How Much Should I Fill the Lungs? - Resonant Breathing

[@g-manc.1899]

I've tried to tell some people about the benefits I've experienced with yoga and breathing exercises , and they look at me like I've got three heads. But not a big deal I guess, I value your vast knowledge, and your explaining abilities, thank you so much🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

Haha! I know that feeling when there's no one to tell and you know it's a big deal! 🤩🙏

[@kaycumjoy5692]

This totally happens to me too! I notice i can peek their attention more though when i say i lost 30 lbs and only need 6 hours of sleep a night from breathwork.

[@danielsaenz1325]

That last part ... not taking life too seriously, spot on. Although I believe there's a fine balance, my experience is it's much more likely we are taking life too seriously than not seriously enough. So thank you for that reminder.

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's right it is definitely a balance, and exactly, we are usually on the too serious side. Thank you Daniel!

[@1rsalc]

Very informational video. Thanks! Quick comment/question: for a long time I used diaphragm breath to the point that I neglected the upper part of my lungs. The result of this were occasional gasping breaths or even deep yawns. To correct that situation I begin doing this: ensure that diaphragm and lungs are relaxed, then do diaphragm breathing while filling up my lungs. New problem: I was overfilling my upper lungs - raising my shoulders. Very uncomfortable and TENSE! So, I made MORE CHANGES. Now it seems to work because it feels much more relaxed! Very relaxed diaphragm breathing while slightly filling up my upper lungs. THEN, I ADDED a STOPPING CUE: as the upper lungs fill up partway, momentarily stop the in breath (to avoid overfilling my lungs). Once I get into the rhythm of it, the stopping cue becomes unnecessary as the entire breathing cycle is very relaxed and I am no longer overfilling the upper part of my lungs. Forrest, does this make sense?

[@05sassafrasrose]

Excellent timing. I love the humor part. I have always been amazed how breathing is so natural in meditation. And I come back, take a few deep breaths, put my sneakers back on, and step back into the lion’s cage. 😂 🙏 Have a beautiful day!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Perfect Patricia! 🤩🙏

[@HMALDANA]

So you're saying I just need to watch Dumb and Dumber to go into Samadhi? :P All jokes aside, a little levity is absolutely necessary in everything we do. It reminds me of this Buddhist proverb: "Act always as if the future of the universe depended on what you did, while laughing at yourself for thinking that whatever you do makes any difference." Blissings, Forrest!

[@ForrestKnutson]

😂😂 ... That's so perfect what an amazing proverb! Thank you Mauricio! Dumb and Dumber samadhi here we go! 🤣🤣

[@dakotahsimonson631]

Omg lol this fits like a glove 😂😂😂💖

[@ShieldStun]

Thank you for these videos Forrest, you are helping us so much. It's hard to find other specific videos on this subject, so thank you!!

[@ForrestKnutson]

I'm so glad to hear that they are helping! So wonderful!

[@vimaladominic]

Beautiful explanation sir as always in your own wonderful style ❤❤❤

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Vimala!

[@trmarple]

Well this is only the 3rd time in the last couple month that you’ve hit on the exact topic I was thinking about!😀 I’ve noticed if my breathing isn’t right it can lead to a rise in temperature so this is especially helpful! Thank you good sir! This channel is truly solid gold!🙏🏼

[@ForrestKnutson]

Perfect Ted! That's hugely insightful! What great synchronicity! I love it!

[@ForrestKnutson]

🤩🤩🙏🙏

[@bnj2669]

@@ForrestKnutson hello Forrest. In YSS breathing techniques I’ve been taught to breathe naturally and avoid control of the breath.. but I feel that whenever I focus on my breathe its like I’m automatically controlling my inhalation and exhalation. What should I do? 🙈

[@pavneetkaur4545]

The best part is- don't take life seriously. 😆😆 Also, I have started to watch comedy a lot along with sudden bouts of dancing like no one is watching. Very funny though! On a serious note, hands seems to have a lot of charge now as if electricity is flowing. Don't know if that is good or bad but it's there as soon as I start HRV. Thanks you for taking up this topic.🙏🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

Fantastic! 🙏🙏 That's perfect! You're getting a deep 4th Proof in your hands! And dancing! Wonderful!

[@dasi_is_dasi]

this video is so good!! hahaha, definitely made me laugh a lot because i am big proponent of having fun sometimes, because sometimes people think that having fun and watching dumb movies or youtube videos is "low vibrational" and this kind of thing haha, but it's really not that serious! and also the beginning was an excellent reminder for me about lifting the shoulders which is a habit that i have and initially started to stop doing it from intuition and then started again for a few days and the spiritual eye wasn't coming up like it used to and then i watched this last night and came back to that and had a beautiful darshan of the eye this morning. thank you Forrest!!

[@kimulm0619]

This is very helpful.I also very much agree with watching funny movies and letting yourself laugh.Laughter is winnnbderful medicine.❤❤

[@Vshamann336]

my breath loves to pick up momentum and before I know it I am taking super long breaths, but comfy normally. what will happen that is not comfy, is it falls to far past my pelvis and has a major pull. when that happens it falls out of a rhythm. I can breath in forever when that happens though, like I have holes in my lungs. whats up with that one?

[@poledan]

No wonder I’ve had so much difficulty with HRV breathing, I was forcing everything

[@raamkumar1979]

🙏🙏 Some time when I take my breath in I feel like holding it for few seconds it happens spontaneously.......🔥🔥🔥

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's perfect!

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Hi Forrest, Do you recommend breathing into belly vs chest, or visa versa ? Or both, but first one then the other ? If so, the which first and which 2nd ?

[@ForrestKnutson]

First the belly, and then a little bit into the chest. But not so much that the shoulders raise. Progressively the breath should move down into the belly where it is almost all the belly.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

@@ForrestKnutson Ty Yogi 💕

[@jessicarobertsyoga8563]

Enjoyed the video. New to your channel. What Ashram did you live at?

[@eduardovolpi8451]

Thank you for such a great, fun and instructive video. Many clarifying answers also in the comments. I recommend everyone to always read them.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Eduardo! 🙏

[@AIinIM]

Thank you very much for this video, this was really bothering my mind for long time. I have two questions: 1. I am not able to hold the rhytm when doing HRV, or meditating at all. What I mean is from time to time, I have to get deep inhale, I just feel i do not have the proper amount of air in my lungs. I've heard that it could be the sign of some unresolved problems in my life which manifests like this. I feel holy trinity of breath sensations, sometimes after few seconds. I feel I am progressing step by step (I'm now at 3 breaths/minute, started with 6 a year ago). These deep breaths are very, very energetic, my hands are literally burning (not in the unpleasant way) and I immediately transfer this energy to the rest of my body, sometimes, after this deep breath, I feel like my body doesn't have any weight at all, and sometimes I get very deep freeze response. So in one way I go deeper and deeper with these inhales, but I loose the "holding still" position, when inhaling, I am a little bit more awakened. And when exhale - boom - deeper and deeper. Does it mean I am loosing my ability to get benefits from holding still for longer periods? Should I work on this, or just wait and progress with I've accomplished so far? I mean - from time to time, after n-th of this deep inhale - I get into state that I do not need to breath:), meaning - my breath is so light I do not feel it anymore. Then my sympathetic system wakes me up - hey! you need to breath! :) 2. Can you make a video about proper position when meditating? How to sit, how to adjust your les, back, etc? Thank you again for your work :). Greeting for Poland :).

[@karenkeller6198]

Your videos are so helpful and I love your humor 💖😄

[@ForrestKnutson]

Haha thank you Karen! That's so perfect! 🤩🙏

[@fhoniemcphonsen8987]

Nice. Thanks. Dumb&Dumber watch party!!!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Hahaha! Exactly!

[@801oap]

Been enjoying your HRV app at the start of my meditations and usually use with the non-fade setting, but recently feel the exhalation wants to stretch out in length as things go deeper, so will begin to use with the fade. Is this the correct use for these 2 options? Much appreciated. Also, always enjoy the old Gardener House stories.

[@ForrestKnutson]

That's perfect, yes! You're following your body perfectly. LOL! The Great Gardener House!

[@OfficialGOD]

haha yes, all a cosmic joke anyway

[@cedarmcdaniels1538]

Is there a natural pause between inhale/exhale/inhale

[@brikl]

I love this video but I really wish you would talk about the role of the sacrum and lumbar spine in deep proper breathing. Thank you for everything you do, Forrest!

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@brikl I did talk about how the lower back does expand when we are breathing correctly but I cannot remember in which video I mentioned this. You are absolutely correct this is very important.

[@userrelkjwrweefdggfdgsagsadgw]

Thank you Because of your videos i started to take my breathing more seriously. I was wondering why my hrv while sleeping was always in the low 20 and 30s rarely ever going up to 40 After starting to do hrv breathing my situation is now finally improving. I feel like I been breathing wrong my entire life. No wonder I was always so stressed!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Amazing 👏 🙏

[@blueskies7987]

Is the exhale through the nose or mouth?

[@krissykatportal]

Forrest I love you!!! I see a wedding ring so I want to be clear I’m not flirting lol. Your videos have helped me navigate this extremely dark time in my life. I don’t have the words to express my gratitude 🙏 Sending love and good vibes to you and your family from California. ❤

[@ForrestKnutson]

Lol! That's very good to be clear! 😅🙏 And I'm so proud of you. Life is really the hero's journey, isn't it? And you're making it through. That's no easy task, and that I've managed to make it easier... I'm deeply touched. 🙌💪🙏

[@Matheus-yb2mr]

Only 7 min in, but this is already super helpful. Thanks!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Excellent, Matheus!

[@vimaladominic]

Atma namaste sir heartfelt gratitude God bless much love from India 🙏❤🙏🙏❤

[@ForrestKnutson]

Atma namaste Vimala! Blessings and blissings to you and your loved ones!

[@vimaladominic]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank you so much for your kind reply sir 🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@vimaladominic 🙏🙏🤩

[@BubbleInThePond]

Hi Forrest! I’ve just started using your app and I think I’ve hurt myself 😕 I went straight for 4.5 breaths/mn at 30/70 rate for 15mn, filling my lungs to the maximum (I didn’t know you should breathe into the abdomen)... it felt fine to be honest, but my sternum has been hurting since (2 days ago) with some kind of muscle pain. Probably inflated my lungs too much. I love the app and will definitely use it again as soon as the pain goes, it’s just better to start gently as you recommended!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes absolutely! We always have to start with what is comfortable and proceed very gently. It's the only way that we can possibly enter into the parasympathetic system. If we are in strain of any kind then we are in the sympathetic system which is fight or flight. So obviously that's not conducive to deep meditation right? I hope you will feel much better very soon! Good oils from runny eggs and avocados are very good for the lungs. For the brain too!

[@violinwithRosemary]

You are such a gift to humanity Forrest! Thank you for another amazing video. I have been using your HRV Resonate Breathing Guided Meditations on KZbin. 3.5 Breaths per minute feels great and I get the HHH, lips etc tingling and eventually the freeze response. The vagus nerve feels a bit 'vague' but I'm trying to focus in that area. My question is should I be using the app you mentioned today or can I just continue to use the HRV videos. I usually start with 3.5 and at the end of the 11 minutes either replay it or try the 3 Beats video or just continue quietly on my own. Really appreciate the time you take to answer everyone's questions! Soon you will have millions of subscribers so I better ask mine before you'll be too busy to answer all of them :-D Thanks so much again :-)

[@ForrestKnutson]

Wonderful Rosemary! That's great success! Using the KZbin videos is great. Especially if it works well for your setup. Maybe I should make some new videos using the app!

[@violinwithRosemary]

@@ForrestKnutson That sounds like a fun idea! In the meantime I am loving the HRV KZbin videos already on your channel and yes, it's very convenient. Been using the videos first thing in the morning and last thing before sleep. Just thrilled to have found your channel with so much incredible content. Thank you!!

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@violinwithRosemary wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@jannareindel6263]

Another amazing teaching, thank you!!! 🥀

[@ForrestKnutson]

Awe, thank you!

[@aloksahu7208]

Thank you sir for this

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Alok!

[@victorsaitta5692]

I simply love (lazy mans way) of doing anything. I experienced this morning that I started my breathing with 5 inhale breaths and 15 exhale breaths. As I progressed I felt like it was painful to inhale up to the count of 5 so I just inhaled to the count of 4 and exhaled to the count of 16 and I found that I was completely at peace again. Is this what you’re talking about?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Perfect Victor! That's exactly what I mean! You have to be sensitive to the change. 🤩🙏

[@write2sriin]

Forrest what are you thoughts about combining the HRV breath rhythms with practices such as Nadi Shoodana (without retentions) & Ujjayi. Not as an alternative, but rather as an supplementary methods - Sri

[@ForrestKnutson]

The HRV Resonant Breathing will accomplish balance in the nervous system just as alternate nostril breathing aims at. And you get the added benefit that you don't have to raise your arm. This allows you to follow the rule of SVS. Also as you lengthen the breath in HRV Breathing you will automatically control the glottis and so you will be doing a Ujjayi breath without ever having to be taught. I can teach HRV Breathing to little kids without ever having to mention control of the glottis and they will accomplish it correctly. I talk about this on a video a little bit back called the Sublime Version of Ujjayi.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Great question!

[@roshandahal9728]

@@ForrestKnutson Dear Forrest ji... I was also thinking what would be effect if we do mental alternate nostril breathing with HRV ... may be it combines the bliss exercise with HRV breathing..... please advise ....

[@write2sriin]

@@ForrestKnutson this makes lot of sense, thank you..

[@bastadimasta]

The exact volume is: Volume=Your height in cm * your weight in kgs * (100 - your BMI) * 0.61 * 10^-5 liters per breath.

[@dayanchameeragunathilake9218]

The god has given life for everyone also breath… I believe strongly natural breath is make everything comfortable than fancy things….. lungs also has a capacity which has been adopted and you cant change it at once….. slowly calmy breathing will make everything..

[@333Eriana]

Lovely!!!! i love how you talk about things and answer questions i would feel silly asking. i find that my 'rate' ranges between 3 and 4 -, i liked that you also have one that is 3.5. I guess i have to get comfortable with this , becuase i think -i'm thinking too much about it when i am doing it - - oh my. AND - i lost my silly girl somewhere a year ago, so i gotta find her again!!! thankyou Forrest!

[@janabateman8470]

Ah-ha ..so THAT’s why I’ve always loved watching dumb and dumber! 👌😀

[@ForrestKnutson]

Ahaha! Awesome!

[@drblaneyphysics]

When Nature Calls, another Jim Carrey masterpiece of laughter

[@ForrestKnutson]

Oh yes! I love that one!

[@TomColeman]

So you do this with your eyes open?

[@ForrestKnutson]

I do it with the eyes closed however it can be done with the eyes open

[@kaycumjoy5692]

Is it ok to use ujjayi on the outbreath? I find it makes me feel more relaxed.

[@austino7196]

Great app

[@kylee4395]

Thank you thank you for the Resonant Breathing App!!! And all your awesome videos!!! What a difference it has made for me❤️. Sorry if I missed this detail already explained…should I breath out through my mouth or nose?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Always through the nose. Both in and out. It's much more economical for the body and it causes the body to go into resonance faster. 🙏🤩

[@ralphgartner9685]

Thanks for your work Forest …. I’ve been lying down doing hrv … it’s comfortable and I remain conscious … Okay?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Absolutely, so long as you stay conscious.

[@innerbliss108]

Forrest this is FANTASTIC !

[@robbentvelzen6807]

What is your opinion on the Wim Hof method? In combination with yoga that is.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Hi Rob I'm going to do a video on this. 😉

[@robbentvelzen6807]

@@ForrestKnutson I did not wait and just started. It's not as hard as I thought it would be. Physical adaptation starts within a few days and I don't see negative effects on meditation so far. The way it looks now I think the elevated physical awareness is even a step forwards. Because breath is the key here too?

[@robbentvelzen6807]

@@ForrestKnutson Found your previous video on wim hof. Point taken. changed MO to Cleansing breath take a cold shower while slowing down to HRV. The tingling of O2 exchange starts almost immediately. Rewarding glow after drying up.

[@ianh9091]

Hi Forrest. You asked if this was beneficial and impactful. It has proven to be both. Thank you for the invaluable instruction and the supportive theoretical information. As with all your videos this has contributed to progression in my meditation. Good health and happiness to you.

[@ForrestKnutson]

Wonderful Ian! Thank you!

[@nickcross8179]

Always a pleasure Forest and guaranteed to take away a piece if not lots of information that I can use to make my meditation journey better each time! You got such a lovely vibe to match, keep it going Forest Much luv, respect an Namaste my friend 🙏⭐️

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Nick! 🙏🙏🤩🤩

[@xunap]

Dude, you are a genius, can't believe I found your channel just now!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Fantastic! 🤩🙏

[@saiswarupmishra5707]

So Beautifully explained.... Thank you somuch sir 🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Sai! 🙏

[@austino7196]

Hi Forrest, for some of us that always on a system... Is it possible to watch a movie and do hakalau?

[@iggyreyes2652]

Does the rate of inhalation have to be slow and steady also? ..my exhalation is slow and steady very naturally..I'm about 2.5-3 breaths per minute as my natural standing breath ..my exhalation is longer than my inhalation however I fill my lungs at a quicker rate than the exhalation. Should I strive for a slower Inhalation or just go with what feels natural? For example in the Resonant Breathing app. I feel the filling of the lungs to take longer than What I'm used to but the exhalation feels natural

[@ForrestKnutson]

Yes that's okay that will still induce HRV resonance and it is more akin to the Rescue Breathing.

[@iggyreyes2652]

@@ForrestKnutson Great thank you so much!

[@tumareyoga9041]

Thank you for another very helpful video Forrest and for trying to help all of us spiritual speakers 🙏🙏🙏

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrRelax3737]

I LOVE THIS LESSON------VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU FK

[@ForrestKnutson]

Thank you Doug! 🤩🙏

[@n.w.4925]

Forrest, thank you for your channel. I am exploring it bit by bit and finding answers to some question that I've had for a longest time about what happens to breath (and everything else) in meditation. In meditation and while doing HRV breathing, I get shaking around the spinal column every now and then. In your opinion, should I try to stop that? It feels like some kind of release and often also comes with other body parts trying to stretch out. I guess kriyas is the word commonly used for these types of movements. Let them do their thing (that often feels good afterwards) or try to stop?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Wonderful Natalie! Yes let them shake out the automatic movements. As they happen you can think to yourself or say it to your unconscious mind, "that's good now get it out of your system" so that your unconscious mind gets the idea that you are going to return to stillness. This is a really great question I should do a video about this automatic movements.

[@n.w.4925]

@@ForrestKnutson Thank you for the answer! A video on the subject would be amazing. Meditation teachers do not seem to have a consensus on how to approach these. :) Depending on the tradition they say to either ignore or stop these, but I've had some epic movements especially when they first started to come up where you are shaking/moving for the whole meditation and then feel such a relief/fluidity as if you had the most amazing yoga class or massage so that there is no tension in the body at all. I've also heard an opinion that they might happen because of incorrect meditation posture, however, they do happen in all sorts of postures and when they first started (years ago), I would get them even when slightly concentrating on something in daily life. :) Would be great to hear your point of view since you come from such an interesting perspective.

[@ForrestKnutson]

@@n.w.4925 absolutely. It's a process so some of these are so powerful you wouldn't be able to stop them if you wanted to however over time they should lessen and adorize so that they are less physical and more perceived internally. The activation of the dorsal vehicle complex helps immensely in this process. This is definitely worth a video. 🤩

[@SenthilKumar-pb3nu]

​@@ForrestKnutsonthe moment i sit for spinal breathing or meditation of any kind, i get auto movements all the time. Shud i allow it to happen till it the point it settles down ?. It happens a lot for me.

[@OctoBox]

I love you brother Forrest -- keep that energy!!

[@ForrestKnutson]

Kevin! So awesome to hear from you! 🙏🤩🤗 Love to you and your family!

[@robinriches]

Guru Forrest - you're the man!

[@ForrestKnutson]

🌹🌹🙏🙏🤩🤩

[@pele220]

im looking for your app whats it called?

[@ForrestKnutson]

Resonant Breathing App

[@pele220]

@@ForrestKnutson ohh i see it confused me because the creator's name is different

[@thehumanpractice2985]

I need help feeling ok with feeling the sympathetic NS activating.

[@ForrestKnutson]

It has to do with behavioral flexibility. If we are only flexible in One direction then we are limited when we ought to be unlimited.

[@thehumanpractice2985]

@@ForrestKnutson It's true. So... it's ok to tap deeper into sympathetic for a couple of seconds or longer, if we are able to go back on to parasympathetic, right? I think it has to do that I've lived for a very long period of my life stressed, and the last 2 years I've learned to tap into the relaxation switch, so when anxiety turns back on, even if it's for a little bit, it feels very overwhelming. I start feeling fear about getting onto a positive loop again, being unable to switch to parasympathetic and such... it just feels so awesome to being able to keep all my senses open, that when they obstruct, I sort of panic to get to that openness again. I feel more agile and in control when parasympathetic ns is on top of things. Uhmm am I confused somehow?

[@kenith-holistictherapist2527]

❤️🙏🏼💐