Breath is the first gift of life any of us is given, and the last thing that connects us to life at the end. I cant believe I've went nearly 40 years not knowing how important it is.
Dana Bare Thank you for your elegantly stated, deeply human comment. I will recall this in the conversations I have with friends and family about nasal breathing. Peace.
I couldn't believe how significant the benefits of mouth taping were from the very first night; no night sweats, no nightmares, no morning headache, no parched and dry mouth. PLUS I slept the entire night without needing to get up to pee several times. Still using it 2 months later. It is addictive.
Great to see author James Nestor, having discovered his book. Excellent education for a resent heart surgery patient. Slept with mouth covered last night and to learn only needed a inch of tape was gift for us. 💓💓♥️👍🏾👍🏾
Reading the book now. Ive been interested in breathing since I was 18. This book is offering paradigm shift after paradigm shift. I find myself paying more attention than ever to my breathing.
I've taped my mouth at night for months. Don't snore now and sleep better. My wife laughed at me but since trying it has taped here's every night since. Same results but still take 2/3 of the covers
This information is amazing,I have been a mouth breathing for 30-35 years and generally had shit health since I have been doing this , I will give you one example . I used to walk about 1 mile every 4-5 days and then stop for 2 weeks cause I had no energy since I have been doing this I have been walking now EVERY day for about 6 weeks and wait for it , about 5-6 MILES a day and I don’t even get out of breath or tired ❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍💯
Amazing! Do you consciously count your breath too, or just keep the mouth closed and nostril breathe? This is so fascinating. My cardiovascular health has always been below average based on how healthy I am in most other areas. So curious. And I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and wonder how it’s all related..
One of the most enlightening interviews I have ever heard. Thank you so much for making this interview happen. You’re making the world a much more empowered and healthy place for us humans. Infinite blessings!!
Truly amazing book by James Nestor. For all of you who are interested in breathing properly, and the history of how we have forgotten, get this book. It is life changing!
how could such an important ancient technique not have been part of current common knowledge - I do believe this is what I have been seeking for the last 25 years...
It’s a great book and I for one can attest to the truth of his claims: I went into yoga in my mid forties with adult onset asthma, generally breathing through my mouth and subject to late night, waking anxiety. Breathing practice-Nadi Shodan, Kapalbathi, general yogic breathing, completely changed me over just two years. Asthma ?! GONE. No more medication, no more attacks or even coughing. Anxiety ? If it hits, I breathe it out and go back to sleep, 100% of the time. And, as a wonderful side benefit, my snorkeling has gotten so much better as well. An excellent read for anyone. We all breathe and we all stand to benefit from learning to breathe better
James! I just discovered you. The search went like this. Why do I feel like this? How do I stop feeling like this? Why don't I have any friends? How do I heal from trauma? Why am I so insecure? Why do I cry all the time? And many many more other questions and 32 years later you pop up. I've been breathing incorrectly for 32 YEARS!
Nose breathing cured my morning cough, moistened my mouth, made me look better and made me feel better. It was not easy. I had to think about every breath and action I made for years. A plugged up nose can be unplugged by breathing lightly. Try doing construction with the low blood pressure peaceful feeling you get from that. You need a high energy frak you attitude. I also kept my tongue on the top of my mouth and proper posture to help keep the air way open. It was exhausting. It was worth the effort.
39:00 Even a pulmonologist having been practised for 40 years turns around and questions "why it (proper breathing through nose) has not been taught in school; why are we not teaching it to patients."
I have been doing this without even knowing about the book. MY back pain is almost gone and I don't breathe through my mouth anymore and my lips stay closed most of the time. It also alows me to take deep breaths, which I cannot do before.
Mike you are so humble and such a child like learner with NO EGO about all your wisdom. You are a living example of how breathwork not only makes the human body efficient but probably makes you a better and likeable human. What about a study on that?! 😊
I started taping my mouth shut when I sleep after watching the guest on Joe Rohan. Sleeping better than have my whole life. A simple solution and retraining to breathe through my nose. What a difference! Breathing is essential for good health. So obvious, often overlooked.
Thank you from the Netherlands..mouth taping..I do it practicing the Buteyko therapy..so glad with it..thanks to Patrick Mckeong..I practice the therapy for my high blood pressure .. James Nestor: waiting for a translation..
Thanks so much for all of your work here. Quick suggestion: please put some sound dampening materials on the walls of your recording studio to cut down on your voice resonating in thatspace. I hope this increases the audio quality of your podcasts. Thanks again.
Yes I’ve been taping for about 2-3 years now and I don’t wake up tired and with dry throat and mouth anymore. My lower jaw (after regular stretching) is also more aligned now.
I’m 100% nose breathing, since I switched to raw vegetal eating a year ago. It unlocked my sinuses, and felt so good breathing thru the nose and enjoying it. Then I moved to Wim Hof method,achieving now 4 min breath hold and daily cold showers. I feel my resistance to stress has dramatically improved, and it help so much thru this COVID mess, I ve had no sickness for a year, I can jog breathing thru nose , it is enjoyable
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am a Wim Hoffer but this has just taken it all to next level. I have a Neurological condition which is I believe is better than most due to the knowledge of the breath. Let's hope we can spread the word more. :) Thank you!
I stumbled across your channel by sheer accident, thankfully 😅 I have seen many interviews/vids/talks by Max Strom, and the importance of breath work and breathing. And totally agree with correct nasal breathing, health etc 👍🏻 Being born and bred on a farm, as a child I had much fresh air, much activity, and many occasions, when running around etc. I would have cause to require more oxygen etc., but I can always remember other children taking the ‘P’ out of me as my nostrils used to flare at time when I needed this oxygen. I seemed to be the only one who breathed with flared nostril after running or doing more active things. After a period of time being constantly ‘ribbed’ about this, I consciously started breathing through my mouth, not necessarily to get more intake of air, but to stop the constant jibes etc. A lot of years on now, and learning meditation techniques etc., nasal breathing etc., I find when I exercise, walk fast, I am aware that my nose flares to take in more air/oxygen..... I wonder if you have any info. or knowledge on this that would solve my question ...... Is this normal? Any info would be helpful please. The video I thought was really interesting, fascinating and very engaging.......much thanks 😊 🙏 🐝 Steve, UK
Hi Steve, I'm not sure about the nostils, but that does make sense they would flare to open up and allow more Oxygen in, as I type this im taking big breaths and suddenly very aware of my nostril flare! if I hear or learn any more i'll pop it on the channel. Mike
Hi thanks for this great interview. This is going to be a rather long post. I'm hoping you can offer some insight into my experience with trying to get to healthy breathing. 71 years old now... Some years ago I learned about the Buteyko method. I've been suffering with multiple chronic health issues due to root canals. Sepsis. Never had a problem with the root canals... That dentist was skilled at root canals... So it took a while before I understood that my health issues have something to do with past Standard of Care dental treatments. I had the nine root canals removed by a holistic dentist... Each tooth was sent to a lab and the results showed extremely high bacterial counts that put me at high risk for many ailments. If I had consulted Standard of Care medicine, or even the now popular medical people trained in more holistic treatments, I would be on a huge roller coaster of supplements and medications... And I'd still have nine root canals in my head. Fortunately, with lots of exploring of the internet, I kept hearing about dental procedures being a source of many health issues... I still have a long way to go but my brain function is 75% better... What I learned about the Buteyko method made sense to me scientifically and intuitively. It still does. In this interview James says athletes take about a month and a half to change their breathing pattern... I trained for 9 months 4 to 6 hours a day. I was with the Buteyko Online group. My control pause (BOLT) was nine when I started. About four months in I could push it to 26, but it always hovered around 12. I did their week- long intensive beginning course three times. I never qualified for the intermediate course because my CP never stabilized at 25 or higher which was the requirement. A trainer suggested I take the intermediate course anyway. But I sensed it would not be good for me. It involved incorporating proper breathing into exercise. (I could barely do basic chores without getting extremely out of breath) Then one of the top trainers told me I should do the advanced class, because it focused on the contribution the mind makes regarding proper breathing... I knew all along that getting the mind/attitude right was very important... After 4 months I was not able to relax (even when I wasn't training)... This was extremely stressful for me... So I took the advanced class hoping it would help me relax. 9 months of not relaxing was more than I was willing to put up with... The advanced trainer held me up to the whole class as an example of what a low control pause is like... He did not help me understand how I can relax... One trainer told me warm showers... It didn't help. I know there's something to this breathing because my physiology changed... But I still couldn't relax... I never told them this but I put on 20 lb. during that nine months I trained with them. When I wasn't training, I was so stressed I was eating to comfort myself. The rapport between me and the advanced trainer was gone, he offered free private sessions. I only did one. Because in that session he told me that I was belligerent and crazy... It was an extremely frustrating conversation that did nothing to help me get too healthy breathing. I had no reason to continue with his offer of free sessions. Since it was never my idea to take that advanced class, I asked for a refund saying I was not suited for that class. I was refused the refund in a bulleted email telling me "who I am".. *a complainer, * belligerent, * and I made unreasonable demands I emailed each trainer I had worked with asking them to be more specific about how I made unreasonable demands and complained as it was never mentioned during any of the classes that I had behaved inappropriately... .. I didn't see myself as behaving any differently than anyone else with chronic health issues... But honestly, it's not about the kidding my money back.... it's about the grief, feeling betrayed by trainers I really trusted and respected... and worst of all.....losing my faith in my ability to get to healthy breathing... A few months ago I learned that I have had blood clots in my lungs... CT scans show that they are gone after a course of blood thinners... But I wonder if the blood clots could be the reason I couldn't raise my control pause during those nine months??? And now, I have extreme distress when I try to hold my breath... Even just to measure my CP (or bolt score)... I don't think I'd be able to do another 9 plus months of training, if I couldn't get to a stabilized CP of at least 25... without stabilizing to at least 25... After all if I couldn't do it with that much effort maybe it's not physiologically possible for me. I won't apologize for this long post because I really still hope for some sensible help, instead of being told I'm crazy.
I practice Wim Huf and nasal breathing. I noticed when I was breathing through my mouth, my blood pressure rose. Nasal it drops. When I exercise including walking, yoga , qigong, I do nasal breathing. Have book on Audible to learn more.
I bought James's book breath a few weeks ago and have started reading it, I was somehow drawn to it in the bookshop and now this podcast has popped up in my feed, I am also a month into training to be a breath work instructor, it was interesting to hear he wants to see what happens to the brain doing breathing while having an MRI, I had an MRI a few months ago it was for nearly 2 hours so I did a lot of breath work to keep my body calm and experienced some amazing visuals, I'm yet to see the doctor to discuss the results so it will be interesting to see what they say
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So interesting! And great interview! My yoga breathing has been a life saver helping me sleep for years, but I didn't realize all the other benefits. I need to get this book!
@Benjamin Davis - Glad you enjoyed it! it was a lot of fun talking with James and I love the book. Perth, one day I cannot wait to explore Australia, as a Brit tho the spiders and snakes scare me hahaha
I absolutely love your enthusiasm in helping to make us understand about breath work that could possibly save our life's. Loved listening to James about the history of breath work. Thank you for this brill video. Namaste 🙏
It's really good to see that Hinduism is coming to be useful for the world. Must read Geeta. Do yoga. Your life will change. You don't have to believe in anything as Hinduism makes you self-sufficient.
Stumbled upon this interview have been practicing slow diaphragmatic nasal breathing for about three years. So I started when I was 50 years old. It was mentioned to me by my BJJ professor. So I did a bit of research and found Patrick and Wim. But if you can find it there is a great Horizon documentary from about the late 90's. Where a Russian guy works with some chronic asthmatics it's a great watch. All the doctors dismiss the amazing results achieved. Breathing is the most unconscious thing we do but it should be the most conscious thing we do. Everything in your life can change but the breath remains with you throughout your life. Brilliant podcast.
Michael Bolen see Patrick McKeown for Myotape if you are concerned/ feel panicky about having your mouth totally covered while you sleep. I started using this and Buteyko . Good Luck as it works buteykoclinic.com/myotape/
@@michaelbolen2118 if you breath less because you breath through your nose you will notice that nasal passages tend to stay open. But if your body thinks it gets too little oxygen your hand will take off the tape in your sleep. I folded a little part of the tape so my hand would get a grip. Same as you cough. But your body will learn to cope with less breathing and higher co2 levels. Than you will feel the benefits. I do this for years and i love it. If i forget to do it my mouth tends to stay closed now too i noticed. My body does breath less.
Shared this on Facebook, I do hope many check it out and subscribe, I’m under a lot of stress with solicitors with moving as well as the lockdown , I know there is more to this lockdown than meets the eye , I’ve found myself hardly breathing and it’s scary
Two things: as a child I learned that humming lessened hunger pains. As an adult, I am wondering if people having a heart attack were placed face down if it would affect the attack with less medication.
Dude cool hearing about your journey! Mine was similar with discovering wim hof breathing when I was really struggling physically and mentally and doing that for a few years and then discovering the oxygen advantage! So awesome homie ⚡️
I've always had problems breathing through my nose, definitely mouth breather at night, it just feels plugged up all the time. Because of this I've battled insomnia since a kid, I was a bad student, not because I wasn't smart, but because I felt so tired, to the point I'd fall asleep nealry every class.
I am committed to learning and then facilitating breathwork, what is the best organization to learn from in your opinion? I've spoken to several but I'm very overwhelmed.
Hey mate, this is something I have known for 2 decades due to what happened to my face. Breathing and eating more effective with forward grown face. The good news is, even as adults we can improve our faces. ua-cam.com/video/eivdInkKJvM/v-deo.html
This was a fascinating interview! As an Intuitive Healer, breathwork is very important to me. But after watching this interview, I’m going to buy James’ book and research the benefits of nasal breathing. Thank you!
You won’t hyperventilate (lobster hands) if you relax the exhale. Don’t push the exhale. For an example, hold your breath and then just release it or “Let it go”. If you have been accused of being a control freak, this will help you. 🖐💙🤚
After 1 round of breath and retention I have noticed a double retention can make it way potent ( hold 2min, breathe in hold 15 seconds, exhale hold another 2)
I think a reason so many people people mouth breath is due to their nasal, sinuses, pathways being blocked up due to accumulated body waste. So it's 'easier' to mouth breath. Daily use of a netti pot, over time, clears all the tiny pathways of mucus etc, people didn't even realise they had! Particularly if dissolved natural seasalt is added. Also linked to their diet and body's ability to clear out the waste matter.
This is great. One point though that I question is the left and right nostril concept in accordance to left and right brain. I have seen others called out before for referring to the left brain as more a logic centre and the right as more creative from a perspective that the brain hemisphere model has been debunked. I’m not sure if that is correct or not, but those I see arguing this are very heated about it generally. Interested what others thoughts are on that. I use a alternating left and right nostril breathing daily as a practice before meditation, and I find it very beneficial.
N.B. a Chinese martial arts teacher told me that breathing should be to inhale through the nose, tongue to the roof of the mouth, and exhale through the mouth, tongue to the floor of the mouth.
1. Fresh air ad deep belly nasal breathing 2. Clean Water 3. Sunshine (moderation) 20-30 minutes 4. Proper Nutrition: avoid preservatives and whites (bread, sugar, milk, salt). Fast 1/7 days, local honey as a sweetener. 5. Exercise; stay limber, stretch. Tone up, don't bulk up. 6. Rest; 7-8 hours a day resting. Firm mattress -- not pillow tops. 7. Positive Mental Attitude; gratitude 8. Lift properly; square up, head straight, bend knees, carry objects close to the chest. By Paul Bragg
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Breath is the first gift of life any of us is given, and the last thing that connects us to life at the end.
I cant believe I've went nearly 40 years not knowing how important it is.
same here hun but not til iam 67
@@arulaful all day. every day.
Dana Bare Thank you for your elegantly stated, deeply human comment. I will recall this in the conversations I have with friends and family about nasal breathing. Peace.
Me too 😁
I couldn't believe how significant the benefits of mouth taping were from the very first night; no night sweats, no nightmares, no morning headache, no parched and dry mouth. PLUS I slept the entire night without needing to get up to pee several times. Still using it 2 months later. It is addictive.
I heard Mr. Nestor on NPR, ever since I've been taping my mouth at night, I no longer wake up and start coughing, thank you, sir.
Great to see author James Nestor, having discovered his book. Excellent education for a resent heart surgery patient. Slept with mouth covered last night and to learn only needed a inch of tape was gift for us. 💓💓♥️👍🏾👍🏾
Reading the book now. Ive been interested in breathing since I was 18. This book is offering paradigm shift after paradigm shift. I find myself paying more attention than ever to my breathing.
What technique do you use
I've taped my mouth at night for months. Don't snore now and sleep better. My wife laughed at me but since trying it has taped here's every night since. Same results but still take 2/3 of the covers
Hah! You should tell her that as she continues mouth-taping, her need for so much of the covers, will decrease ;)
I'm really interested in breathe. It's been something I've been doing most of my life. Glad to hear others have similar interests.
This information is amazing,I have been a mouth breathing for 30-35 years and generally had shit health since I have been doing this , I will give you one example . I used to walk about 1 mile every 4-5 days and then stop for 2 weeks cause I had no energy since I have been doing this I have been walking now EVERY day for about 6 weeks and wait for it , about 5-6 MILES a day and I don’t even get out of breath or tired ❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍💯
Amazing!
Do you consciously count your breath too, or just keep the mouth closed and nostril breathe?
This is so fascinating. My cardiovascular health has always been below average based on how healthy I am in most other areas. So curious. And I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and wonder how it’s all related..
Go for it hamza ali
One of the most enlightening interviews I have ever heard. Thank you so much for making this interview happen. You’re making the world a much more empowered and healthy place for us humans. Infinite blessings!!
Thank you
Larisa Stow
I can’t wait to get James’ book and get started. Thank you both for an informative hour.
Truly amazing book by James Nestor. For all of you who are interested in breathing properly, and the history of how we have forgotten, get this book. It is life changing!
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how could such an important ancient technique not have been part of current common knowledge - I do believe this is what I have been seeking for the last 25 years...
"Breathe" by James Nester is well worth reading for those interested in breathing for health.
It’s a great book and I for one can attest to the truth of his claims:
I went into yoga in my mid forties with adult onset asthma, generally breathing through my mouth and subject to late night, waking anxiety.
Breathing practice-Nadi Shodan, Kapalbathi, general yogic breathing, completely changed me over just two years.
Asthma ?! GONE. No more medication, no more attacks or even coughing.
Anxiety ? If it hits, I breathe it out and go back to sleep, 100% of the time.
And, as a wonderful side benefit, my snorkeling has gotten so much better as well.
An excellent read for anyone. We all breathe and we all stand to benefit from learning to breathe better
James! I just discovered you. The search went like this.
Why do I feel like this?
How do I stop feeling like this?
Why don't I have any friends?
How do I heal from trauma?
Why am I so insecure?
Why do I cry all the time?
And many many more other questions and 32 years later you pop up. I've been breathing incorrectly for 32 YEARS!
Nose breathing cured my morning cough, moistened my mouth, made me look better and made me feel better.
It was not easy. I had to think about every breath and action I made for years.
A plugged up nose can be unplugged by breathing lightly. Try doing construction with the low blood pressure peaceful feeling you get from that. You need a high energy frak you attitude.
I also kept my tongue on the top of my mouth and proper posture to help keep the air way open. It was exhausting. It was worth the effort.
Informative podcasts are a great addition to this channel. Thanks for al the content is has been very helpful!
Glad you think so! our pleasure
39:00 Even a pulmonologist having been practised for 40 years turns around and questions "why it (proper breathing through nose) has not been taught in school; why are we not teaching it to patients."
I have been doing this without even knowing about the book. MY back pain is almost gone and I don't breathe through my mouth anymore and my lips stay closed most of the time. It also alows me to take deep breaths, which I cannot do before.
Mike you are so humble and such a child like learner with NO EGO about all your wisdom. You are a living example of how breathwork not only makes the human body efficient but probably makes you a better and likeable human. What about a study on that?! 😊
Ahh Thanks so much, you have put a smile on my face, white belt mentality!!! goes a long way I think..
I started taping my mouth shut when I sleep after watching the guest on Joe Rohan. Sleeping better than have my whole life. A simple solution and retraining to breathe through my nose. What a difference! Breathing is essential for good health. So obvious, often overlooked.
Thats great news Catherine Laden, thanks for sharing :-)
Nice 👍
one of the best podcasts i've heard in a while. Such great content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Fantastic interview. And very nicely explained by the guest in a plain English simple way.
Many thanks!
Thank you from the Netherlands..mouth taping..I do it practicing the Buteyko therapy..so glad with it..thanks to Patrick Mckeong..I practice the therapy for my high blood pressure ..
James Nestor: waiting for a translation..
Thanks so much for all of your work here. Quick suggestion: please put some sound dampening materials on the walls of your recording studio to cut down on your voice resonating in thatspace. I hope this increases the audio quality of your podcasts. Thanks again.
Fabulously overview of the importance of breathing. Sounds like there are many frontiers of exploration. Happy breathing!
From Argentina.
Love your work.
Your voice is very inviting.
Thanks a lot!
Yes I’ve been taping for about 2-3 years now and I don’t wake up tired and with dry throat and mouth anymore. My lower jaw (after regular stretching) is also more aligned now.
Yes, and I've noticed I've quit grinding my teeth for some reason.
I’m 100% nose breathing, since I switched to raw vegetal eating a year ago. It unlocked my sinuses, and felt so good breathing thru the nose and enjoying it. Then I moved to Wim Hof method,achieving now 4 min breath hold and daily cold showers. I feel my resistance to stress has dramatically improved, and it help so much thru this COVID mess, I ve had no sickness for a year, I can jog breathing thru nose , it is enjoyable
So stoked I found this channel man! Breath is life ⚡️🙌🏼
Hi Will, I love your channel as well!!! great videos people should go check out! Mike
@@TAKEADEEPBREATH foshoo bro! we should collaborate in future! just lmk!
Excellent information, great guest, and a great interviewer. No rambling while searching for a question.
Thanks for listening
Peace & blessings! INHALE!
This was such a great podcast!! Learned so much and ordered the book for more details!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am a Wim Hoffer but this has just taken it all to next level. I have a Neurological condition which is I believe is better than most due to the knowledge of the breath. Let's hope we can spread the word more. :) Thank you!
You're very welcome! thanks for the comments
I stumbled across your channel by sheer accident, thankfully 😅
I have seen many interviews/vids/talks by Max Strom, and the importance of breath work and breathing. And totally agree with correct nasal breathing, health etc 👍🏻
Being born and bred on a farm, as a child I had much fresh air, much activity, and many occasions, when running around etc. I would have cause to require more oxygen etc., but I can always remember other children taking the ‘P’ out of me as my nostrils used to flare at time when I needed this oxygen.
I seemed to be the only one who breathed with flared nostril after running or doing more active things. After a period of time being constantly ‘ribbed’ about this, I consciously started breathing through my mouth, not necessarily to get more intake of air, but to stop the constant jibes etc.
A lot of years on now, and learning meditation techniques etc., nasal breathing etc., I find when I exercise, walk fast, I am aware that my nose flares to take in more air/oxygen..... I wonder if you have any info. or knowledge on this that would solve my question ...... Is this normal?
Any info would be helpful please.
The video I thought was really interesting, fascinating and very engaging.......much thanks 😊 🙏 🐝
Steve, UK
You’re perfect just the way you are, Steve!
Hi Steve, I'm not sure about the nostils, but that does make sense they would flare to open up and allow more Oxygen in, as I type this im taking big breaths and suddenly very aware of my nostril flare! if I hear or learn any more i'll pop it on the channel.
Mike
Thank you for this valuable information !!
Hi thanks for this great interview. This is going to be a rather long post. I'm hoping you can offer some insight into my experience with trying to get to healthy breathing.
71 years old now... Some years ago I learned about the Buteyko method. I've been suffering with multiple chronic health issues due to root canals. Sepsis. Never had a problem with the root canals... That dentist was skilled at root canals... So it took a while before I understood that my health issues have something to do with past Standard of Care dental treatments. I had the nine root canals removed by a holistic dentist... Each tooth was sent to a lab and the results showed extremely high bacterial counts that put me at high risk for many ailments. If I had consulted Standard of Care medicine, or even the now popular medical people trained in more holistic treatments, I would be on a huge roller coaster of supplements and medications... And I'd still have nine root canals in my head.
Fortunately, with lots of exploring of the internet, I kept hearing about dental procedures being a source of many health issues...
I still have a long way to go but my brain function is 75% better... What I learned about the Buteyko method made sense to me scientifically and intuitively. It still does.
In this interview James says athletes take about a month and a half to change their breathing pattern...
I trained for 9 months 4 to 6 hours a day. I was with the Buteyko Online group. My control pause (BOLT) was nine when I started. About four months in I could push it to 26, but it always hovered around 12. I did their week- long intensive beginning course three times.
I never qualified for the intermediate course because my CP never stabilized at 25 or higher which was the requirement. A trainer suggested I take the intermediate course anyway. But I sensed it would not be good for me. It involved incorporating proper breathing into exercise. (I could barely do basic chores without getting extremely out of breath)
Then one of the top trainers told me I should do the advanced class, because it focused on the contribution the mind makes regarding proper breathing... I knew all along that getting the mind/attitude right was very important...
After 4 months I was not able to relax (even when I wasn't training)...
This was extremely stressful for me... So I took the advanced class hoping it would help me relax. 9 months of not relaxing was more than I was willing to put up with...
The advanced trainer held me up to the whole class as an example of what a low control pause is like... He did not help me understand how I can relax... One trainer told me warm showers... It didn't help.
I know there's something to this breathing because my physiology changed... But I still couldn't relax... I never told them this but I put on 20 lb. during that nine months I trained with them. When I wasn't training, I was so stressed I was eating to comfort myself.
The rapport between me and the advanced trainer was gone, he offered free private sessions. I only did one. Because in that session he told me that I was belligerent and crazy... It was an extremely frustrating conversation that did nothing to help me get too healthy breathing. I had no reason to continue with his offer of free sessions.
Since it was never my idea to take that advanced class, I asked for a refund saying I was not suited for that class. I was refused the refund in a bulleted email telling me "who I am"..
*a complainer,
* belligerent,
* and I made unreasonable demands
I emailed each trainer I had worked with asking them to be more specific about how I made unreasonable demands and complained as it was never mentioned during any of the classes that I had behaved inappropriately...
.. I didn't see myself as behaving any differently than anyone else with chronic health issues...
But honestly, it's not about the kidding my money back....
it's about the grief, feeling betrayed by trainers I really trusted and respected... and worst of all.....losing my faith in my ability to get to healthy breathing...
A few months ago I learned that I have had blood clots in my lungs... CT scans show that they are gone after a course of blood thinners... But I wonder if the blood clots could be the reason I couldn't raise my control pause during those nine months???
And now, I have extreme distress when I try to hold my breath... Even just to measure my CP (or bolt score)...
I don't think I'd be able to do another 9 plus months of training, if I couldn't get to a stabilized CP of at least 25... without stabilizing to at least 25...
After all if I couldn't do it with that much effort maybe it's not physiologically possible for me.
I won't apologize for this long post because I really still hope for some sensible help, instead of being told I'm crazy.
I practice Wim Huf and nasal breathing. I noticed when I was breathing through my mouth, my blood pressure rose. Nasal it drops. When I exercise including walking, yoga , qigong, I do nasal breathing. Have book on Audible to learn more.
Breathing technics starts at 26:40
Thank you
This was highly informative. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
I bought James's book breath a few weeks ago and have started reading it, I was somehow drawn to it in the bookshop and now this podcast has popped up in my feed, I am also a month into training to be a breath work instructor, it was interesting to hear he wants to see what happens to the brain doing breathing while having an MRI, I had an MRI a few months ago it was for nearly 2 hours so I did a lot of breath work to keep my body calm and experienced some amazing visuals, I'm yet to see the doctor to discuss the results so it will be interesting to see what they say
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Great interview!
Learned so much within 15 minutes. Really exciting & interesting content - thank you!
Great to hear!
@@TAKEADEEPBREATH I've been listening to the audio book for Breath and it's been so insightful.
So interesting! And great interview! My yoga breathing has been a life saver helping me sleep for years, but I didn't realize all the other benefits. I need to get this book!
Super interesting. Love learning more about the breath
Amazing. As I was watching I started to breath better and checked my heart rate down to 56 bpm. Great video 5 Stars
Can't wait!! Greatings from Italy! Love this channel!
Hello Italy, Greetings from England
@@TAKEADEEPBREATH Beautiful England!!! :)
Great interview and a great book(just read it). Thanks for the awesome channel - from Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺
@Benjamin Davis - Glad you enjoyed it! it was a lot of fun talking with James and I love the book. Perth, one day I cannot wait to explore Australia, as a Brit tho the spiders and snakes scare me hahaha
TAKE A DEEP BREATH You’ve gotta come over - a rugged and beautiful place. The creepy crawlies are OK if you treat them nice too 😂
I absolutely love your enthusiasm in helping to make us understand about breath work that could possibly save our life's. Loved listening to James about the history of breath work. Thank you for this brill video. Namaste 🙏
Thanks JJ
It's really good to see that Hinduism is coming to be useful for the world. Must read Geeta. Do yoga. Your life will change. You don't have to believe in anything as Hinduism makes you self-sufficient.
Great interview James is really relatable good questions great informative answer.
Thanks Jackie, glad you enjoyed it
informative!!! Thanks
This is so good and so important, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you both, great interview! Looking forward to reading the book!
Wonderful!
Great Interview! Read Nestor's Book. Best page turner in a while. It may save your life.
Thank you. I'm so excited for this. Downloading, will be listening later today.
Thanks for listening
Absolutely great podcast
Thanks for listening
A brilliant channel thank you for this content
Great listen, Thankyou so much
Thank you too!
Stumbled upon this interview have been practicing slow diaphragmatic nasal breathing for about three years. So I started when I was 50 years old. It was mentioned to me by my BJJ professor. So I did a bit of research and found Patrick and Wim. But if you can find it there is a great Horizon documentary from about the late 90's. Where a Russian guy works with some chronic asthmatics it's a great watch. All the doctors dismiss the amazing results achieved. Breathing is the most unconscious thing we do but it should be the most conscious thing we do. Everything in your life can change but the breath remains with you throughout your life. Brilliant podcast.
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Looking forward to this one!!
Thanks Lester, I asked your question, be sure to check back for the answer...
I do the buteko method breathing,& mouth tape at night,changed my life!
Same here👍
Do you have have trouble at night if your nasal passages stuff up a bit?
Michael Bolen see Patrick McKeown for Myotape if you are concerned/ feel panicky about having your mouth totally covered while you sleep. I started using this and Buteyko . Good Luck as it works
buteykoclinic.com/myotape/
@@michaelbolen2118 if you breath less because you breath through your nose you will notice that nasal passages tend to stay open. But if your body thinks it gets too little oxygen your hand will take off the tape in your sleep. I folded a little part of the tape so my hand would get a grip. Same as you cough. But your body will learn to cope with less breathing and higher co2 levels. Than you will feel the benefits. I do this for years and i love it. If i forget to do it my mouth tends to stay closed now too i noticed. My body does breath less.
Shared this on Facebook, I do hope many check it out and subscribe, I’m under a lot of stress with solicitors with moving as well as the lockdown , I know there is more to this lockdown than meets the eye , I’ve found myself hardly breathing and it’s scary
Hang in there Carl Adams, thank you for sharing as well on facebook,
Awesome talk, thanks...from Montreal
Excellent interview.
Thank you
Two things: as a child I learned that humming lessened hunger pains.
As an adult, I am wondering if people having a heart attack were placed face down if it would affect the attack with less medication.
What a great interview. Loved it. Wonderful insight into breath. Thank you.
Dude cool hearing about your journey! Mine was similar with discovering wim hof breathing when I was really struggling physically and mentally and doing that for a few years and then discovering the oxygen advantage! So awesome homie ⚡️
What is the “oxygen advantage?”
great, useful interview. thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job! Thank you🎉
Really liked this interview.
Thank you so much
I've always had problems breathing through my nose, definitely mouth breather at night, it just feels plugged up all the time. Because of this I've battled insomnia since a kid, I was a bad student, not because I wasn't smart, but because I felt so tired, to the point I'd fall asleep nealry every class.
Patrick McKeown, Buteyko Clinic had all the same problems. He has a lot of videos and a couple books out. He and James Nestor have a podcast together.
great host, great book
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I am committed to learning and then facilitating breathwork, what is the best organization to learn from in your opinion? I've spoken to several but I'm very overwhelmed.
So interesting, so many answers to my questions. I just ordered a book.
Great stuff nina x
That’s why in pranayam breathing exercise you hum by om
Gorgeous knowledge 👍✨❤️‼️🌟🌟
Thank you for commenting. x
Anyone else here because of Joe Rogan? 😍
It was so great to see James on Joe Rogan! I'm so pleased for James and for Breath work, its great that breath work is getting a mainstream audience!
Haha.. yeap. Me also. It was great chat, but Joe didn't follow on couple important things. Wanna find out more.
What points? Maybe i can help answer them...
Hey mate, this is something I have known for 2 decades due to what happened to my face. Breathing and eating more effective with forward grown face. The good news is, even as adults we can improve our faces. ua-cam.com/video/eivdInkKJvM/v-deo.html
Yes. Yes I am!
This was a fascinating interview! As an Intuitive Healer, breathwork is very important to me. But after watching this interview, I’m going to buy James’ book and research the benefits of nasal breathing. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing!
This is the third interview I have watched on this and it’s the best one 😊
Oh wow thank you
Loved the interview and also the book.
Thanks for watching and commenting Karen
great content, thank you so much! :D
Glad you liked it!
Don't worry if you get dizzy. Stop if you need to. Start again. Get stronger and stronger.
this sounds so promising! thank you!
You won’t hyperventilate (lobster hands) if you relax the exhale. Don’t push the exhale. For an example, hold your breath and then just release it or “Let it go”.
If you have been accused of being a control freak, this will help you.
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After 1 round of breath and retention I have noticed a double retention can make it way potent ( hold 2min, breathe in hold 15 seconds, exhale hold another 2)
A BIG THANKS!
thank you Michel Rea
I think a reason so many people people mouth breath is due to their nasal, sinuses, pathways being blocked up due to accumulated body waste. So it's 'easier' to mouth breath. Daily use of a netti pot, over time, clears all the tiny pathways of mucus etc, people didn't even realise they had! Particularly if dissolved natural seasalt is added. Also linked to their diet and body's ability to clear out the waste matter.
This is great. One point though that I question is the left and right nostril concept in accordance to left and right brain. I have seen others called out before for referring to the left brain as more a logic centre and the right as more creative from a perspective that the brain hemisphere model has been debunked. I’m not sure if that is correct or not, but those I see arguing this are very heated about it generally. Interested what others thoughts are on that. I use a alternating left and right nostril breathing daily as a practice before meditation, and I find it very beneficial.
AN excellent interview.
Thank you and you also now have a new subscriber :-)
Can someone do breathwork in a PET scanner with various dopamine, serotonin and gaba radiotracers, please! Would be so interested!
Should we be breathing (in and out) through our nose during the day also?
I learned my pranayama breath work at Pranic Healing and it changed my life.
N.B. a Chinese martial arts teacher told me that breathing should be to inhale through the nose, tongue to the roof of the mouth, and exhale through the mouth, tongue to the floor of the mouth.
We eat 10kg of air daily, wow, deserves much greater attention
thank you
You're welcome
subscribed and liked. have a septoplasty booked in in 2 weeks. but feel my air intakes have gotten better since doing the wim hof method for a month
1. Fresh air ad deep belly nasal breathing
2. Clean Water
3. Sunshine (moderation) 20-30 minutes
4. Proper Nutrition: avoid preservatives and whites (bread, sugar, milk, salt). Fast 1/7 days, local honey as a sweetener.
5. Exercise; stay limber, stretch. Tone up, don't bulk up.
6. Rest; 7-8 hours a day resting. Firm mattress -- not pillow tops.
7. Positive Mental Attitude; gratitude
8. Lift properly; square up, head straight, bend knees, carry objects close to the chest.
By Paul Bragg
It would be interesting to see an analysis of the breathing techniques, and the science, of qi gong.