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Laugh Your Stress Away with Comedian Dermot Whelan

WHOOP Podcast

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Challenges of Climbing Kilimanjaro and the Science of Breathing Practices

This chapter explores the physical and mental challenges of climbing Kilimanjaro, particularly focusing on how the body copes with high altitude and anxiety. It discusses the effects of altitude on the body in relation to COVID-19 markers and explores individual responses to practices like stretching and chanting, and their impact on heart rate variability (HRV) and recovery. The chapter also delves into the science behind slowing down breathing techniques like box breathing and chanting practices, highlighting their positive effects on HRV and heart coherence.

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