Practicing cyclic hyperventilation during breath holds allows you to control the release of adrenaline and explore maintaining a calm state of mind and body when your system is flooded with adrenaline, which can help you cope with stressful situations.
The relationship between different patterns of breathing in transitions is powerful in realizing the relationship between different breath work techniques. However, while there is not much data about the effects of varying breath patterns, it is clear that different breathwork practices affect various pathways in the body.
Inhaling can stimulate the brain and trigger a signal to the heart to speed up, leading to increased alertness. This technique can be used by simply making your inhales a little more vigorous or longer than your exhales.
The speaker stresses the importance of incorporating meditation into daily life even if there is minimal time to fully engage in it, highlighting the benefits of relaxation techniques such as mouth, jaw, and tongue relaxation. Kelly Starratt's philosophy of breathing in positions to 'own' them is also mentioned.
The speaker talks about their daily gratitude practice of feeling present in their body, connecting with nature, and reflecting on what they're grateful for, emphasizing the power of gratitude to shift one's perspective and change their life.
Big wave surfer and innovator, Laird Hamilton, explains the link between breath and spirit, highlighting the importance of breath in various activities such as surfing.