Breathing Upregulation
Breathing Upregulation Why and How Would We Use These Exercises? Upregulation is essentially the process of preparing the nervous system for an excitatory event. This is especially useful for the sorts of occasions that require intense focus and high performance. This way, we are less distracted and prepared for action. While most of us […]
Breathwork Basics
Breathwork Basics The Benefits of Breathing Breathing is essential. Ground-breaking stuff, right? Whether we are conscious of it or not, we breathe somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 times per day. The way we breathe directly affects our physical and mental health, athletic performance, emotional intelligence, stress management, and even longevity. This seemingly autonomous process plays […]
The Oxygen Advantage: The simple, scientifically proven breathing techniques for a healthier, slimmer, faster, and fitter you
The Oxygen Advantage: The simple, scientifically proven breathing techniques for a healthier, slimmer, faster, and fitter you Author: Patrick McKeown Topics: Breathing All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from […]
The Breathing Cheat Sheet
The Breathing Cheat Sheet Assume (unless otherwise stated) that each breath is to be through the nose and executed diaphragmatically. Some of the exercises mentioned stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), so we recommend being careful if you have high blood pressure, a weak heart, epilepsy, or reduced liver function. If you are uncertain, find […]
The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits
The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits Author: Wim Hof Topics: Breathing, Cold Exposure All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. FOREWORD: An […]
Breathology: The Art of Conscious Breathing
Breathology: The Art of Conscious Breathing Author: Stig Åvall Severinsen Topics: Breathing, Yoga All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Preface 20,000-30,000 breaths per day. The […]
Athene’s Theory of Everything
Athene’s Theory of Everything Author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbh5l0b2-0o&t=32s Topics: Neuroscience, Physics All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. God is in the Neurons Neuroplasticity. Creating specific stronger neuronal […]
Humans: A Brief History of How we F*cked it All Up
Humans: A Brief History of How we F*cked it All Up Author: Tom Phillips Topics: Anthropology, History, Heuristics, Biases All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. […]
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware
Pragmatic Thinking & Learning: Refactor Your Wetware Author: Andy Hunt Topics: Neuroscience, Learning, Mental Models, Systems Thinking All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Chapter 1: […]
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Author: James Nestor Topics: Breathing All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. One: The Worst Breathers in the […]