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i will show you okay what can i can i do i will show you okay what can i can i do it along with you it along with you it along with you yes yes of course and you can yeah yes yes of course and you can yeah yes yes of course and you can yeah you guys want to do it yes yes tell me you guys want to do it yes yes tell me you guys want to do it yes yes tell me how you feel afterwards how you feel afterwards how you feel afterwards okay we just do one round i recommend okay we just do one round i recommend okay we just do one round i recommend you do it uh jordan you do it whenever you do it uh jordan you do it whenever you do it uh jordan you do it whenever you feel anxiety or uh deep you feel anxiety or uh deep you feel anxiety or uh deep neurological deficiency or whatever neurological deficiency or whatever neurological deficiency or whatever yes okay well that means i should be yes okay well that means i should be yes okay well that means i should be doing it about two or three hundred doing it about two or three hundred doing it about two or three hundred times a day times a day times a day i would say i i think if you do this i would say i i think if you do this i would say i i think if you do this then it it's like staying away along a then it it's like staying away along a then it it's like staying away along a longer and longer time longer and longer time longer and longer time but let's do it okay but let's do it okay but let's do it okay okay here we are relaxed take a deep breath all in and let it go all in all in let it go
i will take the telephone then see how i will take the telephone then see how long long long you're going to stay first round 90 you're going to stay first round 90 you're going to stay first round 90 seconds seconds seconds one half minute after the exhalation one half minute after the exhalation one half minute after the exhalation without uh without air in the lungs without uh without air in the lungs without uh without air in the lungs for 90 seconds no force for 90 seconds no force for 90 seconds no force that is deeply into the neurology you that is deeply into the neurology you that is deeply into the neurology you will see will see will see just follow me and i will show you here just follow me and i will show you here just follow me and i will show you here on the timer that you do so on the timer that you do so on the timer that you do so and i will talk while well and and and i will talk while well and and and i will talk while well and and say what is happening because you feel say what is happening because you feel say what is happening because you feel it okay it okay it okay all right there we go all right there we go all right there we go this by the way this technique uh with this by the way this technique uh with this by the way this technique uh with this this this weeb uh change fundamentally weeb uh change fundamentally weeb uh change fundamentally uh medical sides of our perspective uh medical sides of our perspective uh medical sides of our perspective of what we can do within our of what we can do within our of what we can do within our physiological depth physiological depth physiological depth against bacteria virus depression against bacteria virus depression against bacteria virus depression neurological diseases etc
neurological diseases etc neurological diseases etc but now you will experience so but now you will experience so but now you will experience so i will show the on the camera the the i will show the on the camera the the i will show the on the camera the the numbers numbers numbers oh god i don't know if i can do that oh god i don't know if i can do that oh god i don't know if i can do that there we go so now you got it there we go so now you got it there we go so now you got it fully in let it go fully in let it go fully in let it go fully in let it go pull in let it go keep on going the mind goes let it go keep on going the mind goes with the breath with the breath with the breath don't mind about nothing else but your don't mind about nothing else but your don't mind about nothing else but your breath the mind is a big player so let it be the mind is a big player so let it be with the breath with the breath julian pull in let it go
keep on going fully in let it go become light-headed go let it go become light-headed go on fully in let it go on fully in let it go on fully in let it go 18 times more fully in 18 times more fully in 18 times more fully in let it go fully letting go 13 become lightheaded letting go 13 become lightheaded loom in the body don't mind just go loom in the body don't mind just go loom in the body don't mind just go it takes just a couple of minutes what it takes just a couple of minutes what it takes just a couple of minutes what we do we do we do to arrive at a deep impact on our to arrive at a deep impact on our
to arrive at a deep impact on our physiology physiology physiology deeper than in science was thought deeper than in science was thought deeper than in science was thought possible it's all here then after possible it's all here then after possible it's all here then after the feeling because feeling is the feeling because feeling is the feeling because feeling is understanding understanding understanding we can talk eight more just go it's a workout eight more just go it's a workout stab it let it go stab it let it go stab it let it go in let letting go now now comes the last one letting go now now comes the last one juliet let it go juliet let it go juliet let it go and stop after the exhalation and stop after the exhalation and stop after the exhalation close your mouth no smuggling
close your mouth no smuggling close your mouth no smuggling just witness there is no need for just witness there is no need for just witness there is no need for breathing breathing breathing the carbon dioxide has been blown off ph the carbon dioxide has been blown off ph the carbon dioxide has been blown off ph level uh level uh level uh is a really high there is no trigger to is a really high there is no trigger to is a really high there is no trigger to breathe breathe breathe only the brain could reflex but don't only the brain could reflex but don't only the brain could reflex but don't just be in the peace it's the just be in the peace it's the just be in the peace it's the parasympathetic nervous system deep peace no need for breathing deep peace no need for breathing just witness you're deep into the just witness you're deep into the just witness you're deep into the physiology of your being physiology of your being physiology of your being the way nature meant to be because you the way nature meant to be because you the way nature meant to be because you are right now are right now are right now in deep deep stress but you are tranquil in deep deep stress but you are tranquil in deep deep stress but you are tranquil it's a paradox we are really deep it's a paradox we are really deep it's a paradox we are really deep into our physiology right now no force and you changed your biochemistry
and you changed your biochemistry and now the adrenal axis is and now the adrenal axis is and now the adrenal axis is shooting out through all the body shooting out through all the body shooting out through all the body resets the body any defect resets the body any defect resets the body any defect is being neutralized getting rid off is being neutralized getting rid off is being neutralized getting rid off 10 seconds small nine six nine six three two one three two one three two one fully it fully in and hold fully it fully in and hold fully it fully in and hold fully and hold squeeze it to your head three two one let it go there we are let it go there we are let it go there we are god i hated that yeah sure god i hated that yeah sure god i hated that yeah sure but this is the way we you know what you but this is the way we you know what you but this is the way we you know what you hit more hit more hit more this neurological defect yes and this is this neurological defect yes and this is this neurological defect yes and this is the way the way the way through deep stress activated through deep stress activated through deep stress activated consciously
consciously consciously while being okay because it's while being okay because it's while being okay because it's maybe also because of the stress of the maybe also because of the stress of the maybe also because of the stress of the podcast podcast podcast and so yeah did we hold our breath for and so yeah did we hold our breath for and so yeah did we hold our breath for 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds you could yes for 90 seconds you guys you could yes for 90 seconds you guys you could yes for 90 seconds you guys did 90 seconds did 90 seconds did 90 seconds here it's all there i probably did 85 here it's all there i probably did 85 here it's all there i probably did 85 seconds and took a tiny little breath seconds and took a tiny little breath seconds and took a tiny little breath yeah that's what happened to me too yeah that's what happened to me too yeah that's what happened to me too this is round number one right number this is round number one right number this is round number one right number two we would go two minutes two we would go two minutes two we would go two minutes round number three two and a half number round number three two and a half number round number three two and a half number four three minutes of holding back four three minutes of holding back four three minutes of holding back exhale exhale exhale into lungs yes you have you gotta do into lungs yes you have you gotta do into lungs yes you have you gotta do this then this then this then you will see how how do you feel well i'm not wandering around the room well i'm not wandering around the room uncontrollably moving and screaming so uncontrollably moving and screaming so uncontrollably moving and screaming so you know that's better than three or you know that's better than three or you know that's better than three or four hours of my day i'm still able to stay calm and sit here i'm still able to stay calm and sit here and talk to you and talk to you and talk to you exactly that's an accomplishment now you exactly that's an accomplishment now you exactly that's an accomplishment now you got to go
got to go got to go even deeper and so in four rounds you even deeper and so in four rounds you even deeper and so in four rounds you will be able to reach will be able to reach will be able to reach after exhalation that is there is a after exhalation that is there is a after exhalation that is there is a understanding principle understanding principle understanding principle after exhalation means there is no air after exhalation means there is no air after exhalation means there is no air anymore in the lungs anymore in the lungs anymore in the lungs and you exhale completely yeah almost and you exhale completely yeah almost and you exhale completely yeah almost completely completely completely like i found i found if you if you like i found i found if you if you like i found i found if you if you exhale all the way and then you kind of exhale all the way and then you kind of exhale all the way and then you kind of bring your stomach bring your stomach bring your stomach up underneath your ribs yes up underneath your ribs yes up underneath your ribs yes um that helps i got taught that earlier um that helps i got taught that earlier um that helps i got taught that earlier this year it kind of helps in yoga that is the contraction udiyana in yoga that is the contraction udiyana bunda bunda bunda it's all you know it's all knowledge it's all you know it's all knowledge it's all you know it's all knowledge but this is all new and that it is true but this is all new and that it is true but this is all new and that it is true science makes it trust worthy science makes it trust worthy science makes it trust worthy it's data it shows that we are it's data it shows that we are it's data it shows that we are activating the immune system activating the immune system activating the immune system through this deep stress the adrenal through this deep stress the adrenal through this deep stress the adrenal axis suddenly spikes while you are in
axis suddenly spikes while you are in axis suddenly spikes while you are in control control control how many breaths did you have us take how many breaths did you have us take how many breaths did you have us take about 30 about 30 about 30 30 30 breaths and then a minute and then 30 30 breaths and then a minute and then 30 30 breaths and then a minute and then and so with your with your your advice and so with your with your your advice and so with your with your your advice is to do the 30 breaths and the 90 is to do the 30 breaths and the 90 is to do the 30 breaths and the 90 minutes of breath holding 90 seconds minutes of breath holding 90 seconds minutes of breath holding 90 seconds 90 seconds of breath holding yes around 90 seconds of breath holding yes around 90 seconds of breath holding yes around that that that and then what i advise is this and then what i advise is this and then what i advise is this go without force
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In a world where stress often feels overwhelming, the quest for calm and resilience is more important than ever. Breathing, a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of our well-being, holds the key to unlocking a deeper sense of tranquility and control. the science of wim hof, known for his innovative breathing techniques, offers a profound method that not only calms the mind but also impacts our physiology in remarkable ways.
During a recent conversation with Jordan Peterson and Mikhaila Peterson, Hof demonstrated his breathing protocol, which combines deep inhalations with breath-holding. This practice is designed to activate the body's innate healing mechanisms, providing a sanctuary for those seeking to manage anxiety and enhance their overall health. As Hof states, "The mind is a big player, so let it be." This approach invites us to explore the interplay between breath, mind, and body, revealing the potential for profound transformation through intentional practice.
90 seconds of breath-holding 30 number of breaths taken in the exercise
Introduction to Breathing Technique
wim hof for health's breathing technique is rooted in a simple yet powerful protocol. It begins with a series of deep breaths, followed by a breath-holding phase that can last up to 90 seconds. This method is not merely an exercise; it is a ritual that engages both the body and mind, creating a space for introspection and clarity.
As Hof explains, this technique can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing anxiety or neurological challenges. By focusing on the breath, participants can cultivate a sense of control over their physiological responses. This is not about forcing the breath, but rather about embracing the stillness that follows exhalation. It’s a practice that encourages us to witness our own physiological states without judgment.
"The mind is a big player, so let it be." — Wim Hof
Breathing Exercise
The breathing exercise itself involves taking 30 deep breaths, followed by a breath-holding phase. This sequence is designed to stimulate the body’s systems, leading to a reset of our physiological state. Hof emphasizes the importance of being in control during this process.
Just witness. There is no need for breathing.
Participants often report feelings of calm and tranquility, even amidst stress. Hof notes, "You are right now in deep, deep stress but you are tranquil; it's a paradox." This paradox highlights the power of breath control in navigating the complexities of our emotional landscape. By engaging in this practice, individuals can foster resilience, allowing them to respond to stressors with greater ease.
Physiological Impact
The physiological effects of Hof's breathing technique are profound. Scientific research supports the notion that controlled breathing can activate the immune system and influence our stress response. When we engage in deep breathing, we reduce levels of carbon dioxide in the body, which can lead to a temporary increase in pH levels. This shift can trigger the adrenal axis, stimulating the release of hormones that promote a state of alertness and readiness.
Hof’s method is more than just a breathing exercise; it is a gateway to understanding our body's capabilities. As he states, "Science makes it trustworthy; it's data." This data reveals that by consciously engaging with our breath, we can alter our biochemistry, leading to enhanced well-being and resilience.
Advice and Recommendations
For those interested in incorporating this breathing technique into their wellness routine, Hof recommends starting gradually. Begin with one round of 30 breaths followed by a 90-second breath hold. As you become more comfortable, you can increase the duration of the breath-holding phase, eventually reaching up to three minutes.
It is essential to approach this practice with intention and patience. Each session can serve as a sanctuary for self-exploration, allowing you to cultivate a deeper connection with your body and mind. Remember, the journey toward resilience is not a race; it is a ritual of self-care and discovery.
Words Worth Hearing
"You are right now in deep, deep stress but you are tranquil; it's a paradox." — Wim Hof
No force, and you changed your biochemistry.
Practical Takeaways
Incorporate Wim Hof's breathing technique into your daily wellness ritual to enhance resilience and manage stress.
Start with 30 deep breaths followed by a 90-second breath hold, gradually increasing the duration as you become more comfortable.
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