🌬️Proper breath control can help increase breath holding duration.
🧘Relaxation and mental focus are essential for breath holding.
🫁Increasing lung capacity through stretching and lung packing can improve breath hold duration.
💙The mammalian dive reflex can decrease heart rate and oxygen consumption during breath holding.
💆Practicing gratitude and mantras can distract the mind and prolong breath holding.
Is it safe to practice breath holding?
—Breath holding can be safe when done properly, but it's important to listen to your body and not push yourself too far.
How can I improve my lung capacity?
—Stretching exercises and lung packing techniques can help increase lung capacity.
What is the mammalian dive reflex?
—The mammalian dive reflex is a physiological response that occurs when the face detects cool water, leading to decreased heart rate and constriction of blood vessels to conserve oxygen.
How can I stay calm during breath holding?
—Practicing relaxation techniques, such as gratitude and mantras, can help calm the mind during breath holding.
Can breath holding have mental benefits?
—Breath holding can help improve mental focus and mindfulness, providing a sense of calm and relaxation.
00:00Meet Brandon Birchak, an expert in breath work, who will attempt to hold his breath throughout the video.
02:26Understanding the importance of proper breath control and oxygen intake in increasing breath holding duration.
07:27Exploring techniques to reduce oxygen consumption and improve relaxation during breath holding.
10:52Witnessing the impact of the mammalian dive reflex on heart rate and oxygen usage during breath holding.
11:59Tips on calming the mind and distracting it from the urge to breathe, including gratitude and mantras.
