Danny Donchev Ever noticed your chest or belly moving strangely when you breathe? This might mean you have paradoxical breathing. It’s a breathing disorder that can happen to anyone, kids and adults alike. It happens when your chest or belly goes in when you breathe in and out when you breathe out. This odd movement often shows … Read more
Did you know up to 50% of adults breathe through their mouths at night? This habit can cause snoring, dry mouth, and sleep apnea. Mouth taping is a growing trend to help you breathe through your nose and sleep better. Mouth taping uses special tape to keep your lips shut while you sleep. It helps … Read more
Did you know your VO2 max is linked to how long you live? Studies show people with higher VO2 max levels live longer and healthier. Boosting your oxygen uptake improves your endurance and overall health. If you’re an endurance athlete, you’re always looking to improve. Adding breathing exercises to your routine can help. By mastering … Read more
Did you know that about 80% of people have bad breathing habits? Shallow breathing and mouth breathing can lead to health problems like asthma, anxiety, and sleep issues. But, the Buteyko breathing technique can help you breathe better and feel healthier. Ukrainian doctor Konstantin Buteyko created this method in the 1950s. It teaches you to … Read more
Breathwork is a therapy that uses breathing exercises to improve health. It focuses on the breath to reduce stress and increase self-awareness. This practice helps connect the mind and body more deeply. Breathwork’s history goes back to ancient yoga and meditation. These practices used breathing to grow spiritually and stay healthy. Today, breathwork therapy is … Read more
Looking for a yoga breathing technique to ease stress and boost energy? Try Lion’s Breath, or simhasana pranayama. It’s a powerful way to release tension, clear your throat and sinuses, and unlock your inner power and creativity. Lion’s Breath works your entire face, neck, lungs, and diaphragm. It’s a full-body energizer. Adding it to your … Read more
Did you know asthma affects about 1 in 13 people in the U.S.? For those with asthma and COPD, breathing is more than just inhaling and exhaling. It’s about getting the most oxygen. Healthcare experts often suggest pursed lip breathing for this. Adding pursed lip breathing to your respiratory therapy can really boost lung health. … Read more
Did you know there are over 100 mudras, or hand positions, for meditation and yoga? These positions have been used for centuries. They help direct energy, balance the body, and deepen meditation. Each mudra has its own purpose and meaning. This lets practitioners tailor their practice to their needs. For example, Gyan mudra boosts concentration and memory. Buddhi … Read more
In this episode of the Take a Deep Breath podcast, host Mike Mayer interviews Anders Olsson, a renowned breathwork expert featured in Breath by James Nestor. They discuss the often-overlooked role of CO2 in health, from breathing techniques to CO2 bathing and therapy, and how carbon dioxide can be a powerful ally for relaxation, focus, … Read more
Did you know 75% of adults in the U.S. face stress daily? This stress can harm our mental and physical health. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and weaken our immune system. But, there’s a simple way to find relief: box breathing. Box breathing, or square breathing, is a mindfulness practice. It involves inhaling, holding, … Read more
