Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Diaphragmatic Breathing and the Conscience with Leonard Perlmutter - 208
Nov 4, 2021
Leonard Perlmutter, founder of the American Meditation Institute and author, delves into the transformative power of diaphragmatic breathing. He explains how breath influences both emotional well-being and our overall health, discussing techniques to make it a default practice. Listeners learn about reprogramming stress responses and enhancing mindfulness in daily activities. Perlmutter also highlights tools for achieving energetic balance and elevating consciousness, emphasizing empowerment through personal experimentation with breath work.
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Breath Calms Mind via Vagus Nerve
- Diaphragmatic breathing calms the mind by activating the full lung capacity and moving the diaphragm to stimulate the vagus nerve.
- This signals safety to the brain, reducing stress hormones and enabling clearer decision-making through the conscience.
Stress Breathing Harms Brain Health
- Stress and emotional disturbances disrupt smooth breathing, causing jerks and pauses that limit oxygen and prana supply to the brain.
- This insufficient oxygenation gradually damages brain cells and can contribute to dementia in later life.
How to Practice Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Practice diaphragmatic breathing by lying face down in crocodile pose, focusing attention on belly movement.
- Inhale causing the belly to swell and rib cage to expand; exhale gently contracting the belly without jerks or mouth breathing.
