5 Ways To Improve Your Breathing with James Nestor

James Nestor believes we're all breathing wrong. Here he breaks down 5 ways to transform your breathing, from increasing your lung capacity to stopping breathing through your mouth.
Order your copy of his book Breath here: amzn.to/34EElbw
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.
Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can:
- jump-start athletic performance
- rejuvenate internal organs
- halt snoring, allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease, and even straighten scoliotic spines
None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head.
You will never breathe the same again.
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[@KeeganMcgee-ss3ki]

Suffered from crippling anxiety and depression and used alcohol n pot to numb it, heard this message from a family member, tried it and 20 minutes later my life changed and I’ve never focused on anything but breath for 2 years. Happy, calm, sober and finally holding a job. Your brain can handle 2 thoughts, make one breath, feel amazing, and live in the moment with your other thought.

[@harmony3395]

Wow. That’s surely the best testimonial on here. So pleased for you

[@jeffdebruyn8124]

My story is similar…tho, I still can’t relax my diaphragm. Terrible

[@mindsigh4]

@@jeffdebruyn8124 practice & experimentation, don't be afraid to let go & experiment, also, if u observe the voice(s) in your head, what it's saying, the tone it's using, just noticing it / that shows you that "the voice is not you " *you being the awareness* that's doing the observing... &, as Eckhart Tolle points out, there is *what is* & then there is everything that the mind thinks about *what is* , it's judgements, comparisons & conflicts with *what is* "oh, it shouldn't be like this... it should be like that... if only.... when i get this that& the other taken care of, then...." the mind actively creating endless denial loops, denying being present, where u are, with whatever is...

[@erasetheyears]

@@jeffdebruyn8124 A good massage therapist can help relax your diaphragm, its amazing!

[@carolgeorge6409]

@jeff me either and yes very terrible

[@galodominguez1373]

I bought his book and did the Buteyko techniques during the pandemic and I’m now asthma free 😊

[@jadengaul2319]

You can cure asthma?

[@Voiceovermasterclass]

I bought the book when it came out and couldn't put it down, it's so well written. You're carefully led on a journey where you learn so much on the way. I'm a professional voiceover artist and since following all the advice and also sleeping with my mouth taped up I don't get sore throats or a dry mouth even narrating all day in the voice booth, I feel much healthier, and my anxiety levels have dropped dramatically. Thank you, James Nestor, you really have dramatically improved my life.

[@GammaSierra]

Taping the mouth closed before bed? That's a great suggestion since I wake up with a very dry throat quite frequently. It feels like I haven't had 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 sleep in years, despite resting for 8+ hours. I'll have to give this a try. Thanks!

[@srinivasvenkataraghavan4147]

U

[@christine6059]

@@srinivasvenkataraghavan4147 ?

[@junkgirltoo5005]

@@GammaSierra been taping for years. Never a dry mouth anymore and sleep better.

[@larbueno]

After reading this book I began mouth taping at night. I wake up with less dry mouth and that's good for my singing, which is my second profession these days. The book is brilliant. What James Nestor went through to walk the walk of the history of breathing and the breadth of known breathing knowledge is legendary, to me. He's a really fine writer. Please buy his book.

[@denisehadfield7995]

To help me get to sleep, I breath in (through the nose) to count of 4, hold to count of 7, exhale to count of 8.. I do this 12 to 15 times or more if necessary. It Helps.

[@aymalkhan5781]

Same I do 478 breathing🥰

[@andrewhall6695]

All u need is tape ur mouth. Using a thin surgical tape

[@teacupanimates]

ive heard about 478 breathing, but only did it 3 times. this night, i will do ti 15 times

[@glenw-xm5zf]

You related to Vic Hadfield former NHL LW for the Rangers?

[@scorps192]

I just have sex. It's more fun.

[@nancyanderson5310]

I am 85 and for most of my life I sing WHENEVER. Wonderful way to breathe. When I was in rehab for a broken hip, because of noisy patients, I could sing 24/7! Love it! I sang while doing exercise therapy until the instructor told me to “act normal”. Sigh.

[@carolcasey5441]

Hope you are singing again now. Beautiful 🌹 x

[@carolcasey5441]

***** still wonderful ❤️

[@mindsigh4]

nancyanderson5310 thank you, also, humming, whistling, even throwing in a little dance here n' there is maybe not considered normal by societies standards, but it is very natural, & my proof of this? just watch what kids do spontaneously, when they aren't stressed & are allowed to play, & we were all kids once, before we ever got "normalized" via society...so... ƪ(‾.‾“)┐〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜(~‾▿‾)~

[@davidaldridge5716]

I love that. I’m not sure any of us should want to be normal …sounds like you have a beautiful spirit and you radiating with those vibes is better than keeping it bottled up. Hopefully you’ve recovered smoothly

[@Imheretolearn]

I hope you keep singing because I know it will be wonderful don't stop 🌹❤💖

[@helenblanchard8387]

I can’t tell you what a difference controlling my breathing has made to my anxiety/nervousness. It’s been life changing. I’ve been listening to James’ audiobook and absolutely loving it.

[@IvoGretener]

Same here - I feel like a completely different person now.

[@MultiBrundo]

Bolup

[@b3rg836]

Yeap its true, never thought that it has something to do with our anxiety 😅 now i can control it with only correct breathing technique

[@catatonicable]

Any Link Helen?

[@alexoh748]

I am nervous too... I don't want die

[@hip-hopman6636]

1.Avoid mouth breathing 2.use your nose 3.improve your lungs capacity 4.slow down 5.hold your breath

[@gambaridup]

Hey Hip-hop-man or anyone, please enlight me. Nose breathing means inhaling and exhaling air through your nose only ?. No exhaling through your mouth ?. Thanks

[@hip-hopman6636]

@@gambaridup it would be better to inhale and exhale through the nose during the day but sometimes when you want to use breathing for relaxing you can inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth a bit longer because it helps you relax more deeply

[@NaphtaliHoff]

Love this!

[@Gundog55]

@@gambaridup Get the book and you become enlightened on how such a simple thing as breathing properly can change your life. We think we are an “educated society” yet we have lost the most basic and important aspect of life, breathing properly. Mostly due to processed food that has changed the shape of the pallet this how we breath.

[@joannelee1391]

​@@Gundog55 crew

[@shitzhu16]

From a psychotherapy course (Mindfields -Human Givens) I learned about 7/11 breathing to relax the parasympathetric nervous system.Count to 7 while inhaling and to 11 while exhaling. During the night it sends me off to sleep again nearly every time. Many people try it too briefly and give up after half a dozen breaths but the more you practise it the better it works.I also use it when playing tennis and weight training in the gym when I start panting through over exertion. Nestor's book confirms what I have learnt..It works if you persist.

[@Vn-ye3km]

Thanks for the tip. I m unable to hold my breath for more than 10 secs . Do you have any tips for thay

[@geoffchatfield1160]

Thank you James. I am in my 70's and came across your book several years ago. Around the same time I also read 'The Wim Hof Method'. Together these two books have become a key part of my health 'bible' and there is no doubt that I am a far healthier and fitter person because of them. Good on you!

[@charlesc.parker1164]

Thank you I am feeling relaxed. Never too old to learn. I'm 69.

[@civilservant9528]

lol that's the sex number XD

[@BrawnyNerd]

I started learning how to breathe properly (through the nose) back in 2021, and I can honestly say my life has improved overall. Workouts are drastically better, and I feel like I'm a better athlete, overall.

[@kulvirgakhal5470]

I had influenza which brought on Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS). Now my heart rate is rapid when I stand or move (130) I was recommended to read this book by my cardiologist and I have very quickly noticed a difference in my heart rate following the simple rule of slow down your breathing and nose breathing. Can’t wait to explore more!

[@lennarto5716]

Another proof that health should be approached in a holistic manner and that our body can heal itself more than we think!

[@cjbartoz]

Why body dies? Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko said that there is no any reason for human body to die from physiology point of view. The body is perfect and able to completely renew itself if it has all elements needed to do this restoration work. But it does not live even 150 years while it has to live at least 300 years. Why? The answer is quite obvious. There are two main factors making our bodies sick and miserable. 1. There are two facts we have to consider here: 1.1 Life on Earth is Carbon (С) based. There are 3 main elements are used to build all living bodies. They are: C, H and O. The most bio-chemical structures in human body looks like Progestoron - C21H30O2 - a lot of carbon C, oxygen O2 and hydrogen H. Other elements like Ca, Na, Fe etc. also used but much less then these three. Carbon we get from food - organic structures which contain again a lot of C element. Another source of carbon is carbon dioxide CO2 which is sub product of cells breathing process: every cell consumes a lot of oxygen and throws outside CO2. Oxygen comes to cell from air breathing in via blood transportation system. Water is the great source of H - hydrogen. Oxygen is the most important: when we stop breathing brain cells die in 5 minutes. When we stop drinking water we die in 1-2 weeks because of lack of hydrogen. C - carbon is very important as well but it is less obvious. When we stop eating we can live for more then 3 month. But it is because our body produce a lot of CO2 inside via cells breathing process which supplies needed carbon to bio-chemical processes in the body. 1.2 Body consists of cells which need all three above elements. The cells do the whole work. If cells do not get what they need to function properly they just die. If body cells have everything they need they easily reproduce by just dividing. If all cells work properly the whole body is healthy and strong, it works like Swiss watch and can never die. In modern time our body cells suffer from great shortage of oxygen because of great shortage of carbon dioxide in the body tissue. This is the discovery of Konstantin Buteyko - scientific explanation why human body quickly gets sick, old and die. He called it the Deep Breathing Disease because we remove exhaling a lot of carbon dioxide through deep breathing. In medical science there is well known Bohr’s Law: if the level of carbon dioxide CO2 in tissue is low the oxygen - O2 remains in blood. It simply means that there is a lot of oxygen in the blood of modern men and no oxygen in inter-cellular fluid which is the living environment of all cells in the body. That is the main reason why we develop all kind of body disorders in all body systems - we do not give our body what it needs to function properly. What we expect? That’s why Buteyko Method of developing new breathing pattern and increasing of carbon dioxide level in the body heals more then 150 different disorders. It is not a miracle, it is just logic scientific approach based on correct understanding of human body. 2. The second reason is the constant body poisoning because of bad air, food full of pesticides and other poisons, wrong eating habits like years long mixing of incompatible products. The last factor is also based on the lack of body knowledge. For instance, to eat desert right after diner is the best way to poison body heavily because sugar is digested only in the lowest part of digestive system, in long intestine. When it stays in the stomach for some time it turns to spirit, get sucked in the blood and spread all around the body. When you do that for many years you kill by poisoning many cells in your body and the body feels and looks like garbage can. It is the same reason - ignorance and lack of ability to feel your own body which is the result of sick body and agitated mind. But just to change eating habits and try to avoid poisonous environment is not enough. The much more important reason why our body gets sick and quickly destroyed is the lack of carbon dioxide in inter-cell fluid. CO2 is the main component which is used to neutralize and remove poisons from body tissue. It cleans the body. When it is not enough of carbon dioxide the poisons are accumulated there and corrupt the most of metabolic processes. Even if we are get poisoned regularly but would have normalized breathing and normal level of CO2 the body would be able to stay healthy just by cleansing and removing most of poisons. But unfortunately most of us have low carbon dioxide level and poison the body by all means. The only solution is to increase CO2 in the body by normalizing its level in the system. There many additional tools and means how to stop loosing carbon dioxide like breathing exercises, diet, correct physical exercises, yoga and pranayamas etc. The list of disorders caused by low level of carbon dioxide is huge because every body system is effected. Our body metabolism includes about 200 vitamins and 1000 enzymes. Even with normal nutrition if there is a shortage of CO2 the assimilation of vitamins and enzymes dramatically decrease. Сalcium is washed away. The bones get fragile and the joints get slowly destroyed. And that is just a fragment of the whole picture of body disfunctions caused by carbon dioxide shortage. That is why Buteyko Method heals so many so different disorders like asthma, allergy, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease on early stage, irregular menstruation etc. It is because of the core metabolism of the body is disturbed. Hyper ventilation - deep breathing pattern, low carbon dioxide level resulting massive shortage of oxygen all around the body is the real cause of the most body disorders.

[@cjbartoz]

About The Buteyko Method: A Summary of the Pathophysiology of Chronic Hyperventilation by Ira Packman, M.D. The fact that chronic hyperventilation (CHV) has an effect on the lungs is easily understood and explained. The systemic (whole body) effects however, are physically and physiologically distant from the lungs and therefore are more difficult to understand. The multi-system, wide spread systemic ramifications of chronic hyperventilation are numerous. These effects are all caused by the initial effect of pulmonary hypocapnia (low CO2) which causes spasm of the airways leading to asthma. The loss of CO2 from the lung on a long term basis causes a compensatory response throughout the body. This concept is called homeostasis which means that the body is always trying to stay in balance and return to its most comfortable state. A partial list of homeostatic controls would include: - Constant body temperature - Constant whole body water volume - Glucose levels - Mineral balance including sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc etc. - Acid base balance (Ph control) The acid base/Ph control mechanisms are very sensitive and closely controlled, because the Ph of the body affects the function of every body system. It is this system that is activated when patients chronically hyperventilate. Understanding this concept, we can follow what happens with CHV. - The lungs continuously blow off too much CO2 causing local pulmonary hypocapnia (low CO2) and arterial hypocapnia. - The arterial hypocapnia immediately changes the Ph of the circulating blood causing an increase in the Ph (alkalosis). - The increase in the Ph causes a decrease in the delivery of Oxygen to all the bodies tissues due to the Bohr Effect (In an alkalotic environment, the hemoglobin molecules in the red cells hold onto the oxygen molecules more tightly and will not release the O2 to the tissues). - The kidneys see the alkalosis/Ph change and know that it must correct the bodies Ph back towards neutral (neutral Ph is a Ph of 7.40). Once CHV becomes long standing the kidneys response becomes an ongoing process in which the kidneys excrete bicarbonate in an attempt to correct the alkalosis which was created by the CHV. - The net result is a depletion of the bicarbonate buffers due to continuous over excretion of bicarbonate which also causes the loss of electrolytes including magnesium and phosphorous which are lost with the bicarbonate. - The loss of phosphorous also decreases the production of ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) and ADP which are the bodies’ main source of energy. - This then causes a decrease in the functioning of many organs including the muscles, heart, lungs, bone marrow, immune system and liver. - These functional changes, coupled with the arterial spasm that occurs directly due to the low CO2 levels in the blood, are expressed in the long term as muscle fatigue, hypertension due to arterial spasm, decrease in the oxygenation of the brain, migraine headaches due to arterial spasm, spasm of the arteries supplying the gut, decrease brain function with memory changes, alterations in the production of proteins and metabolism of lipids in the liver causing elevated cholesterol. This is just a partial list of the systems, organs and bodily functions which are affected by CHV and the subsequent low CO2 levels in the lungs and blood. This concept regarding the origins and causes of these diseases is very radically different from the way medical schools teach about these diseases. It is revolutionary and may be too simple for many academicians to accept or understand.

[@cjbartoz]

Getting Started by Peter Kolb While the Buteyko method introduced into the west has been getting excellent results, it does not entirely accord with Professor Buteyko’s recommended practice. During two weeks he spent in New Zealand in December 2000, he demonstrated the Buteyko technique as it should be practiced. Aim Firstly, it needs to be understood that breathing too much is a bad habit that leaves you with a debilitating shortage of carbon dioxide and bicarbonate. It usually results from long term, undischarged stress. Any stress makes you breathe more. If this is sustained over a long time period it becomes a habit. The physiology behind this habituation process is well understood. Buteyko therapy aims at reversing this, by habituating to less breathing. You do this by developing and sustaining a feeling of a slight shortage of air over a long time period. This gradually restores your carbon dioxide and bicarbonate levels back to normal. Maximum Pause While it is possible to stifle an asthma attack with a long and uncomfortable breath hold know as a maximum pause (MP), this procedure does not reverse your asthma and does not retrain the respiratory center to pace your breathing correctly. Professor Buteyko is emphatic that the maximum pause has no therapeutic value in restoring healthy breathing, which is the aim of his therapy. It is also dangerous for people with various disorders such as hypertension, heart disease, epilepsy, kidney disease and diabetes. It can also destabilize your breathing, making it worse. Unfortunately the maximum pause has been introduced into a westernized version of the Buteyko technique, much to the annoyance of the Professor. An understanding of the physiology behind the Bueyko method leaves no doubt that the maximum pause cannot improve your breathing. DIY/Self-help Professor Buteyko is firmly opposed to the DIY/self-help approach. The Buteyko technique relies 100% on patient compliance for effectiveness. Learning it from a script is like learning Yoga or martial arts from a book. Most people will experience changes in their bodies as their CO2 levels rise. These changes vary from one individual to another. Buteyko practitioners help you deal with these changes, keep you motivated and ensure that you do the breathing exercises correctly. Support for your Buteyko practitioner enables him to continue his work of bringing the technique to other sufferers. Nevertheless, very few people around the world have access to a Buteyko practitioner. So here are some basics to help get you started. Medication Do not make any changes to medication. Steroids must be taken as prescribed. Because of carbon dioxide shortage asthmatics often don’t make enough Cortisol (natural steroid) and must have supplements. Steroids are not just anti-inflammatories but they are needed by the body and without the right amount it can be almost impossible to get breathing back to normal. Your doctor will be able to review your need for steroids when you stop having asthma symptoms. Bronchodilators must be taken only when needed. As you progress, discuss with your doctor the possibility of weaning yourself off long acting bronchodilators and replacing them with short acting ones. That will give you more control over using them when needed. You should find that within days you will be able to overcome asthma attacks with reduced breathing and won’t need the bronchodilators. Nevertheless, you must always carry them with you for emergencies. Nose breathing Always breathe through your nose. If your nose is blocked perform the following exercise: After breathing normally (do not make any exaggerated breathing manoeuvre), hold your breath for as long as is comfortable, and then gradually resume very gentle breathing. It may help to pinch your nose, nod your head a few times or do some other form of exercise. In stubborn cases or when the blockage is due to a cold, you may have to try a few more times. To avoid breathing through your mouth in your sleep, you might like to experiment with a little light medical paper tape to keep your mouth closed. Mouth taping at night is not recommended by Professor Buteyko, but most people find it extremely valuable. If you do, protect your lips with suitable cream, use a low tack tape (some are quite aggressive), and make sure you fold a tab or handle at each end for rapid and easy removal. Do not go to sleep with tape on your mouth if this causes any form of anxiety. Comfort Make sure you’re comfortable before starting the exercises. Remove unnecessary clothing since the improved blood carbon dioxide will dilate blood vessels in the skin, thereby warming you up. Posture To get your posture right stand with your back to a wall, heels, shoulders head and bottom touching the wall. Now drop your shoulders. Keep this upper body posture when sitting. Relaxation While maintaining your posture, relax all the muscles in your chest, neck, shoulders, arms, tummy and particularly the diaphragm. It’s a good idea to tense them up a bit first before relaxing them so that you can properly identify them and make sure they are all relaxed. Normal Breathing Take off your shirt and stand in front of a full length mirror. Watch your chest and tummy for breathing movement. Make sure that your chest does not move at all, and only the upper part of the tummy moves, between navel and breast bone. The second thing to check for is that the tummy moves out with each in breath and not the other way around. Many people get this wrong. Your out-breath must be free, relaxed and unforced. Reduced breathing (RB) Your aim is to develop a feeling of slight hunger for air, sustain this over a period and do this frequently. In fact, this should become a habit so that you do it all the time until you have achieved your health goal. Try to feel your breathing and become aware of your breathing pattern. Now try to maintain this pattern while taking in just a little less air on each breath so that you develop a slight hunger for air. Initially try to sustain this for two minutes, then five and then ten. If you follow all the steps correctly, then you should feel really calm, good and even a little sleepy. If you already practice relaxation techniques, yoga etc, you can combine them with reduced breathing. Measuring your breathing Hyperventilators breathe more than normal in order to achieve lower than normal blood carbon dioxide levels. It follows that if you have to breathe more than normal, then you will also not be able to hold your breath as long as you should. Professor Buteyko has cunningly used this principle to measure your blood carbon dioxide by testing how long you can hold your breath. You start the pause somewhere in your normal breathing cycle. This is how you start the pause: Look up with your eyes and at the same time pinch your nose and start a stop watch. Just before it starts to get uncomfortable, stop the stop watch and resume normal breathing. You should be able to resume normal breathing without any effort and without taking deeper or more frequent breaths. Some precautions: - Do not take a deeper breath before the pause. - Do not make any attempt to empty the lungs before the pause. - Do not worry about which phase of the respiratory cycle you happen to be in before starting the pause. A pause is just an interruption of normal breathing. The time in seconds is called a Control Pause (CP). Asthmatics typically have a CP of 5 - 15 seconds. (But not everyone with such a low CP has asthma.) Your aim is to achieve a CP greater than 40 seconds, although for perfect health Professor Buteyko recommends a CP of at least 60 seconds. Doing a Set When at rest, correctly seated, comfortable and relaxed and after breathing normally for at least five minutes you are ready to do a set. A set consists of Pulse - CP - Reduced breathing - 3min normal breathing - Pulse - CP First measure your pulse and then do a CP. Record the results on a table. Then do reduced breathing for ten minutes. Breathe normally for three minutes, then take your pulse again and take another CP. If you’ve done your reduced breathing correctly your pulse should go down and your CP should go up. Sometimes the pulse remains the same. If it goes up you’re not doing it correctly. After three days you should be able to do around 8 to 10 sets a day. You can then start integrating reduced breathing into your daily life. Ideally you should aim at doing reduced breathing all day. That takes care of the exercises. Here are a few helpful hints to help your recovery. - Don’t eat unless you are hungry. Only eat until you have had enough. Eating increases breathing; eating excessively increases breathing excessively. - Don’t dress too warmly. Be careful not to overdress children. If you are worried about them being cold, check their ears, nose, hands and feet. If these are warm, they’re OK. - Make sure you get plenty of vigorous exercise. But don’t exercise to the point where you have to open your mouth to breathe. If any of these recommendations make you dizzy, sick, anxious or give you palpitations, stop immediately. If possible see a Buteyko practitioner.

[@allamerican3118]

@@cjbartoz I think you went to a lot of trouble here to define what this author has shown us. Can you kindly put this more in layman’s terms; I am a mouth breather myself; trying to correct this each day, am trying to understand if it will ever kick in? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@cjbartoz]

@@allamerican3118 The nose filters, sterilizes, warms and humidifies the air. The mouth doesn't filter, sterilizes, warms and humidifies the air so: mouth breathing = trauma to the lungs.

[@matteusmaximus]

I watched this about a month ago and since then I've watched it many more times and shared it with everyone in my family and most of my friends. This changed my life the minute I watched it and I've been on a positive upswing in my mood, anxiety, and depression ever since. James, I don't know if you read the comments, but thank you so much. I cannot thank you enough; you've helped me get my life back on track. This may only have been a small piece of my puzzle of my depression but it was enough to get the ball rolling. I no longer live in fear of panic attacks, hyperventilation. Going on walks and focusing on slow nose breathing has become my form of meditation. I wish I could thank you in person. Thank you thank you THANK YOU.

[@weshugmeyer175]

That's so wonderful to hear

[@Taulant111]

Mateus can you please tell me how you breathe during walking and daily activities I mean is it slow or deep through and out the nose or is it in from nose and out from mouth please respond because I’ve been trying only nose and I get lightheaded idk why

[@davecurran5988]

Powering through walking while nose breathing? I am currently in the same situtation of really bad anxiety and panic attacks, trying to focus on the nose breathing but I still always seem to panic

[@andreasashes]

It is really helping with my mood swings and anxiety.

[@lindaclark9655]

So impressed, l need this book

[@marilynsvideos1]

Being a yoga instructor for 20 years, I love this simple message of the power of the breath when it comes to our health and well-being. Thank you David for such an eloquent and necessary message. I am sharing this with my students.

[@kathryngannon485]

I think you mean James.

[@conlawmeateater8792]

Breathing improves the cardiovascular system as well including stress.

[@arcadeblast4752]

His name is James Nestor. Who TF is David?? David?! ! Lol 😂

[@user-tf9yy5uq9p]

​@@arcadeblast4752 Why do you find it necessary to be so critical? Big deal, she made a mistake by calling him David. Why do you even care, it's not affecting your life in any way at all.

[@judithmann3190]

I am 79 I have been tapping my mouth shut for over a year it works it really does so grateful for this knowledge changed how I sleep, do it --it will change how you sleep 💤

[@kratosofspartareal]

Out of all the many videos I've watched on the science and neuroscience of breathing, correct breathing, breath meditations and parasympathetic nervous system activation through breathing, this has been the most direct, simple and practical! Excellent!!!

[@leoclipse]

💯 agree 👍👌

[@michaelodonnell9569]

One thing I did not grasp on James Great video are we to breath in through the nose and out through the nose as well, would appreciate it if you could let me know thanks a million

[@MightDie]

@@michaelodonnell9569 Preferably solely through the nose ofc, but it's inevitable to entirely avoid exhaling trough your mouth as that's one of our main ways of communicating.

[@michaelodonnell9569]

Thanks for your helpful reply thank you

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Yeah he's really great.i think wim hoffs stuff is great but he doesn't tout the nasal breathing. He's all about taking large deep breaths with the mouth. To turn on those adrenals and other wild things. I guess a test proved that it really did go things for the body on deep levels. But this is making it sound like mouth breathing is bad for you.

[@afatarra]

I have asthma.. Due my outdoor hobbies, i try my best to deal with my condition.. 2 main things i find really help me so far : 1. breath slowly, focus on relaxing my whole body and mind while doing it and, 2. work out regularly. With my asthma, i can't do work out as hard as other people without asthma.. So, i try to have a lot patience to slowly build my stamina and endurance. Alhamdulillaah, i can do snorkeling, hiking, and even half marathon.. The activities that a lot people who know my condition thought i would not do it with my asthma.

[@JC-ch5ku]

How you did it please? I have asthma too and lung capacity declined after having covid. I'm 38 yrs old and I have so much trouble breathing even when at rest. Please help me..

[@stephangeiger6223]

@@JC-ch5ku dear JC, check out "Long Covid Workshop with Patrick McKeown" on KZbin. Get well soon!

[@zanboorasali2022]

@@JC-ch5ku To make it simple and quick, the two most common triggers for asthma are Dehydration and Hyperventilation. Drink plenty of water during the day. And practice Buteyko Breathing. The less you breathe the more oxygen you get. You want to make sure you do not lose too much CO2. Try tom practice to breath slow and less frequent. With every pneumonia and damage to lung tissue, you build up scar or fibrous tissue which decreases your lung capacity. The best remedy for that and in general for Pulmonary fibrosis is to take a natural enzyme call SERRAPEPTASE. Probably 120,000 spu twice a day on empty stomach. This would gradually clear all the fibrosis all over the body and if you add Vitamin K2 and Magnesium, would even get rid of abnormal calcifications in you joints, arteries and other places and move all the calcium to your bone and reverse osteoporosis. And all without any side effects! Good Luck.

[@gyurmethlodroe1774]

who is alhamdulilaah?

[@afatarra]

@@JC-ch5ku I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not an expert, this is only from my experience. Every time you breathe, aware of all the process. Just like when you do yoga or any activity that needs focus on breath. Work out consistently, not hard ones, just do walking regularly. Do everything it slowly, especially when you need to do strenuous activity. Be patient. Don't rush yourself. It will takes time. Have this herbal tea also good for asthma : Lemongrass, cloves, ginger, honey (just a bit of all of that). Put in a glass, brew in a hot water like a tea. Drink warm. Best to drink it once a day. Have a good rest/ sleep, healthy food and stay away from stress will help you a lot. Cliche but true. Wish you all the best for your recovery. Note : actually it take me years, from sick every months in my 10's to almost never go to doctor in my early 20's. Now I'm mid 30's and in a good shape ever.

[@brendapeter446]

One of the most important KZbin videos!!

[@shafiqjasar7260]

I really appreciate the clarity and simplification of your video. I have just sent it to someone in the hospital, suffering from extremely high level of blood pressure caused by stress. Thank you for making the video.

[@samvojtech1153]

Since I have been wearing nose strips & taping my mouth when I sleep, I noticed my sense of smell has come back ten fold since reconstructive jaw surgery 30 years ago. Thanks, James Nestor!!!

[@robbo03]

Hey, just wondering what you used to tape your mouth shut because I know that I mouth breathe during my sleep. Sorry if this is a dumb question 😅

[@FS-my4wv]

@@robbo03 Somnifix is a popular product for this. I have the same issue, and these actually stay on all night. A bit pricey though.

[@robbo03]

@@FS-my4wv Thanks I'll check out out!

[@ginaderosa7761]

@@robbo03 James Nestor mentioned 3M micropore tape (very affordable) in a podcast (with Dr. Mark Hyman). Use a postage stamp size, and remove with your tongue in the morning (don’t rip it off). It’s been effective for me.

[@robbo03]

@@ginaderosa7761 thank you! I assume that you stick the tape on in the middle of your mouth and go from there...

[@vandanaswaraj8110]

I breathed the way he described the entire video and i feel so much better that i want to cry. Thank you so much.

[@dimariarmd]

Try buteyko exercises, very helpful

[@ben10er6]

I had a mental break down and one of my realizations was I wasn't breathing well was shallow and short and I wasn't conscious of it for so long. felt so much relief when finally realized. now I'm conscious of It I have way more control of everything in my life. so I totally agree with you and love how your spreading awareness. and I'm going to be training my breath to be more efficient as I have plenty of room for improvement. thankyou for letting me know of the many benefits and reminding me of how important it is.

[@manbearpig7521]

I'm an ex shallow breather due to dyspraxia. Slowly learning to breathe properly

[@paulachristie7807]

I finished listening to the audiobook earlier this week, I’ve started it over from the beginning. I see myself in these descriptions at every turn. I have a very small mouth from all the factors named. I’ve suffered with allergies all my life - I’m 71. Over the past few years my allergies seem to have worsened. At the point when I discovered your book, I was breathing through my mouth most of the time. My husband tells me I now snore most nights. I’ve started using your 5 seconds in, 5 seconds out breath pattern as a place to start. I’ve found some breathing exercises on KZbin. I’ve only been doing this for three days and already I am nose breathing more throughout the day. I plan to continue working on improving my breathing. Thank you.

[@MsAscension1]

I bought your book James and was gobsmacked with the contents. I have been doing many of the breathing methods naturally for many years to assist me into light body but had not considered the physical organ strengthening aspects so much with these breathing methods. It is whole lot of book, i guarantee, anyone who gets this book with learn many things they were not aware of before, regardless of how advanced you are on breathing. For anyone yet to buy the book, do not hesitate, it is mega x

[@ritchieh5661]

Iv never been able to breath out my nose and lost my sense of smell at the age of 14. I had nasal polyps and enlarged turbinates . I'm now 36 and recently had the polyps removed and a turbinate reduction . Being able to breath out of my nose for the 1st time in my life is amazing and wish I had got it sorted ages ago.

[@martinaverhoeven3600]

I'm a mindfulness trainer and the book is fantastic. So inspiring. Thank you , James Nestor.

[@elenaackovska-edwards9132]

This book was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t put it down. He knows what he’s talking about!!

[@n.a.mcintosh4697]

Having just finished 'Breath'.... I can say it has changed my perspective on life and health!

[@MrSears_1.618]

I started doing a version of this 6 years ago while I was unable to walk, it works. Among other improvements, I am able to walk again. Wim Hof teaches the version I used.

[@robynbonni8557]

the truth that you teach I have been following you for a while now, your understanding and the ease in which explain to others is incredible. I was an asthmatic I haven't had an asthma attack in 2 years I have changed the way I breathe . Thank you James you're a wonderful human being and I appreciate you being on this planet with me.

[@susanhogsette9821]

Thank you. I am a movement specialist/physical therapist. I spend much of my day educating about proper breathing and it’s benefits! Thanks so much! I will get the book.

[@truthvidsdotnet6530]

It's an absolutely amazing book indeed!

[@gosia3032]

Brilliant explanation and advice !!! Thank you 💕

[@monicaancuta9723]

Mulțumesc! Mă simt mai bine de când fac exerciții de respirat, în mod conștient!

[@tungyang8312]

You are amazing! I am having problems with breathing since long time but today I found you here tried the way you showed and it’s really helpful! Thank you so much and the most of all I appreciate is millions of people lives safe!!!! ❤

[@delawareteacher1182]

This is amazing, I have been breathing in my nose for one week and I feel a huge difference. Thank you so much!

[@Happy-pb8nn]

Happy birthday sis Ooooo99000 hope u are doing fine thanks for letting us see ya and hope to doing

[@joanmurphy2166]

Loved your book. Have read it twice. Who knew a book about breath could be a total pageturner! Besides being an expert on breath your writing skills are impressive. Thank you.

[@JD_GotEm1]

I am 29 and I am very active, and have been my whole life. I am a boxer and I am accustomed to breathing through my nose only, something I use to be very good at it. But after a fight with Covid March 2021, I am teaching myself how to breathe again . This video was helpful but I still have some ways to go. My gas tank isn’t what it was before I got sick. My breaths are short and I noticed I been using my mouth more which concerns me. I’ve been teaching myself how to use my nose again and man, this is a tough exercise - something I use to be so good at I’m trying to relearn. A

[@wildmanmike100]

Hi 'am sorry you had covid. You're 29 and was healthy, are you saying you haven't made a full recovery?

[@foxledbyheart7752]

Try to disconnect your wifi as much as you can and use your devises just when it’s necessary. Put some crystals in your house and shungite on your body. Protect yourself from radiation.

[@gerrieshapiro2147]

Look into accupressure points😊

[@paulachristie7807]

You may wish to read the book. I checked out the audiobook from my library, he has exercises and techniques within the book that you may find helpful.

[@horustwohawks]

Covid messed my lungs up badly ...changed my life, and not only impacting my lungs. SUGGESTION... Get a spirometer, learn how to use it right (lots of vids out there). It should help you gain back some lost ground... increase your air capacity, strengthen your lungs, help stablize a steady rythm of breathing and increase and stablize your oxygen level. Then learn what this man is teaching, i.e., proper through the nose breathing. You may also want to look into proper holding your breath exercises, which can also increase capacity, strengthen your lungs and heart. I'm an older man and have some experience even beyond the Covid trauma. Good luck.

[@dorietallman5357]

Thank you James , have been practicing yoga breath techniques for lots of years but wonderful to know why correct breathing is so healthful .Thank you for doing the research and Sharing the information . Thank you ☮️🦋🌈

[@kevleafy]

Iv just been diagnosed with copd about a week ago. Iv stopped smoking already (on my 5th day) and I was getting panic attacks due to noticing my shortness of breath. Since iv stopped smoking and doing breathing exercises iv not had a panic attack in the past 2 days. Everything this fella has said has rung true with me for many reasons. Iv learnt yo slow my breathing when I feel a panic attack coming, amd I literally feel my heart slow down. I'm wanting to try increase my lung capacity as a week ago I was told it was at about 40%. I'm wanting yo try get it up above 50 at least. Stopping smoking should show good results.

[@orthobro3811]

Hope you're doing well dude. God bless

[@banazirrzayeva377]

thank you very much all the work you do for people. you are great.

[@thespian14251]

I'm a voice teacher (speech and singing). Every day I watch people breathing & teach people how to breath for speech and singing. I watched you ... YOU breathed through your mouth most of the time you spoke during this video EXCEPT when you were trying to illustrate nasal breathing. BTW ... I teach my students a combination of nasal and oral breathing, depending on the vocal and emotional needs of the moment in performance.

[@lcclark1307]

OMG he’s not perfect🤣 And..he’s not a yogi he humbly admits.

[@motioninmind6015]

I'm very thankful that James Nestor wrote his fantastic book and that his audience is as large as it is. If you haven't read it yet, get it now, it could transform your health and outlook on life in general. But I want to add that the breathing ideas in this video are pretty much all from the Buteyko method, which is discussed at length in the book, and also something you can find lots of info on at KZbin.

[@naeemazehra9415]

Thanks so much for your advice. I have started doing this excellent excercises I am so happy to see the Improvement. May God Bless you.

[@hitaligonga1805]

thanks for your brilliant work sir.

[@alionailinca6573]

Thank you so much, James for your amazing book. I have really enjoyed reading it and I am paying more attention to my breathing now. I am still recommending it to all my friends 😊

[@edensmith552]

Thank you, James, for explaining the technique of correct breathing. This technique is new to me, and I'm finding the benefits already. God bless you🙏

[@cunjuf]

Doing this improved my quality of life so much. I'm forever grateful for coming across a technique so simple and affective.

[@horstholztrager4965]

It is a remarkably effective talk that highlights the most important breathing aspects in a short and straightforward method. Being aware of your breath and being able to correct and control it, where necessary, can be truly transformative for how you feel, your health, and your mind.

[@hamoda6sy639]

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[@truthvidsdotnet6530]

@@hamoda6sy639 Slowly, deep and spend more time exhaling than inhaling.

[@hamoda6sy639]

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[@Taulant111]

Hello Horst so I’ve been so much aware of my breathing recently and I feel like I forgotten how to breathe should it only be through and out the nose or no

[@sillysel11]

I was meant to find this video today. I've been trying to meditate recently and I was always having problems with trying to control my breathing. This information will help. Thank you sir.

[@3mbr436]

Bought your book and finished it this morning on the tube thank you for this book, it really works and I have seen a difference in my life

[@dailychemist9558]

Thank you a lot for this video. This is very interesting and informative. Keep posting like those amazing videos, this is awesome.

[@appadoosachin6837]

Well Mr James , your explanation on proper breathing is extremely clear and to the point. It works marvellously for me and i feel energized. Thank you very much. 🙏

[@joannhacker9120]

I bought a book for my daughter and husband. I don’t think they have read it. I did start taping my mouth when I go to sleep. In the military people would tell me close your mouth and breathe through your nose. I never knew the importance of nose breathing. Thank you for sharing this information. 😊

[@carlsalazar4490]

I listen to him talk and work on my breathing it relaxes me.

[@ladyj3474]

James Nestor, I am grateful for your generous and helpful breathing tips. Today, I was eating lunch alone and I began choking. Panic set in, I saw your face and remembered, breathe through your nose (which I have been doing since I first heard you). The breathe through the nose forced out the problem green pea in my trachea. If i would have attempted to mouth breathe, the choking might have worsened and I could have become unconscious. This is because of you and your profound work here. I want to read your book and it will make a great gift. In addition, I want to solve a life long oral fixation (anxiety leads to over eating leads to more anxiety (about over eating), I believe nose breathing will help me on this journey. Thank you so much and all the very best.

[@mayb8614]

I've read a book, not being able to put it down, like it's some tense crime story. In a way, it is a crime story. Thank you for all the work you've put into it, it's amazing.

[@DarkMuj]

you should watch The Sopranos it's the best crime story every in my opinion

[@hj8607]

@@DarkMuj what ?

[@alfiand9269]

I only found out this breathing topic few months ago, then i tried for jogging. Really sound counterintuitives but it does help by a lot. When im slowing down my breath, take short inhale-long exhale and only with my nose I can jog a lot further and also decreased sore muscle during and after jog.

[@tonyadams6985]

Well done! One of the most concise & informative video presentations I’ve seen!

[@jjeyerajha]

This is such an inspiring talk by James Nestor ! On how doing simple breathing techniques enhance one's life.

[@davidwalsh9850]

Since my teens I have always breathed in through my nose and out through my mouth. The two reasons are filtering and warming the air. I did this because of a biology class in grade 9. I'm now 47.

[@pamelafeather6405]

I own your book and found it excellent. This video is a great short alternative to share with friends and family, whom I've been telling for years "tape your mouth when you sleep". They mostly think I'm nuts. Don't even get me started on C-pap machines. Keep spreading the word James, thank you

[@zomronshamrikas1534]

I use a CPAP but resisted buying one for six years, until I started getting "narcolepsy-type" symptoms. I have been tested for sleep apnea in 2005, 2011, 2020 and 2023. In 2020 I was told "you don't have sleep apnea. Do you still want a CPAP" by my sleep doctor. After being on CPAP for 9 years, I didn't know what to do, so continued the treatment. I bought a new machine (Aire10) to replace my aging Respironics (from which I had removed the foam insulation) and continued to use the Aire10 For Her on APAP for the next 42 months. After doing some very heavy renovation work in mid-2022, my "mild chest flutter sensation" (never diagnosed as cardiac to date, in spite of many Echoes, Holter and Treadmills in 4 countries) came back. When I contacted my sleep doctor, she told me that she "meant" that I had sleep apnea back in 2020; but it was mild at 7 AHI. So, it is possible i was overdressed somewhat 2020-2023 on the APAP. I have been using both the CPAP and APAP, with several more sleep studies this year, and changed the pressure and other settings numerous times. I am not fully recovered. My primary physician is happy to thoroughly sedate her patients on CPAP, yet I know this is contraindicated. She prescribed four different antidepressants for me in February, which drove me mad and I was overcome with severe panic attacks requiring hospitalization. Yet, during the day I breathe normally and can complete a good 30 minutes on the treadmill without issues. I am 59 and don't want to be on Clonazepam or Melatonin pills the rest of my life (last year, I could go to sleep often without the PaP and no sedatives at all!). As far as I can see, my doctor did nothing to actually heal me or cure me. I have found these breathing exercises VERY helpful. I need more info on how to breathe MORE during sleep. I don't breathe enough yet during REM and want to increase this. Any suggestions?

[@elizagal7451]

Fantastic research. Thank you. Love this and have made this paramount in my life

[@mhalokikon3253]

Thanks..and bless you...I love it and I will try try to practise it the rest of my life ...

[@tarponjohn]

Great book and great research,...really loved the book and expect it will help millions ...

[@laughing_gnome911]

I have several chronic conditions and have become more attuned to how I breathe after reading your book. I have seen some improvements in how I feel and I think it's due at least in part to the breathing techniques. Thank you for sharing this really valuable information.

[@andreasashes]

Thank you for sharing. It's great that my comment has been able to get attention for the book. It is one of the best books I have ever read. I feel like it was one of my angels to guide me to find that book. I have started building up a collection of breathing techniques, I am just hoping I can get more people to become of the way they breathe.

[@laughing_gnome911]

@Tlaloc Zapata I can't remember anything specifically about dry throat. It sounds like something you should probably discuss with a doctor.

[@josiereyes6716]

Mr. James Nestor I just listened to your video. I was surprised result of my new ways of breathing help me with my painful cramps at night. I don't. Know if anyone heard this Amazing just listening to your video and tried it. So excited to receive my cramps. Told my husband he done himself he is happy he said fantastic! Don't have to wake up each other massage each other's leg when cramps comes up..thanks James. I happened to be an RN believed in breathing definitely helps circulation. Thanks again

[@jomcgarry1301]

Thank you James Nestor. So powerful .

[@tekno2310]

Great information, very much appreciated.

[@1morcast]

Suffering from COPD, and I’m only now finding this information! Wish I had these techniques 5 years ago. Will be looking for your book on my next shopping trip. I hops I can still get it.

[@raull5836]

Wim hof method helped me a lot improving my breathing and reduced my anxiety

[@simonevanson3098]

Me too

[@kathleensimpson2046]

I have COPD Chronic Bronchitis. Searching for a way to breathe better I encountered your book. I have conquered breathlessness by changing to nasal breathing and slowing ny breathe down. Thank you

[@Wechegabarney]

This is officially the most helpful KZbin video I have watched thus far. This is the case because intuitively I felt this was a thing, quite important. Appreciated.

[@MindLifeFlow]

The art of breathing is so important, isn't it - if only we were taught breathing exercises at school! How to use our breathing to calm us and work through emotions

[@andrewcoxon9246]

Been practicing Wim Hoff method every day for some years now. Absolutely transformed my life. 3mins with no air in lungs & 4 mins breath hold with inhale. After seeing this defo more practice with just nose.

[@aleksabajic2221]

3 mins with no air ?

[@stonegrit]

In yoga it's always through the nose. Furthermore you inhale for 10 to 20 seconds & exhale about the same.

[@wendyhuntingtonparkerfages8844]

Not seconds ?

[@montesa9136]

Good God! This was by far one of the most Amazingly well explained , informative, & enjoyable video I have ever watched! Thanks so Much!

[@tkhawmpau9254]

So very very much helpful, Sir. I cannot buy your book in our country. But you tube (when the connection is good) will help me a lot. Your voice, your speed are so good to understand. God bless you.

[@Gundog55]

I bought your book after hearing your interview on Mike Rowe’s “That’s the way I heard it”. I had no idea how much I was breathing wrong. Your book made me aware of why mouth breathing has decreased longevity and health. 👍👍

[@NaphtaliHoff]

"I had no idea how much I was breathing wrong" really shows the importance of this book. Looking forward to buy it.

[@jesusisking3814]

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[@tungyang8312]

Exactly! I am the same as you do . He is amazing

[@edwardnestor37]

Interesting, thank you, I have always breathed through my nose but have been told this was wrong, I think otherwise. You also said that you extend the exhale which is something I do and for me it does produce absolute relaxation at the point. Coincidentally my name is Edward Nestor lol.

[@sherrysmead1700]

Of all the videos I've watched on this subject, yours has been the most informative without being complicated

[@XirixNL]

Fantastic!! Thank you. I surely will tell this to all my clients.

[@kerryjlynch1]

My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed reading your informative book. Thank you for making this video.

[@michaelodonnell9569]

Thanks James for your wonderful explanation on how to breath correctly thanks a million

[@hsminder49]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@eadiestanley611]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I found it very helpful. I was struggling with a Long CoVid for four years and a lot of the community has shared. Her breathing has helped their symptoms.

[@MrRhondasue2000]

Well I am getting the book too! I loved this video. As someone who rides horses we must learn to breathe properly because it impacts them so much. I am excited about the health benefits and also hoping my husband will find a way close his mouth at night. We would really BOTH benefit from that. Very well done! So informative.

[@blumoonrisn]

Paper medical tape from the frigate is what has worked for me; perhaps it would work for you as well. Best wishes!

[@dimitratzanidaki6182]

this guy is awsome , I got his book , I lived in Athens back then and reading it was really enlighting...!!I am doing pranayamma sometimes and I am going to take a Buteiko seminar !

[@dimariarmd]

Buteyko breathing is life changing 🙌

[@kay4742]

Wonderful information , I needed to hear this podcast and will practice these techniques, thank you, thank you

[@shinanbarclay67]

visiting again and am re-inspired as well as calmed and peaceful. thank you

[@jamescampbell2521]

I have been focusing on my nasal breathing while biking.Can be tough at times & can seem like I`m "drowning".The more I do it the easier & more natural it becomes. I often "hum" while exhaling as well which I understand increases nitric oxide which in turn dilates blood vessels.

[@mandakininarain]

Yes, ancient yogic wisdom with all these yoga techniques is indeed very powerful. Good to see western science looking towards the East for better health.

[@ZED101]

Thank you so much, great info......GOD BLESS YOU!

[@clarenasir203]

Life changing book. Thank you James

[@ankineedukavuri8634]

What is the life changing book please name it.

[@JanTheoSoefi2803]

Thank you so much. Such essential knowledge. One thing strikes me; when James is talking, he breathes through his mouth!?! Why not breathe in through the nose?

[@philcarlino6942]

Highly recommend this book. Well written and researched, and it definitely improved my mental and physical well-being. Thank you, James. I have recommended this book to many people.

[@woocash2526]

Wow, this is mind blowing. Thank You so much for your work 🤓👍👏👏

[@julianmontoya428]

This is so important, the bible said and God breathed the breath of life into the nostrils of adam!...i went into a coma at las vegas nevada veterans hospital, been havingva problem breathing since, causing anxiety and less lung capacity and many other issues....i have always trusted and believed in God, and hoped God would heal ...but science and simple truths have been helping, ...believe me, my mind and heart has desired to be healed by God and God alone, my life and passion has wanted only God, yet for some reason simpld things like this video has been so very helpful! ...may God bless all who calls upon him, and may each of you who needs help get the help you need...

[@carolebailes2823]

I started breathing exercises a while ago and I have found this to be very beneficial. Thank you 🙏❤

[@rjac001]

Try the Wim Hoff method you will be absolutely blown away

[@michaelspencer436]

Hi greeting from this side

[@idkanaccountname]

After reading his book “Breath,” I’m officially team nose

[@susymay7831]

Great video with great timestamps!!!❤❤❤

[@setzenmaxette5688]

I read the book and it is an incredible one. IMO it is one of the the most useful book to improve health. Thank you for this upload! 🙏