The Revolutionary Art of Breathing with Richard Jamieson

This week, Richard Jamieson joins us to discuss how using breathing techniques can help you de-stress and keep calm.Episode Highlights[05:14] The Accessibility Of BreathworkPractising meditation and mindfulness helps cope with stress. They’re accessible to everyone.  [08:09] What Does Breathing Do To The Body?When we take control of our breath, we can decrease our stress and agitation.[14:59] Breathing TechniquesThe first step is to bring awareness to the breath. Wondering what to look for when observing your breathing? Tune in to the episode to learn more. [17:48] Long-Term View For BreathingThe ideal breath is around five and a half seconds on the inhale and exhale respectively. Devote some minutes of your day to developing breathing techniques. [19:11] Breathing Rate And Heart Rate VariabilityWe also need to look at heart rate variability.Low heart rate variability means an accumulation of stress. We can increase heart rate variability through slower and coherent breathing. [22:23] Finding BalanceChronic stress can create a pattern of holding our breath or breathing too quickly.Practising proper breathing techniques allows us to find the right carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in our bodies.We can balance our body’s needs.[29:19] Beating StressWhen you feel like you’re breathing too fast, try using your fingers to count off your inhales and exhales.  To calm yourself down, exhale longer than your inhale. To activate yourself, inhale longer than your exhale.[34:26] Holotropic Breathwork  This induces an altered state of consciousness in a dark room with evocative music. For Richard, this kind of breathwork is a psychological detox. [43:25] Summary Of Breathing TipsRemember ART: awareness, regulation, and transformation. Bring awareness to your breath. Regulate yourself through coherent breathing. Explore different breathing techniques.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Sign up for a FREE workbook.Join the Shapes Collective Facebook group.Find out more about our training here.Email Rachel or reach her on LinkedIn or Twitter.Podcast Links: Richard’s websitePermission to Thrive for doctorsBreath by James Nestor