Breath

Broadcast on September 19, 2020

Air is freely available

Breathe in / Inhale

Oxygen

First breath (at birth)

Breath out / Exhale

Carbon dioxide

Last breath (at death)

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Traditions for systematic breathing

Yoga

Anapana (Tranquility Meditation)

Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

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Deep Breathing

Shallow Breathing

Controlled Breathing (using count)

Equal length
4/4, 5/5 or 6/6

Longer exhale
4/8

Hold
4/7/8

Extremely long exhale
xx/20

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Advantages

Balanced system

Sleep

Occasional need for agitation

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Aids for breathing

Portable Oxygen Tank

Ventilator