4-6 HRV Breathing Bells CALM Your Nervous System in Minutes

[@florianbitterlinderfilmema264]

I thought buteyko meant breathing out longer than breathing in and keeping up the air hunger? Is that wrong? Shouldn't there be much shorter inhales?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey Florian, great question (I'll pin my response). A couple of points: 1. This isn't actually buteyko, but rather a breathing timer that can be used in a Buteyko-friendly way (e.g. by really softening and quietening the breath until you feel a gentle air-hunger.). If you want pure Buteyko, then watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGbcZX6GnMloqdE. 2. The instruction for this video is to very gently breathe in for 4, and then out for 6. The out breath is slightly longer for more parasympathetic activation. Whereas in pure Buteyko, we start with our bodies default breathing and then make it a little soften and slower (and yes, usually with a slightly longer out-breath) (typically about 10% less air) but not as slow as this timer. For more information on safe paced breathing, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zWlIKNfp2UhMU Hope that all helps 🙏🏻

[@carmelmillar4422]

This is so calming. It is transformational. I am always disappointed when the 20 minutes is up!

[@this-mindful-life]

A welcome interlude to transition from the busy working week into the weekend. I really felt calmer and more relaxed after this. I will return to this to again. Thank you

[@thebuteykomethod]

I'm so glad to hear that you found it calming! It's all about finding those little moments of peace as we transition into the weekend. Hope you enjoy your relaxation!

[@Durga695]

Thank you so much Neil, I did this for 13 minutes and will try again tomorrow. What I do, do is the relax and heal almost every night and I often manage to fall asleep. I'll perservere with the breathing and taping the mouth, my mouth is moist, tummy warm and the body is an octave less tense......let's see where this goes. Again many thanks Kind Sir.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey @Durga695, yes the Relax and Heal is a great way to prepare the body for sleep 👍. Just go gently with this one - if you feel relaxed, with more saliva and warmth in the body, it sounds like you are on the right track. You can also use this track with a metronome is you would like to try different breathing rhythms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zWlIKNfp2UhMU.

[@macman119]

So needed thankyou ❤

[@thebuteykomethod]

You are so welcome @macman119 🙏🏻

[@lalitavajra6078]

thanks Neil...

[@thebuteykomethod]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the content helpful!

[@kx6149]

I do your exercises daily and it has removed the brain fog which no doc even bothered to listen let alone treat 🙏 Also a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali 2024 to you and your loved ones 🪔 🪔 🪔 🪔 🪔 🪔

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It truly means a lot to know that the exercises are helping you. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Diwali!

[@locksley4489]

Hello and greetings from Germany. Please excuse me, but my english isn't very well. I will try to do my best: The Buteyko Method... can i breathe always and forever in this way or just a few times a day? I mean, can these Method be my 24 hour Breething forever or must i go back to the "normal" breathing?

[@jsajeev3046]

Thank you Neil for all the work you do. A couple of doubts - can the out breath be via the mouth and are longer pauses between inhalation and exhalation helpful or detrimental in helping one relax.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey @jsajeev3046, typically I'd go for just breathing through the nose for both - although the in-breath is more important. And yes you can have short pauses if that is what feels right for your body - or try different rhythms - this track uses a metronome which allows you to experiment with different breathing rates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zWlIKNfp2UhMU . Hope that helps 🙏🏻

[@jsajeev3046]

@@thebuteykomethod Many thanks 🙏

[@michaelhasan6558]

Thank you. I set playback speed to 0.25

[@The_Funky_Horn]

Is it normal for your heart to beat a little harder & faster? I imagine having air hunger means it has to work a bit more, to get oxygen around the body?

[@thebuteykomethod]

It could be that the air hunger is a little too strong or that the timing ins't right for your body at the moment. This guided one with a metronome will help you find the right rhythm for your body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zWlIKNfp2UhMU. Overall it should calming and soothing.

[@mgsBicycleO9]

What's the reason for raising the knees, when lying on the back? Can this breathing also be done lying completely flat?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Great question! Better diaphragm activation for some people, but let your body guide you to what feels right 🙏🏻

[@mgsBicycleO9]

@thebuteykomethod Thank you! Last question - is the "breathe light" exercise also suitable lying down? (am dealing with CFS)

[@magdalenam5738]

хвала! ❤❤❤

[@thebuteykomethod]

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[@nvvg-kljh]

What is the best breathing exercise to treat anxiety

[@thebuteykomethod]

Great question! It depends a bit on your body, but often the most accessible for the majority of people is the small breath holds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvZmH6wrriCnbc

[@nvvg-kljh]

I'm running out of energy with this breath

[@thebuteykomethod]

It might be that you are breathing too strongly? The breath should be very gently, soft quiet - not big breaths. Or it might not be the right breathing rate for your body. This track uses a metronome to allow you to try different breathing rates to find the best one for your body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zWlIKNfp2UhMU

[@sportsmen4569]

To fast for me

[@thebuteykomethod]

Try this one if you haven't done it already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJvUaHebhZd4jdU. Or can you make your breath any softer/lighter/gentler to reduce airflow....

[@sportsmen4569]

@ it’s better suited. :) I meditate 80 or 160 min per day and I do lots of sports. My inhalation lasts for 8 seconds when I am relaxed and my exhalation for 10. I pause then for around 2 seconds.

[@buddybaldur768]

@@sportsmen4569 Those inhales are WAY too long lol