This chapter explores the significance of the diaphragm as the main respiratory muscle and its ability to relieve pressure on the heart. The speakers also delve into how other muscles contribute to breathing, especially in individuals with lung disease, and stress the importance of strengthening the diaphragm while maintaining rhythmicity and attention.
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Today's Conversation is with Dr Alan Watkins.
Dr. Alan Watkins, renowned for his coherence breathwork expertise, left his medical career to focus on organizational leadership and well-being. With over 8 million views on his TED Talks, he combines neuroscience and human development to inspire global change
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Chapters;
00:00 HRV Introduction: Significance and health impact.
05:35 HRV in Research: Predicting illness and recovery.
10:54 Understanding HRV: Knowing what numbers mean.
15:39 HRV Tracking Devices: Recommendations for accuracy.
21:05 Adrenaline and HRV: Daytime changes analysis.
28:38 Co-Regulation: Influencing each other's systems.
34:19 Flow States: Coherence and synchronization.
43:05 Aging and Diseases: Cortisol, DHEA, and health.
53:27 Emotions and Meaning: The role in life.
1:01:56 Emotions vs. Feelings: Key differences.
1:14:25 Breathing Techniques: Adapting to lung capacity.
1:22:01 Coherence Breathing: Starting tips.
1:27:00 Human System Study: Insights from Dr. Watkins.
1:29:05 Coherence Breathing Exercise: Guided practice.
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Do not practice this breathwork during pregnancy, or if you are epileptic. People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions, should always consult a medical professional before starting breathwork. These breathing exercises are a guide only, you should always listen to your own body and not push yourself, if you feel unwell STOP. Never practice breathing exercises before or during diving, driving, swimming, taking a bath, or in any other circumstance where the loss of consciousness could result in bodily harm. Deep breathing may cause tingling sensations, a ringing in the ears, and/or light-headedness. These are normal responses and are no cause for alarm. If you faint, however, you have gone too far and should take it more slowly next time.
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