I like the 4/7/8 (inhale/hold/exhale in seconds) = not sure if its “relaxation”, “sleepiness”, or both context-depending
Favourite breathing technique: hyperventilating
What effect does it bestow: anxiety, heart racing, lightheadedness, passing out
I use Total Concentration Breathing which enhances my physical abilities to supernatural levels and allows me to slay demons.
Max/max/10, followed by
90%/max/10
80%/max/10, etc.
Point is to inhale slightly less each time, hold as long as you can, then slowly breathe out. Works wonders for helping me fall asleep or just generally relaxed when I’m anxious or not sleepy.
Was expecting a lot more Demon Slayer references here :(
Just paying attention to my breath, and trying to breathe about 5% deeper than I would unconsciously.
If I do that a few minutes a day for a few days, I enter a state of relaxation that’s off the charts.
I mean, box breathing like you described works because you’re depriving yourself of oxygen briefly lol. Causes blood pressure and anxiety and stuff to lower.
4/4/4/4
when you are choaking and can’t breathe in your mouth, use your nose.
3/1/4-5/2-4
for added stability and/or situational awareness