4-Minute Breath Hold: The Ultimate Wim Hof Alternative Challenge | Expert - Deep Pranayama Exercise
The breathing exercise has a profound effect and should be practiced in the way it is explained. Always do the breathing exercise in a safe environment (e.g. sitting on a couch/floor) and unforced. Never practice the exercises before or during diving, driving, swimming, taking a bath or in any other environment/place where, should you pass out, a serious injury could occur. Learn more about the Wim Hof Method here: https://wimhofmethod.com
This breathing technique is a simple alternative to the Wim Hof Method (WHM). The concept of using powerful, cyclic breathing followed by an extended, passive breath hold after exhalation (Bahya Kumbhaka) is firmly rooted in centuries-old Vedic and Tibetan traditions.
Hands-On Meditation is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wim Hof B.V. and Innerfire B.V., the owners of the registered trademarks Wim Hof Method and WHM. We are an independent educational resource offering alternative breathing and meditation techniques.
Experience the ultimate power breathing exercise while relaxing deeply into a 4 minute breath-hold. This version of the exercise challenges you to discover your inner potential. Start with a 1 minute breath-hold and gradually build up. Once you reach 3 minutes, the breath-holds increase by only 15 seconds to gently allow progress.
Increase productivity, performance, and overall well-being with this dynamic breathing exercise.
This video guides you through the breathing technique at an advanced pace - in 9 rounds. You'll be taking 35 Deep Circular Breaths, followed by an Extended Breath-Hold. The Breath-Hold gradually increases each round.
No worries about breathing through your nose or mouth for this exercise. Just do whatever is most comfortable for you.
Round 1- Breath-Hold β± 1 Minute
Round 2 - Breath-Hold β± 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Round 3 - Breath-Hold β± 2 Minutes
Round 4 - Breath-Hold β± 2 Minute 30 Seconds
Round 5 - Breath-Hold β± 3 Minutes
Round 6 - Breath-Hold β± 3 Minutes 15 Seconds
Round 7 - Breath-Hold β± 3 Minutes 30 Seconds
Round 8 - Breath-Hold β± 3 Minutes 45 Seconds
Round 9 - Breath-Hold β± 4 Minutes
!!! THE BREATH-HOLD TIMES ARE MEANT ONLY AS A GUIDE - IF YOU FEEL THE URGE TO BREATHE BEFORE THE DESIGNATED TIME - YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND TAKE A BREATH !!!
// BENEFITS
Scientific studies have proven that this form of breathing makes your blood more alkaline and can help the body deal with other negative stressors better in the long term and in everyday life. Consistent practice offers many potential benefits, including:
β Boosting your immune system
β Improving concentration
β Improving your mental well-being
β Increasing willpower
β Increasing your energy
β Managing some fibromyalgia symptoms
β Relieving some symptoms of depression
β Relieving stress
β Improving sleep
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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Round One
3:52 - Round Two
7:40 - Round Three
12:00 - Round Four
16:49 - Round Five
22:07 - Round Six
27:40 - Round Seven
33:29 - Round Eight
39:33 - Round Nine
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