I have felt that even as of 2023 I still don't really understand how to breath in many circumstances... Curious if a different style of chair might be better for breath (example [[kneeling chair]]) # Breathing See [[Types of breathing]] Breath in [[the present|now]] breath out forever. The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is **12 to 18 breaths per minute**... ideal is... I think I heard 14 but not sure. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9873947/ (the jist is of course it is helpful) ## Misc - chi gong translate to breath work - Notice that breathing just happens. It is both voluntary and involuntary. - Breathing is the best thing. Control over the breath seems like a [[superpower]]. - Reminding me to breathe is one of the kindest things a [[guide to being my friend|friend]] friend can do. - When does breath become air ... [[non-duality]] - [[your breath is vast]] - [[Types of breathing]] ## Observations re: breathing - The difference between hating [[cold water|cold showers]] and loving them can be seen largely through breath for me. - The difference between an unenjoyable hike and a great one shows up in my breath ## Breath is intertwined with so many things. - Fat is lost largely via breath (https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7257) - Every [[emotion]] has a breath pattern. ## Related - [[breath resistance gadet]] - [[mouth tape for sleep]] - [[screen apnea]] - [[Types of breathing]] ![[wake up breath.gif|200]] ![[4-7-8.gif|200]]