SECRETS OF BREATHING

[UNEEK]

CONTROL THE BREATH * CONTROL THE MIND - CONTROL THE MIND * CONTROL THE BODY

 

SECRETS OF BREATHING

 

 Primarily, we are to contain a definite amount of air, to counteract the law of gravitation which pulls us to the earth.  At sea level the pressure is about 16 pounds to the square inch, and this is to be equalized by t he intake of air. That is why the lungs never empty all the air they contain.

 

Their total capacity is said to be 250 cubic inches, but they only empty 150, so that there always remains 100 cubic inches of air within them. For this reason, if it is desired to clean and refresh the lungs, very prolonged outward breathing is the most efficacious.  Nature’s way of refreshing us is to cause us to collapse limply into a chair and sigh out a long breath.

 

 In breathing we absorb the Oxygen from the air into our lungs to be used for the production of heat and energy through combustion with the substances contained in our food, and we exhale the poisons as Carbonic Acid Gas.

 

 In a normal human being there are approximately sixteen to eighteen breaths per minute, each taking in thirty cubic inches of air. Each breath consists of inhalation, exhalation, and a pause, the whole process taking up the time of four heart-beats.

 

 The correct muscular action is as follows:

 

The lungs are contained within the basket of the ribs, the whole resembling a balloon, which inflates at the intake of breath and deflates at the exhaling. There is a muscle at the base of the lungs which is to contract them upwards at the inhalation, but in most people the muscle is inactive.

 

 In correct breathing the whole chest is uplifted at the intake of the breath, and this raises up all the internal organs from their stagnant position. At the exhalation the diaphragm muscle, earlier mentioned, contracts again upwards, dragging up still farther the organs below.

 

 Correct breathing in this manner will exercise a continuous gentle massage and stimulation of the digestive organs, thereby ensuring perfect action of the alimentary canal and eliminating the use of pills and drugs.

 

Another important aspect of breathing is the rate at which we breathe, the ‘frequency’. The whole of life is built up by the means of different speeds of vibration, and therefore the rate of motion of anything is the most important factor about it. We cannot therefore, overestimate the significance of the speed and rhythm of our breathing.

 

 It is certain that all who wish to obtain any degree of control of their health, character, or circumstances, will first begin at the very foundation of their lives–their breathing.

 

 It is said that if the breathing is changed from the normal 16-18 to about 26 light breaths per minute it will be impossible after a short time to feel pain.

 

 That is why in the heat of battle terrible wounds can be received without feeling them at all. It is also why many great feats are accomplished under the stress of excitement. The breath quickens, the blood heats up, and this drives the ego slightly out of the body, so that sensations are little felt.

 

Extreme indulgence in alcohol has the same effect. We can do and suffer things in ‘hot blood’ which we can never achieve in ‘cold blood’.

 

 Martial music is designed to quicken the breath and the emotions. So is the color red on flag and uniform.   It is quite impossible to become excited if one breathes slowly.

 

 By slowing the breathing down to 10-12 per minute it will be found impossible to feel excited, irritable, or ‘nervy’.

 

 If the breathing is reduced to a deep slow rhythm of 10 per minute, for 5 minutes, the brain will become marvelously clear and ready for work.

 

If the breathing can be dropped to an even three per minute all the bodily vibratory activities will become so subdued and harmonized the more delicate psychic perceptions will be discernible, giving us what we call ‘inspiration’, instinct or premonition.

 

 Breathing is always to be performed through the nose, quite silently, steadily, regularly and without strain. While breathing the mind is to be focused on the highest ideals and aspirations.  Slow, deep. Gentle breathing will cure insomnia, nerves, blood-pressure, fear, brain-fog and bad temper.

 

[jeepguy]

and please don`t for get too not swallow as your breathing is going on , just an added tid bit ,     thanks for the self help area`s it is needed in the dinar world of speculation for sure

now i did notice that the 10 minutes per breath , needs to slow too 1 to 3 per minute { before or after the bear chase`s you throw the woods  } sorry just me thinking again

[UNEEK]

and please don`t for get too not swallow as your breathing is going on , just an added tid bit ,     thanks for the self help area`s it is needed in the dinar world of speculation for sure

now i did notice that the 10 minutes per breath , needs to slow too 1 to 3 per minute { before or after the bear chase`s you throw the woods  } sorry just me thinking again

Yes thank you  -  you do NOT swallow - the back of the throat is actually where you control the release of the breath a little at a time -  the best ratio  for super calmness is  10 / 20  - inhaling  to the slow count  of ten  from the bottom of the  stomach all the way up to the  tops of the shoulders - engaging  muscles - expanding chest - raising shoulders -  then hold for a sec -

 

Then begin to  release a tiny bit at a time - release & hold   through the nose -- release & hold -  from the shoulders down - taking twice as long  to  release -  so inhale to  count of 10 and  exhale to  slow count of 20

 

In breathing this way  you take in 7 times more oxygen -- It may take some practice in the beginning  -  you may find you can only do 6 count to the  inhale and  8 count to the  exhale -  but start where you are  comfortable  and practice for improvement - 

 

This type breathing strengthens the  lungs and of course  helps with body functions such as the  large intestine - deep breathing  - expanding the chest is what aids and actually depends on the aid  in the movement of ""stuff" through the intestines for elimination --

 

This type breathing also  improves endurance   in sports  / exercise etc -- This method will also  relieve / stop an  anxiety/ panic attack

 

PS - your above  in red -  correct  is 10 breaths per minute 

[bamagirl]

That was a very interesting read... thanks UNEEK!!

[UNEEK]

Hello Bama Girl - Hope you are having a fine St Patrick's Day - thanks for visiting the thread -  and leaving a comment -

 

Even though the article is a little long - it''s just the tip of the iceberg really -   cancer grows in a non oxygen environment - 50% of our oxygen is lost having surgery -  oxygen therapy is used  for healing but not enough -

 

I have personally  experienced some remarkable benefits from  the different breathing techniques that I learned - 

[KiaKaha]

Hence Lamaze breathing techniques during labor and delivery! I find myself utilizing those techniques even now during times of stress, pain etc.

 

Thanks, Uneek!

 

KK

[pattyangel]

Excellent piece Uneek.  I believe in the breathing technique.  This was one of the first thing my oncologist recommended.  She said that when a person is diagnose with an terrible illness (such as cancer) they think they are on their death bed.

 

Her technique was to breath in as much as you can through your nose, and release as much as you can, from your mouth, slowly.  I do this on a regular basis, throughout my day even when I'm not stressed. 

 

The breathing technique is one way to release and decrease the stress in our lives.  I can vouch for it.  It does work.  I notice a big difference in my stress level, sleeping better, my emotions were more under control, especially fear.  It helped put me in a better frame of mind. 

 

Breathing helps created new cells in the body as well.  We all could use new cells to help battle what is ailing us. 

 

Thanks Uneek. 

 

 

[UNEEK]

Pattyangel  -- Thank  you so much for visiting the thread and  sharing your experience -- One's personal testimony is always a big plus  / bonus  -

 

It is interesting that you were told to release from the mouth and I think the  Lamaze class / technique is taught the same --  The particular technique  that I learned is releasing from the nose  -- now I  am not sure  what or if there is a  huge difference in the benefits   so I cannot  debate  or offer any info  right now but I am going to  do some checking for my own  knowledge -- 

 

The breathing technique that  I was speaking of  is a very disciplined  and controlled method where you actually "hold" the breath and release - then hold again  not so --  if my understand is correct with what you were told - to release from the mouth slowly - I take that to mean  not holding the breath at all - It will be  interesting to  do further research -- ((HUGS)) I am so glad that  I  can  contribute something that is viewed and embraced by some -  Thank  you for your angelic  presence  --

[Linda]

Thank you Uneek...I have been working on doing additional breathing exercises and find this to be very helpful...appreciate the post...

[divemaster5734]

An exercise I learned a long time ago is four part breathing.

It uses up more of the oxygen, drops your heart rate, and helps keep warmed blood in your extremities, excellent if you are cold and have no other way to warm up.

I use a modified version for skip breathing when diving, and need to help a tank last a few extra minutes.

 

The secret is to maintain the exact rhythm for each part.

I use numbers, count by thousands for 4 seconds while you inhale at a steady rate. It will take a few try's to figure how hard to intake  so it is steady.

Then hold for the same time.

Then exhale for the same time. It will be tough the first few times to do this at a steady rate.

The wait, the same amount of time.

Then breath in.

 

It will take several times before you get it down, but once you do your pulse will drop, the blood from you lungs with fresh air will spend more time warming up your body, and it will help you focus.

 

I can get up to 15 extra minutes off a tank.

[UNEEK]

An exercise I learned a long time ago is four part breathing.

It uses up more of the oxygen, drops your heart rate, and helps keep warmed blood in your extremities, excellent if you are cold and have no other way to warm up.

I use a modified version for skip breathing when diving, and need to help a tank last a few extra minutes.

 

The secret is to maintain the exact rhythm for each part.

I use numbers, count by thousands for 4 seconds while you inhale at a steady rate. It will take a few try's to figure how hard to intake  so it is steady.

Then hold for the same time.

Then exhale for the same time. It will be tough the first few times to do this at a steady rate.

The wait, the same amount of time.

Then breath in.

 

It will take several times before you get it down, but once you do your pulse will drop, the blood from you lungs with fresh air will spend more time warming up your body, and it will help you focus.

 

I can get up to 15 extra minutes off a tank.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION --  Like I said earlier -- personal testimonies are great !! +1