Buteyko Breathing - Breathe Light, Slow & Deep | Guided Exercise for Anxiety & Brain Fog

🫁 One-to-One Breathing Coaching with Neil (1-to-1 on Zoom): https://www.thebuteykomethod.com/one-to-one-buteyko-breathing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=breathe_light_slow_deep&utm_content=UK3evBQkeEU

This is a guided Buteyko breathing exercise in which we will be breathing Light, Slow and Deep (Diaphragmatic Breathing). It is also known as Breathe Light - Cadence Breathing.

This is a science backed breathing exercise, which when practiced regularly, can reduce symptoms of anxiety, brainfog, long covid and a whole host of chronic health conditions.

00:00 Intro
00:33 How it works
02:08 Guided exercise - Breathe Light, Slow and Deep

In this exercise we will be bringing together the 3 most important elements breathwork:

We breathe light: breathing softly and quietly through the nose. This subtly increase levels of CO2 in the body which actually improves oxygen delivery the brain. Ideally you feel a mild air hunger. A feeling like you aren’t getting quite enough air.

We also breathe slow: Breathing in for 5 seconds and out for 5 seconds: This stimulates the vagus nerve and activates the calming parasympathetic branch of the nervous system.

And we breath deep: Now This doesn’t mean taking big deep breaths, but rather it means breathing diaphragmatically: Focusing our awareness around the side of the lower 2 ribs as they gently move out to the side on the in breath, and then move back in again on the out breath.

The recommended posture for this exercise is lying on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards.

If you find it helpful you can place your hands at either side of the lower two ribs to help you feel the movements of the diaphragm as you breathe.

I’ll guide you with both my voice and also some bell sounds and that means you can keep your eyes closed if you wish.

💬 WORK WITH ME
🫁 One-to-One Buteyko Breathing Coaching
(Personalised support to calm breathing, reduce over-breathing, and regulate the nervous system):
https://www.thebuteykomethod.com/one-to-one-buteyko-breathing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=mid_description&utm_campaign=breathe_light_slow_deep&utm_content=UK3evBQkeEU

🧘 The Breathing Reset Course
(Self-paced video programme to retrain breathing patterns and support long-term nervous system balance):
https://www.thebuteykomethod.com/the-breathing-reset-course?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=mid_description&utm_campaign=breathe_light_slow_deep&utm_content=UK3evBQkeEU

🎧 More of Neil’s guided breathing and relaxation tracks on Insight Timer:
https://insighttimer.com/neiltranter

Safety:

Breathwork is powerful. It can change your heart rate, your blood pressure and even the PH of your blood. Although this exercise is suitable for most people, please don’t use it if you are pregnant or have any serious health conditions without first consulting your doctor or therapist. Most importantly, listen to your body and take a break or stop if you need to. Also, please don't listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery.

Disclaimer:

The content of this video does not constitute medical or professional advice or services. The primary purpose of this video is to educate and inform. Before making changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, drug or supplement routines you must first discuss the changes with your doctor. To reduce the risk of injury, never force or strain during exercises and never listen or watch this video when driving or operating machinery. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop immediately and consult your doctor. Other special cautions may apply to individuals with specific health issues, please consult your doctor if you are uncertain whether the exercises or advice is suitable for you. Any liability, loss or damage in connection with any use of this video, including but not limited to any liability, loss or damage resulting from the performance of the exercises or advice and information given here, is expressly disclaimed. This video is available for private, non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or redistribute this video.

Music:
Amber Glow / Calm / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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