Breathe Better Health: Scientific Practices For Better Living - by Sensei Paul David

COURSE

Breathe Better Health: Scientific Practices For Better Living

With Sensei Paul David

For centuries, the power of breath has been understood by ancient cultures, yet modern society often overlooks this fundamental aspect of health. In this 10-day course, we dive deep into the art and science of breathing—why nasal breathing is critical, how to improve airflow, and techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, breath-holding, and even ancient practices like Tummo. By the end of this course, you'll not only breathe better but feel stronger, clearer, and more in control of your health. Whether lowering stress, enhancing physical performance, or improving sleep, this course will guide you step-by-step to long-lasting benefits.


Meet your Teacher

Welcome! Sensei Paul is a mental health book author, and kids’ books author, private pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, musician & former finance project manager. He prefers a science-based approach to focus on these & other areas in his life to stay hungry to evolve. His approach to facilitating guided meditations and courses stems from a combination of strategy and emotion. He strives to perceive more and evaluate less, all with the focus of transmitting a calming state of mind to his audience in a meaningful way. He hopes you will join him on this interaction and self-discovery journey. As always - It's a great day to be alive!

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10 Days

104 students

3.5 stars

13 min / day

Grounded

English


Lesson 1

Why You Should Improve Your Breathing

Welcome! Today's goal is to learn how enhancing your breathing practices can significantly impact your overall wellness. According to the theory in this section, proper breathing maximizes oxygen absorption, alleviates stress, and aids essential bodily functions, ultimately contributing to better health.

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Lesson 2

Keep Your Mouth Shut

Welcome Back! In our previous session, we explored the importance of enhancing your breathing habits to boost health and well-being. Today’s focus is on understanding the negative impacts of mouth breathing and the benefits of breathing through the nose. The theory in this section suggests that mouth breathing interferes with normal respiratory processes, which can compromise health, whereas nasal breathing supports and optimizes the body’s systems for better overall function.

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Lesson 3

Breathe Through Your Nose

Welcome Back! In the last session, we explored the negative effects of mouth breathing. Today’s objective is to understand why nasal breathing is so essential and how it optimizes our body’s functioning. The theory for this section states that breathing through the nose improves air filtration, oxygen absorption, and overall physical and mental well-being.

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Lesson 4

Breathe With Your Diaphragm

Welcome back! Our previous session was focused on the advantages of nasal breathing, and we explored ways to incorporate it into our daily habits. Today, our goal is to delve into the key role of diaphragmatic breathing and learn techniques for properly activating the diaphragm for better and more efficient breathing. This session's theory suggests that participating in diaphragmatic breathing can enhance your lung capacity, promote better circulation, and lower stress levels, which all bolster your overall well-being.

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Lesson 5

Slow Your Breathing Down

Welcome back! In our previous session, we delved into the significance of nasal breathing and its positive effects on both your mental and physical well-being. For today, our focus is to comprehend the beneficial impact of adopting a slower breathing pace specifically on the equilibrium of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your body. The principle we're looking into in this session posits that deliberately reducing your rate of breathing heightens carbon dioxide levels in the body, which, in turn, optimizes oxygen supply to your body's tissues, fostering overall improved health.

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Lesson 6

Breathe Less

Welcome back! Last time, we talked about how adopting a slower pace of breathing can aid in maintaining a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within your body. Today, we aim to explore how decreasing the amount of air intake can lead to an increase in your body's stamina and efficiency, ultimately enhancing your overall health. The theory we're delving into for this section postulates that by limiting both the extent of our breaths and the number of times we breathe, we can optimize our use of oxygen and thereby boost our overall health.

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Lesson 7

Improve Airflow In Your Mouth

Welcome back! During our last meeting, we delved into how the rate at which you breathe impacts the harmony between oxygen and carbon dioxide within your body, aiding in stress regulation and enhancement of mental clarity. Today, we aspire to comprehend how we can ameliorate airflow within our mouths, with emphasis on appropriate oral posture and exercises designed to foster efficient breathing. The concept we are addressing in this session posits that contemporary dietary and lifestyle shifts have been detrimental to unobstructed breathing. However, by focusing on improving oral posture and honing the mouth's capacity through specific exercises, we can boost airflow and overall respiratory function.

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Lesson 8

Practice Tummo

Welcome back! In our previous session, we concentrated on enhancing the efficiency of your breath by tuning your oral posture and engaging in exercises such as mewing and chewing. For today's session, our goal is to delve into the time-tested Tummo breathing technique and understand its potential benefits in stress management and boosting bodily resilience. The theory backing this section suggests that Tummo breathing, by methodically inducing stress, reinforces the nervous system, hones the body's ability to regulate heat, and aids in recalibrating stress levels.

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Lesson 9

Practice Holding Your Breath

Welcome back! In our previous session, we delved into the Tummo breathing technique, an ancient practice that leverages controlled stress to fortify the nervous system and heighten resilience. In today's session, we aim to understand the advantages of breath-holding exercises and delve into their role in managing anxiety, increasing CO2 tolerance, and boosting both physical and mental stamina. The guiding theory for this section suggests that breath-holding ignites a primal survival mechanism, governed by the brain's chemoreceptors, that can lead to enhanced lung capacity, improved oxygen efficiency, and stronger mental resilience when practiced consciously.

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Lesson 10

Looking Back

Welcome back! Previously, we discussed the advantages of breath-holding and its positive impacts on CO2 tolerance, mental toughness, and physical stamina. Today, we aim to revisit the variety of breathing techniques we've learned and comprehend their potential for boosting long-term health and overall wellness. The principle we're focusing on for this session suggests that with mindful and regular practice of various breathing methods—such as nasal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, controlled slow breathing, and breath-holding—we can significantly improve our respiratory health, alleviate stress, and enhance our overall vitality.

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Anne

December 4, 2024

Loved it all but the fast pace of information. Slow it down and I’ll give it a six!!

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