Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
First among them is deep abdominal breathing and internal energy control. Deep breathing provides two major benefits simultaneously. Up in the nasal passages, head, and lungs, deep breathing extracts vital negative-ion energy from the air and propels it into the body’s energy system. Down in the abdomen, deep rhythmic breathing gives the vital orga
... See moreDaniel P. Reid • The Tao Of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way
Each breath we draw in should take about three seconds, and each breath out should take four. We’ll then continue the same short inhales while lengthening the exhales to a five, six, and seven count as the run progresses.
James Nestor • Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
The relevance of the above studies suggests that effects similar to those achieved with high-altitude training can be obtained at sea level simply by performing a series of breath holds. Stimulating the spleen to contract by reducing the availability of oxygen causes an increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit, which in turn increases the oxygen-carry
... See morePatrick McKeown • The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You
They discovered that the optimum amount of air we should take in at rest per minute is 5.5 liters. The optimum breathing rate is about 5.5 breaths per minute. That’s 5.5-second inhales and 5.5-second exhales. This is the perfect breath.