Pat Gerbarg MD & Dr Richard Brown - Extended Interview - What is "Coherent Breathing"?

In this extended interview in my series with experts in the science of breathwork, Drs Patricia Gerbarg & Richard Brown discuss the benefits of breathing techniques on the body and mind... in particular their speciality area - "coherent breathing", sometimes called "resonant breathing".
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The chime track used in this video is called '2 Bells' it was written and created by visionary biofeedback researcher Stephen Elliott who also coined the term 'Coherent Breathing' and developed the modern method. Check out his website coherentbreathing.com
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[@AriaBreath]

Time stamps below… Thanks for checking out the channel! If you’re interested in breathwork, you’ll love my new book ‘Draw Breath’ ! Check out the reviews and get your copy here… amzn.to/3vyYEPq CLICK HERE TO TRY COHERENT BREATHING FOR YOURSELF! >> 52:04 Introduction 00:38 Richard's story 02:15 Patricia's story 08:49 What is breathwork? 14:38 What is coherent breathing? 25:57 TRY COHERENT BREATHING FOR YOURSELF! 52:04 The future of coherent breathing 01:09:19

[@misterkrispy8010]

Wonderful interview! Thank you!

[@selanascott2424]

Thank you so much for exposing the work of these two amazing people. Their warm calming energy is palpable.

[@AriaBreath]

It sure is Selana!

[@albalmal]

Great interview, lovely pair of practitioners. Consider me sold. Their book on alternative treatments for mental health issues, and the Healing Power of the Breath books are both on their way to me. Cheers Tom!

[@karenpeters4457]

Such awesome high quality interviews. You’ve hit another one out of the ball park. Just lovely.

[@AriaBreath]

Wow, thanks so much for the lovely comment Karen!

[@heatherhui938]

Excellent interview. Thank you so much - looking forward to doing more coherent breathing!

[@AriaBreath]

Hey Heather, thanks so much for checking out the channel and for your positivity! I'm doing some online coherent breathing workshops if you'd like to drop your email at drawbreath.com 😁

[@alFeras_tell]

Priceless work from every interview 🤗

[@AriaBreath]

Thanks for checking out the channel, glad you're finding it helpful! Lot's more interviews to come!

[@lindy1166]

This has helped me immensely to turn off the chatter in my brain! Loved it! Thankyou 🙏

[@AriaBreath]

I'm so glad it was helpful Lindy! I'll be releasing some really cool 'breathe along' Coherent breathing music on the channel soon in case you would like to subscribe!

[@AriaBreath]

CLICK HERE TO TRY COHERENT BREATHING FOR YOURSELF! >> 52:04 Introduction 00:38 Richard's story 02:15 Patricia's story 08:49 What is breathwork? 14:38 What is coherent breathing? 25:57 TRY COHERENT BREATHING FOR YOURSELF! 52:04 The future of coherent breathing 01:09:19

[@pablomoves]

life changing stuff! I'm so stoked i found this, thank you so much!

[@AriaBreath]

Thanks Pablo!

[@Magicguy13]

Thank you all very much

[@LenkaSaratoga]

Thank you, teachers 🙏

[@brianzayman2228]

BTW, the breath/energy movement they got into is like the Chinese microcosmic orbit. According to them we have a main loop the energy moves in - down the front of the torso, across the perineum and up the spine, around the top of the head and the upward channel ends at the roof of the mouth. Keep your tongue tip to the roof, as it is the beginning of the downward channel and touching it completes the loop. Around and around.

[@AriaBreath]

Thanks Brian! Many of the visualisations and body movements in their BBM protocol are taken from qigong. Specifically the style taught by Master Robert Peng.

[@bilalahmed6458]

Loved it!

[@AriaBreath]

Hi Bilal, so glad you enjoyed it! I have lots more coherent breathing videos coming up so feel free to subscribe to stay in the loop!

[@platinumsunset2170]

Well Done. Very good interview! This information is so valuable and important. I have purchased the 2 Bells on amazon for 99 cents. Found I have access to the whole album. Hope this helps those who are short on funds.

[@AriaBreath]

Hi Platinum, thanks for the encouragement, so glad you found this useful. I have two interviews coming up in the next fortnight with Dr Timothy McCall and Patrick McKeown - both experts on different parts of the breath, so be sure to subscribe if you're interested!

[@dianebuckle5093]

I can’t find the chimes anywhere including amazon

[@autumnrose6136]

Wonderful🌠Thank You❤️🌹❤️

[@TheKhlebnick]

Dear Tom! Hi! Thank you very much for the interview!!! Please advise can the aftereffect of the practice might be a feeling of the previously unfelt Trapecius muscles. What are actually the positive side effects of breathing on the body. I am totally new to this. The point is that my feeling of the body is very weak due to enormous series of the events. Your reply would be highly appreciated.

[@michaelokech2146]

great video bud

[@AriaBreath]

Thanks Michael!

[@victoriahumesyoga3764]

💕love this 🙏 thanks for sharing

[@zazenforever4940]

Another great interview on coherent breathing! Thank you for this. As far as breathing rates and height of people, 5 breathes per minute work for most people of average height. What do they consider average height? Thank you!

[@bunnyhop4797]

Can the coherent breathing 'work' with longer periods? For example: Inhaling for 10 seconds and exhaling for 10 seconds and even longer periods of time?

[@AriaBreath]

Breathing that slowly will be beneficial and relaxing but you won’t be at the “resonant frequency” which is what seems to improve the nervous system. I’ll be doing an online course about it soon if you’d like to submit your email at BreatheWithTom.com :)

[@ma5953]

Please can you do a video about the 4-7-8 breathing technique and maybe interview Dr Weil?

[@AriaBreath]

Hi MA! I have approached Dr Weil in the past but he’s very sought after. I think maybe he did an interview with Rangan Chatterjee that was pretty good though!

[@ma5953]

@@AriaBreath Ah ok. Well thank you very much I ll do that. Btw this interview was very interesting 👍

[@AriaBreath]

@@ma5953 Thanks!

[@frankfeather8548]

Are we ideally supposed to breath like this all the time until it becomes natural and effortless, or do we just do it as a breathing exercise 20 or 30 minutes a day? Also, if we are doing coherent breathing all the time, should there be any pause after the exhale breath? Thank you.

[@AriaBreath]

Hi Frank, thanks for checking out the channel! The recommended period is at least 15 - 20 minutes. I practice for 25 usually. Once you have done this everyday for a few months, then you can try practising with the chimes while you are going about your daily activities. I recommend checking out my video with Stephen Elliott who created the original technique. He goes into more detail about the specifics.

[@dommccaffry3802]

@@AriaBreath hi drew, i cannot find anywhere to buy the chimes.? Thanks for content . There are similar chimes on youtube, but if internet is not completely reliable it can cut in and out, and dr brown suggests counting in your head not a good idea. Many thanks

[@AriaBreath]

@@dommccaffry3802 hi Dom, they are free on Spotify or available to purchase via Coherentbreathing.Com If you would like to subscribe to this channel and submit your email at drawbreath.com I will be releasing my own music soon 👍🏻

[@henryf5001]

Lovely couple

[@LenkaSaratoga]

Yes, I agree

[@albacan]

Longer life? For a few, possibly. Better quality of life; certainly

[@AriaBreath]

Hi albacan. HRV is a predictor of mortality. This improves HRV, therefore it improves longevity. Stress is a killer!

[@lizardfirefighter110]

So, what would doctor Brown’s life be like if he had never been saved from bully’s?

[@jakobw135]

How can this breathing technique increase the oxygenation of the blood, if you're not using 100% of your lung capacity

[@AriaBreath]

Good question Jako, it's counter-intuitive but makes a lot of sense once the science is explained. Please check out the "benefits" page on my website AriaBreath.com where I explain a lot of this. There is also a free PDF I have written that explains the basics.

[@jakobw135]

@@AriaBreath How does your technique compare to the one used by Wim Hof?

[@AriaBreath]

Both are good. But this technique is specifically about increasing the health of the nervous system which in turn reduces overall stress along with a host of other benefits. The free eBook on my website goes into some detail.@@jakobw135

[@terrystevens1347]

Check out oxygen advantage videos to see how breathing less is better through the nose

[@nate8447]

Joe Rogan

[@AriaBreath]

Nate hi Nate, thanks for visiting the channel! Was there more to this comment? Did you have a specific question I can help you with?

[@nate8447]

@@AriaBreath No Just commenting that Joe Rogan's last guest James Nestor is who brought me here, but thanks!

[@AriaBreath]

Nate ah brilliant thanks for mentioning that, I didn’t know about it, I’ll check it out, I’ve ordered his book but but it’s not out in the UK yet!

[@zenrobotninja]

Great interview and wonderful information but Richard Brown constantly breathing in through his mouth after every sentence is, to put it bluntly, not good breathing unless he has a medical condition to stop nasal breathing. You can hear how he runs out of breath a few times. He should have a session with Partick McKweon

[@AriaBreath]

Zen Robot Ninja hi, thanks for your honest feedback, very observant! Feel free to check out my interview with Patrick while you’re here if you’re interested in nasal breathing! In Richard’s defence, he’s an expert in the physiology of HRV and as a medical psychiatrist has a particular focus on researching and healing the nervous system of severe PTSD patients through breathing techniques, as opposed to unconsciously trained nasal breathing for stamina which, as you rightly say, is Patrick’s specific remit. I cheekily sprung this interview on them at the end of a intensive training event in the UK. I can assure you the stamina of this guy is really quite something to behold in real life considering he’s almost 70 and with jet lag - I highly recommend going to an event with them if you get the chance, he moves like a guy in his 20s and is living proof that coherence works for longevity!