of Living 4D with Paul Chek!In this first episode of a special 5-part series, Paul explores how you can evolve yourself physically.What does that mean?Many people feel trapped or constrained by their biology - that their genes are their fate. They have a slow metabolism.. they're big boned... they have a genetic predisposition for cancer... they're an ectomorph or an endomorph...Well in this episode, Paul explains why the science of epigenetics shows us that we have far more control over our level of physical health and wellbeing than we could have imagined and shows you how you can build a lifestyle that helps you become your healthiest, fittest best!Show NotesWhat does it mean to evolve? (2:13)How we evolve to a second simplicity. (3:47)The elements that make up our bodies. (8:29)Do an exercise with me… (9:30)“People lose parts of themselves every day.” (16:20)The body is the ultimate temple of worship. (17:31)The concept of possession. (19:49)Energy fields help us evolve. (22:42)The science behind acupuncture. (25:53)Our body is a product of the entire universe. (29:16)Do you feel alone in your body? (30:24)Our genes matter, but how? (32:58)How epigenetics helps us evolve. (38:49)Every living thing has morphogenic fields. (44:43)Be healthier and whole for yourself, your family and the world. (49:46)The simple steps Paul teaches in his Holistic Lifestyle Coaching and CHEK Practitioner programs. (53:53)Step one: What do you love enough to change your body for? (54:36)If you don’t have a dream, goal or objective to work on, what is your nightmare? (58:47)Step two: The forces that create everything in the universe. (59:33)Are the forces governing your body out of balance? (1:04:31)Step three: The choices you can make in regard to people, places and things. (1:05:42)The negatives of doing nothing — apathy — are more devastating to your life and the world. (1:07:19)Step four: The 4 Doctors. (1:08:24)Ignoring any of these 4 Doctors in relationship with your body makes it impossible to evolve optimally or efficiently. (1:11:17)“Your yes has no value until you learn to say no, and you don’t know when to say no until you have values to guide your decision-making process.” (1:14:59)Step five: The design factors people need to have an evolving, healthy lifestyle. (1:16:25)If your willingness isn’t at least a 7 out of a 1-10 scale, you probably won’t follow through with your dream. (1:20:41)Step six: The foundational principles. (1:23:48)Thinking can deplete most of the blood sugar in our bodies at any given time. (1:26:25)The yin and yang principles. (1:28:13)Swelling or discoloring around your eyes may be a sign your kidneys or liver aren’t functioning properly. (1:29:11)You should be eating organically or biodynamically grown foods for your health. (1:32:15)Diet logging can be critical for your health. (1:37:55)Pasteurized foods are dead foods. (1:41:37)Popping your joints may be a sign you’re not drinking enough water. (1:45:15)Is your water charged? (1:49:26)Drink half your body weight in water every day. (1:53:48)The most cost-effective natural medicine: Sleep. (1:55:11)Dreaming helps our mind and body in ways not unlike a computer hard drive defragmenting, processing and rebooting. (1:58:19)Eating too late at night deprives your body of sleep and rest. (2:01:31)For more notes and resources, visit our special episode notes page.

In Episode 5 Dr Belisa walks us through what it means to breathe effectively. Her latest book Breathe the Simple and Revolutionary 14 day Program to improve your mental andPhysical health offers a step by step approach to retrain your breathing muscles and habits so that you increase the volume of oxygen entering your system which is only going to make your entire system work better and feel better.

In our last couple +1s, we’ve talked about your breathing. If you haven’t checked out the full Optimal Breathing 101 master class yet, you might dig it.    For now, how about a quick look at the THREE simple rules of optimal breathing?   Here they are: Breathe through your nose Into your belly And exhale slightly longer than you inhaled 1 + 2 + 3 = Magic.   How about a quick inventory then a closer look?   First, the quick inventory: You breathing through your nose? (Most people don’t. Go look around and/or in the mirror. Do you see a mouth gaping open?) Do you breathe deeply (yet calmly) into your belly? (Most people don’t—especially if you breathe through your mouth!) And, is your exhale slightly longer than your inhale? (This is the fastest way to relax!) Now, for the closer look:   Rule #1. Breathe Through Your Nose (EXCLUSIVELY!)   When? All day. Every day. (Including while sleeping and training.)   Why? Well, check out the class for a full description (and/or the Notes on The Oxygen Advantage, etc.) but here’s the basic idea.  First: Your nose filters, humidifies and conditions air in ways your mouth simply can’t.  Second: Know that we NEVER used to breathe through our mouths except for the most extreme instances of physical exertion. (Think: Lion chasing you.)  Third: When you breathe through your mouth, you tend to “overbreathe” via short, shallow, fast breaths that disrupt the oxygen to carbon dioxide levels in your body. Although it might sound weird, it’s the CARBON DIOXIDE that actually gets the oxygen out of your red blood cells and into your tissues and organs and you need to slow down your breathing (via your nose!) to get the CO2 right and, as a result, the O2 where you want it.    Rule #2. Breathe into Your Belly   Fill up the lower part of your lungs. Flex your most underappreciated and underutilized muscle in your body. Get your diaphragm rocking!!   Note: Don’t take “big” breaths via your mouth into your chest. Take nice, mellow, quiet, DEEP breaths into your belly. Repeat. All day. Every day.   Rule #3. Exhale Slightly Longer than You Inhale.   This is the fastest way to flip the flip the vagal switch and turn on your parasympathetic nervous system and R E L A X.   Whenever you think about it: Exhale longer than you inhale. (Finish strong as we like to say at the Johnson house!)    Squeeze your diaphragm. Get all that air out. Why? Well, did you know that breathing is responsible for 70% (!!!) of your body’s detoxification? Elimination and sweat only take care of 30%. (Kinda surprising, eh?)   But, guess what? If you’re not breathing right, you’re not detoxifying fully. And, of course, you’re not fueling your cells properly.    Enter: Compromised vitality and increased potential of getting all the things you don’t want.    Therefore: Nose. Belly. Exhale.   Practice. Practice. Practice.   Today’s +1.   How about a nice, deep, calm breath. In through your nose… Down into your belly… Out through your nose with a nice, long exhale.   Ah…   Here’s to your Optimal Breathing!

In our last couple +1s, we’ve talked about your breathing. If you haven’t checked out the full Optimal Breathing 101 master class yet, you might dig it.    For now, how about a quick look at the THREE simple rules of optimal breathing?   Here they are: Breathe through your nose Into your belly And exhale slightly longer than you inhaled 1 + 2 + 3 = Magic.   How about a quick inventory then a closer look?   First, the quick inventory: You breathing through your nose? (Most people don’t. Go look around and/or in the mirror. Do you see a mouth gaping open?) Do you breathe deeply (yet calmly) into your belly? (Most people don’t—especially if you breathe through your mouth!) And, is your exhale slightly longer than your inhale? (This is the fastest way to relax!) Now, for the closer look:   Rule #1. Breathe Through Your Nose (EXCLUSIVELY!)   When? All day. Every day. (Including while sleeping and training.)   Why? Well, check out the class for a full description (and/or the Notes on The Oxygen Advantage, etc.) but here’s the basic idea.  First: Your nose filters, humidifies and conditions air in ways your mouth simply can’t.  Second: Know that we NEVER used to breathe through our mouths except for the most extreme instances of physical exertion. (Think: Lion chasing you.)  Third: When you breathe through your mouth, you tend to “overbreathe” via short, shallow, fast breaths that disrupt the oxygen to carbon dioxide levels in your body. Although it might sound weird, it’s the CARBON DIOXIDE that actually gets the oxygen out of your red blood cells and into your tissues and organs and you need to slow down your breathing (via your nose!) to get the CO2 right and, as a result, the O2 where you want it.    Rule #2. Breathe into Your Belly   Fill up the lower part of your lungs. Flex your most underappreciated and underutilized muscle in your body. Get your diaphragm rocking!!   Note: Don’t take “big” breaths via your mouth into your chest. Take nice, mellow, quiet, DEEP breaths into your belly. Repeat. All day. Every day.   Rule #3. Exhale Slightly Longer than You Inhale.   This is the fastest way to flip the flip the vagal switch and turn on your parasympathetic nervous system and R E L A X.   Whenever you think about it: Exhale longer than you inhale. (Finish strong as we like to say at the Johnson house!)    Squeeze your diaphragm. Get all that air out. Why? Well, did you know that breathing is responsible for 70% (!!!) of your body’s detoxification? Elimination and sweat only take care of 30%. (Kinda surprising, eh?)   But, guess what? If you’re not breathing right, you’re not detoxifying fully. And, of course, you’re not fueling your cells properly.    Enter: Compromised vitality and increased potential of getting all the things you don’t want.    Therefore: Nose. Belly. Exhale.   Practice. Practice. Practice.   Today’s +1.   How about a nice, deep, calm breath. In through your nose… Down into your belly… Out through your nose with a nice, long exhale.   Ah…   Here’s to your Optimal Breathing!

Breathing. It’s easy to take for granted but when you stop to think about it, it quickly becomes obvious just how powerful it is. Get this: You can live for weeks without food and days without water but, of course, only minutes without oxygen. Plus: Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen you consume while breathing is responsible for 70% (!) of your body’s detoxification. Yet… If you’re like most people, you’re probably doing this simple, should-be-easy fundamental wrong. In this class, we’ll look at why CO2 is (somewhat paradoxically!) actually the variable we want to be Optimizing if we want to get the O2 out of our hemoglobin and into our cells. Then we’ll look at the Three Rules for breathing perfectly as we Optimize your breathing for calm, focused energy.

Breathing. It’s easy to take for granted but when you stop to think about it, it quickly becomes obvious just how powerful it is. Get this: You can live for weeks without food and days without water but, of course, only minutes without oxygen. Plus: Your brain uses 20% of the oxygen you consume while breathing is responsible for 70% (!) of your body’s detoxification. Yet… If you’re like most people, you’re probably doing this simple, should-be-easy fundamental wrong. In this class, we’ll look at why CO2 is (somewhat paradoxically!) actually the variable we want to be Optimizing if we want to get the O2 out of our hemoglobin and into our cells. Then we’ll look at the Three Rules for breathing perfectly as we Optimize your breathing for calm, focused energy.

In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Rohini Chandrashekar discusses the mechanics of respiration, the causes and effects of breathing dysfunction, how breathing can affect movement and pain perception, and how physical therapists can help people breathe easier. (February 8, 2018) http://www.moveforwardpt.com/Radio/Detail/optimal-breathing-role-of-physical-therapy

Today’s podcast features an Interview with Patrick McKeown, a leading expert on the art and science of optimal breathing. Patrick is also the author of a new book: "The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter."   In this episode we discuss: * How shutting your mouth can change your life! (literally) * Why people habitually mouth-breath and how it limits our quality of life * The link between nose-breathing and diet, sleep patterns and mental focus …and much more!   Connect with Patrick and learn more about his Oxygen Advantage movement: http://oxygenadvantage.com/ https://twitter.com/oxygenadvantage https://business.facebook.com/theoxygenadvantage/   Check out the book "The Oxygen Advantage":  http://amzn.to/2F9rkWw      

Download Bio of the artist: Born in Germany, Barbara Tanze is one of seven certified level two MDH breathing Coordination practitioners. After her singing studies and going on a European tour with her voice she did a 5 day discovery workshop on breathing coordination. In the interview she talks about how this method changed her life. We want an understanding of what things are made of and how they work before we actually get down to doing it. Whether you are a singer, musician, athlete or an orator, one thing common to all of us is that we need to breathe. Breathing coordination helps us understand the precise and functional anatomy behind the mechanism of breathing and how to use this as effectively as possible to produce maximum output. Barbara's journey is filled with success stories including her own. The understanding of what happens when we breathe and how different structures in our body collaborate in such a way that the pressure is taken away from the physical realm. As artists for instance we can freely focus on the impact of our music on ourselves and the audience. For athletes who are so aware of their body and their breathing Barbara talks about it how this method can enable them to perform efficiently.The key aspect in all this is just to listen to your body and question why your body reacts the way that it does or does not react a certain way.   In this episode: How breathing coordination can impact your overall well-being. Methods to use breathing coordination as a tool for minimal effort for maximum output. Importance of breathing coordination for athletes and singers. Practical tips for effective breathing Key takeaways: Listen to your body. Concentrate on your exhale, this makes place for air in your lungs. Find a position for your body where your spine is as long as possible and your ribs are free to hang from your spine. Try how comfortably you can exhale by observing your ribs, how much air you can take in, how long it takes to exhale and how much air flows in naturally as a reflex during inhale. Be curious and question everything that your body feels and communicate it.

Brian Mackenzie is a human potential specialist. He has spent the last 2 decades in human performance learning about movement and physiology. He is the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. He has studied performance, movement, hypoxia, breathing mechanics, principles and methods, along with heat and cold exposure. He has spent a lot of his time training and understanding in and around the water, desert and mountain environments. He finished Ironman (Canada 2004), has run the Western States 100 and the Angeles Crest 100 mile endurance runs with success in using methods he developed. He co-authored the book Power Speed Endurance, NYTimes Best Seller UnBreakable Runner, and UnPlugged. Brian co-founded and created Power Speed Endurance (PSE), which specializes in movement & skill development in sport. He has taken on a quality vs quantity approach for every aspect of the coaching and programming he’s put out. MacKenzie’s programs have taught more than 400 seminars worldwide and provided programming for thousands of athletes from beginner to elite via the PSE platform and private consultation. MacKenzie and his programs have been featured in Outside Magazine, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, Competitor Magazine, Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men’s Journal, ESPN Rise, The Economist, Tim Ferriss’ New York Times bestsellers “The 4-Hour Body” & “Tools of Titans”, Scott Carney’s best seller “What Doesn’t Kill Us”, Men’s Running UK, LA Sport & Fitness, Muscle & Performance Magazine, and Rivera Magazine. Mackenzie has worked with professionals including Dr. Andy Galpin (CSUF Professor/Researcher & co-author of UnPlugged), Dr. Justin Mager (Health Incite, Marin CA), Dr. Brian Hickey (Florida A&M University Exercise Physiology Professor & PSE BIKE head Coach), and Dr. Andrew Huberman (Stanford Medicine Associate Professor at Huberman Lab). Mackenzie has also worked with athletes, special operators, and MIL/FIRE/LEO with the likes of Laird Hamilton, Jamie Mitchell (10X Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Champion and big wave surfer), Dusty Payne, Kai “Borg” Garcia, Pat Tenore (RVCA creator/founder), Oahu’s North Shore Lifeguards, UFC Light Heavy Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, CrossFit Games athletes including Rich Froning Jr (4X CrossFit Games Champion), and Annie Thorisdottir, James Newbury (2017), Olympic Gold Medalists Erin Cafaro (2X Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing – W8+, Wife) and Taylor Ritzel (2012 Olympic Gold Medalist –W8+). He has worked with several other professional and elite level athletes in sports spanning from Triathlon, Running, MMA, Swimming, Cycling, Rowing, Surfing, Base Jumping, to invitations to work with Special Operations (US Navy SEALS, Army Rangers) and many other Military and Federal Units, and is working with Stanford Medicine / Huberman Lab on Research surrounding his work. Working with World champions as Jon Jones and Rich Froning (What makes them champions?) Dumbells under water Optimal Breathing techniques for sports as cycling, MMA and running Warm and cold therapy Breathing exercises of "normal" people Downregulating at the end of the day Managing stress See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.