Breathing expert Mike Maher discusses key topics including lung longevity, coherent breathing, ancient breathing wisdom, bodily pump functions, athletic perspectives on breathing, tongue ties impact on health, and mouth breathing's effects on sleep quality. The podcast also touches on palate expansion techniques, guided breathing exercises, and stress reduction through breathing meditation.
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Maintain Lung Health
Counteract shrinking lungs after age 30 with proper breathing techniques and exercise.
Incorporate nasal breathing to protect lungs from environmental irritants.
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Coherent Breathing Benefits
Coherent breathing, at 4-8 breaths per minute, syncs heart rate with respiration, calming the brain.
This synchronization improves heart rate variability and promotes alpha brain wave activity, aiding meditation and focus.
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Coherent Breathing: A Versatile Practice
Coherent breathing, inhaling and exhaling at 5-6 seconds, is simple and can be practiced anytime.
It normalizes blood pressure, improves heart rate variability, and promotes alpha brain waves.
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Welcome to the best of our last few podcast episodes, maybe this is a refresher or maybe a chance to hear part of a conversation you missed and might want to dig deeper into later. We took a lot of time to pair these conversations for you, and I hope you enjoy them, love Mike Maher.
If you enjoyed these highlights you can find the full episodes here James Nestor: https://youtu.be/LEenZraqB9I Dr Shreen Lim: https://youtu.be/BADzluxbOZY David 'Jacko' Jackson: https://youtu.be/M3BQPYjM0Pk Dr Rosalaba Courtney: https://youtu.be/wo3wCVVCVsg
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction with Mike Maher 5:01 James Nestor: The Framingham Study and Lung Longevity 10:02 James Nestor: Coherent Breathing and Its Effects 15:03 James Nestor: Ancient Breathing Wisdom 20:04 Dr. Rosalba Courtney: Breathing as a Bodily Pump 25:05 Dr. Rosalba Courtney: The Science of Breath Holds 30:06 David "Jacko" Jackson: Athletic Perspective on Breathing 35:07 Dr. Lim: Understanding Tongue Ties in Children and Adults 40:08 Dr. Lim: Palate Expansion and Its Benefits 45:09 Dr. Lim: Mouth Breathing's Impact on Sleep Quality 50:10 Mike Maher: Closing Thoughts and Breathing Exercise
Welcome To TAKE A DEEP BREATH
Greetings! I'm Mike Maher, your guide on this breathwork journey and the host of this YouTube channel. As a new father to a beautiful baby boy, I left my corporate career behind to pursue my passion - helping people harness the transformative power of breathwork. I firmly believe in the life-changing potential of the breath, and it's my mission to help the world breathe better.
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Safety Information: 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.
Disclaimer The information provided in this video is provided for informational purposes only and is NOT to be used or relied on for any treatment purposes. All information provided by TAKE A DEEP BREATH is of a general nature, only for educational/entertainment purposes. No information is to be taken as medical or health advice. Follow this breathing exercise at your own risk. TAKE A DEEP BREATH or Mike Maher is not responsible for any losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this video. There is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or
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