TAKE A DEEP BREATH
#101 Dr Rosalba Courtney | Rethinking Functional Breathing Beyond Co2
Jun 30, 2024
Dr. Rosalba Courtney discusses rethinking functional breathing beyond CO2, exploring topics like tailoring breath work, the Swiss Army Knife approach, brain waves and breath holding, factors influencing breath hold duration, research on CO2 levels, defining functional breathing, at-home breathing assessments, and techniques for improving breath hold time.
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- Breathing as a pump is crucial for fluid movement and pressure changes in the body.
- Feedback from respiratory muscles influences brain's respiratory control, impacting breath holding abilities.
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Breath Work Techniques with Dr. Rosalba Courtney
Dr. Rosalba Courtney, with over 40 years of experience in the breath work field, discusses various breathing techniques focusing on the importance of breathing as a pump. She emphasizes the significance of creating movement and pressure change through breath and its impact on lymphatic fluid, venous blood, and cerebrospinal fluid. She advocates for a range of breathing methods, from slow relaxed breathing to strong breathing techniques that stimulate fluid movement throughout the body.
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