Fit Soul Chapter 13 - Breathtaking

May 16, 2021

Discover the fascinating differences between nasal and mouth breathing and why nasal passages are essential for air quality. Explore how breathwork enhances mindfulness and fosters spiritual connections. Dive into the transformative power of conscious breathing in intimacy and spirituality. Reflect on the miracle of breath as a link to gratitude and life, revealing how mindful breathing can deepen your appreciation for both air and nourishment.

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Nasal Breathing Benefits

Your nasal passages warm, clean, and humidify inhaled air, using mucus and blood supply.
Nitric oxide, produced in nasal sinuses, dilates bronchial tubes and has antimicrobial properties.

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Mindful Breathing for Presence

Use mindful breathing for presence and focus: Inhale through your nose, exhale through pursed lips.
Notice body sensations, contract and relax tense muscles, and gently return to your breath.

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Breathwork for Sleep

Optimize sleep with double inhales/exhales or the 4-7-8 method (4-count inhale, 7-count hold, 8-count exhale).
A long exhale can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation.

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Hey, what's up. It's Ben Greenfield. You may have heard that I wrote a new book. It's free at fitsoulbook.com as a digital download. You can also get the physical version for next to nothing. I'm not making any money off this book. I'm just covering my shipping and handling and printing costs. I just want you to experience some of the things I've written within the pages.

Now, because of that, I'm also recording the audio book version, and I want to give you a bit of a taste of that audio book version.

If you like it all the resources and everything for what you're about to hear are at fitsoulbook.com/resources.

So I hope you enjoy this chapter and you can always find me on social media at Ben Greenfield Fitness on most social media platforms. And perhaps there you can just let me know what you think.

So without further ado, here we go.

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