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I just started watching some of your videos a few days ago. For a long time, I have thought that breath was extremely important in regards to relaxation and health. Your guided videos are very helpful and some of the best instruction I've seen on breath and relaxation. Thanks.
Thanks so much for that @Paul Rosano I really appreciate that feedback. It means a lot to me to hear how my videos are being received and how I can better be of service to my community. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask. It helps me to figure out which video tutorials to prioritize next. Many thanks. Have a great day and happy breathing.
@Pmc1744 Thank you very much for watching and commenting. You are very kind to leave such a nice response and for supporting the channel. I appreciate you. Have a wonderful day.💖
Very helpful and informative. I had not seen one of your videos before finding this one by accident. Your natural charm, simplicity and obvious sense of caring are very big components of your effectiveness.
@J R I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to reply. I hope you got some value out of the video, and I hope to see you around the channel again some time. 😉
@tom altobelli have you tried this breath rhythm (4:6) for going to sleep? What has the result been? Does it help relax you or do you get anxious or what? If this is not helping, you could try some mini-breath holds: th-cam.com/video/Um1dj4bO378/w-d-xo.html but I would also highly recommend mouth-taping at night. I don't have a video on it yet, but I will post one soon. Insomnia is multi-faceted and needs a multi-faceted approach. Keep experimenting and work on stabilizing your circadian rhythm and continue to improve your sleep hygiene. I will try to make more videos on this soon. Thanks for watching and for asking a good question. Lots of luck to you.
Great video, Tara! Complex information simply explained. I tell my clients to check in with their breathing as often as they can for just 30 seconds or a minute to reprogram their autonomic breathing response. Just as we have conditioned our breathing patterns to stress response breathing, we can condition them to relaxation response breathing. It takes time and attention, but a lot of us already have that time in our schedule: Waiting in line, while driving etc. while holding on the phone…
You got it, Peter! Exactly. What's the point of functional breathing during your "breath practice" if you don't take it with you into all your daily activities. I agree 100%. Your clients are lucky to have you. Yep, there's so much extra time built into our schedules when we're just sitting or standing around waiting, LOL. Perfect time to drop into the breath. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it!🙏
I think you've Taken my Breath Away With your Excellent Presentation... Hopefully with Measured practice and Dedication inspired through your Videos I will Regain my Tempo in Breathing again Much Obliged 🖖
@Jeremy Livingstone I am so happy to hear that you got some value from this presentation. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and thank you so much for leaving me some feedback as well. More to come. Happy breathing and see you next time.
@@BELightTT Thank you for the video. I have been doing this the past couple of months and enjoy the benefits. I do it twice a day for twenty minutes each session. Is there a good/bad time to be doing it? I noticed after a workout I do not get nearly the benefit, but also understand my body is at a higher stress level at that point. I am not certain if it is good to do it at that time for proper calming of the ANS.
@@mattconverse6485 Hi, there! That is awesome that you have been practicing your 4:6 breathing for 20 minutes, twice per day. I applaud your commitment. Time of day really depends on your personal reaction to this technique. Do you get very sleep/drowsy from it? If so, I wouldn't do it before a task that requires optimal mental concentration. I would NOT do it BEFORE a workout or anything that requires intense physical exertion. But I would practice this any time during the day where I feel mentally overwhelmed, extremely tired, or needing a break from the daily stressors (meaning I would use this as a sort of re-charge). I would use this as preparation for bed, to down-regulate your nervous system in order to facilitate deeper sleep. And your instinct about doing this AFTER your workouts is spot on!! Your exercise regimen is all about beneficial stress, right? About activating more of a sympathetic response. But it is always excellent for the nervous system, and your body's recovery, to practice a few minutes of slow breathing after any stressor. So to add in a 4:6 breath after your workout, in conjunction with any other stretch routine you might already be doing, would be an excellent strategy! In fact, you would ideally like to do at least 5 minutes of this breathing after your workouts, and longer if you have the time. The goal is not to sedate yourself beyond functioning; but rather to bring yourself out of sympathetic dominance in order to aid better rest and recovery. I hope this helps. I'm proud of you for being so disciplined with your practice. Thanks so much for reaching out to let me know. I appreciate your input and your questions. Have a great night.
LOL! Sailendra, my friend. I put a lot of time and thought into this video. I hope to find the time and energy to make more like it. Many thanks for watching. I hope you are well.
@@BELightTT Ma'am you are my newest favourite along with doctor Alan mandell Dr Eric berg and Dr Josh axe. All of you are contributing to good health. keep it up. Bravo!
@@BELightTT you have taken the healing path. First your followers praise and bless you, after that they depend on you for guidance and more knowledge. you become indispensable and you have to continue your efforts, ONLY for them. God be your strength and guide
@Jordan Williams it will probably be pretty hard to keep this pace all day, especially if you are active, but ideally you practice it whenever you can. It doesn't always have to be a formal breath practice. For example, I'm standing in front of my computer, working right now, but every once in a while I tap into my breathing and focus on slowing it down and try to do a 4:6 cadence for as long as I can sustain, until my mind takes over again and pulls me back into my work, LOL. Ideally, your daily resting respiratory rate should be about 10-12 breaths per minute. Most of us breathe WAY TOO MUCH! If that's you, it's important to practice 4:6 as often as you can. This cadence is phenomenal for down-regulating the nervous system, so I always recommend practicing for 5-15 minutes after every workout or after encountering a major stressor in your life (whether it be physical, emotional or mental). And I always recommend practicing this for 15 minutes to prepare for sleep. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and for commenting.
In my next life can you be my mom? 🤗 Thank you for taking the time to articulate the little things that make a big difference. You are helping so many I am sure.
@@BELightTT Ms Tara, one of my great honors will be to meet you, Dr. Berg & Dr. Levy who teach us to think prevention and that there are simple ways to do it, without big Pharma.
@pauley deberry that is such lovely feedback. Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I've made several videos on box breathing. Perhaps those will help answer your question. Here's a quick video on Box Breathing Explained: th-cam.com/video/gujzizCVxh4/w-d-xo.html and then here are some guided box breathing sessions (if those are of interest to you): 1. WITH Music - th-cam.com/video/rahYZQIV1zo/w-d-xo.html 2. WITHOUT Music - th-cam.com/video/MrxVNk5Cmks/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps! Please let me. Have a great night.
Hi Tara, I really love your channel. I have a question on the exhales. Are you supposed to try to exhale completely or just follow the count and leave whatever air is in your lungs when you get to 6. Thanks!
@Kevin S thank you so much for watching and for leaving a great comment. This is an excellent question and I'm so glad you brought it up. Definitely do NOT try to blow out all the air. In all the breathwork I teach on my channel (unless clearly stating otherwise) your breath should be as quiet, gentle and easy as possible. Think about the exhale as almost completely passive. What I normally tell my students is this...when you elongate your exhale, don't think about exhaling MORE air. Instead, think about exhaling the same amount of air, only so much more slowly. This 4:6 cadence is a slow, quiet, gentle breath. When I offer you guys guided recordings on my channel, I put my audible breath on the recording so that you have something to follow, but that sound has been hugely amplified! You guys should make your breath as quiet, slow, and gentle as possible. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching.
Hey Tara, There are tons of breathing techniques and it consumes lots of time and also creates confusion. Can you recommend one or two breathing techniques which encompasses optimum benefits.
Hi @dattatraya shinde That's understandable. It can get overwhelming. I just like to make sure to offer sessions for different needs. Can you please tell me your top 3 biggest intentions/short-term/long-term goals for your health? And I will try to recommend the 2 most appropriate breathing practices for you. 😊
Thank you for the great videos! I was wondering if you knew if there were benefit differences in the 4-6 versus the 4-7-8 (inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8) breathing techniques?
Hi @Tracie Thanks for this great question. Honestly, I don't practice 4-7-8 that often, so I can't give you a lot of good anecdotal feedback on that one. When I have done it, I definitely feel calm and relaxed. In terms of the difference between 4-7-8 and 4-6, I am going to say that in general, there is going to be a lot of cross-over in benefits. Both are going to be very relaxing and balancing to the autonomic nervous system. Because both are so slow, they will encourage good gas exchange. Because they both extend the exhale, you're going to get that PNS elicitation. The 4-7-8, however, does have that pretty substantial breath hold in it! I would say that breath rhythm might feel extremely challenging to someone with anxiety or panic disorder, or for someone who really struggles to slow down or hold their breath. In a way, 4-7-8 is maybe more "advanced" or maybe not immediately accessible to everyone. Because of that relatively long breath hold right before a slow, extended exhale, the 4-7-8 requires a fair amount of CO2 tolerance. It also requires a good amount of presence because whenever you hold your breath, it really takes you out of your head and gets you into your body. It tends to promote better present-moment awareness. In any case, these are just my initial thoughts on it. If I think of more clear distinctions, I promise to write more or make a new video for you. Do you practice both of these techniques? One more than the other? What do you feel is the difference? Do you have a preference?
@@BELightTT Thank you so much for your quick response. I appreciate the time you have put to make this clear in a detailed way. This is a beautiful channel and your contents are amazing and really helpful. Keep it up. Thanks
I've been practicing. I'd been a confirmed belly breather for a long time but your tidbit about focusing on the expansion of the lower ribs was new to me. As you said you've come to emphasize this rather than expansion of the belly. Why is that?
@J R actually, I still encourage monitoring the breath at the belly when you are in a supine (lying on your back) position. I still think that's the best. But when you come into a seated or standing posture (because your diaphragm also plays a huge role in core stabilization), it is more challenging for people to feel that big belly expansion, and if you ask them to focus there, they tend to "fake" it...manipulating their abdominal muscles, as opposed to truly activating their diaphragms. So in the seated/standing position, I now recommend people monitor their breathing more at their lower ribs, because you can't really "fake it". If those ribs are flaring, it's a good indicator that your diaphragm is descending. Did you catch my video on Breathing Mechanics? I think it might offer some clarity, and it's not too long. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/oP5HsaGXAEo/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps! Please let me know. Thanks and have a great day!
Dear Tara, May I know what is the significance of these numbers 4 and 6? Some people can easily inhale and exhale for longer times which can make the breathing more deeper. Is there any specific advantage of following the 4-6 time interval?
@Pramod kumar Mahadevan this is a wonderful question. Thank you so much for asking such a thoughtful, insightful question. Here is the thing, modern scientific research is finally (but very slowly) starting to be curious about breathing. It is very hard to create well-designed, meaningful studies on breathing, HOWEVER the research seems unanimous on the importance of slow breathing. In the West, we call this "coherent breathing" or "resonance frequency breathing" and it has been studied rather extensively. And what they have found is that the ideal breath cadence for synchronizing the heart, the lungs, the diaphragm, the brain and the nervous system is actually 5.5 seconds for the inhale and 5.5 seconds for the exhale, for a total of 5.5 breaths per minute. But obviously, this 5.5 is a very strange number and challenging to count. We often round this number to 6 breaths per minute, and create two different breathing cadences from it: 5 counts to inhale and 5 counts to exhale OR 4 counts to inhale and 6 counts to exhale. For the majority of people who are chronically over-breathing, slowing down to 6 breaths per minute has remarkable benefits for their health. But I hear your point, that some practitioners can easily breathe at a rate of 3 breaths per minute...or maybe even 1 breath per minute! When you look at the research collectively, it actually shows that all the benefits I described in this video can be achieved from a breathing rate anywhere between 3 breaths per minute and 7 breaths per minute. So there is definitely room to play with this cadence. For example, 3 breaths per minute might be 10 counts to inhale and 10 counts to exhale. I too practice this extra slow breathing sometimes, but it is not so easy for everyone. I actually think there is value in learning to breathe 1 breath per minute as well as it really down-regulates the nervous system, and deepens the breath, but depending on the volume of air you are taking in on that 1 breath, it might not necessarily increase oxygen uptake/gas exchange substantially over the 3 breaths per minute. So it's a fun challenge, and I think important to practice, but the question becomes is there really so much more benefit to be gotten by breathing only 1 breath per minute...especially for individuals who find that much too challenging? I hope this helps to answer your question. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@Mark Storey great question! Thanks for asking it. The answer is definitely! The whole point of taking the time to introduce more conscious breathing into your day, is to start to form a new foundation of functional/efficient breathing in your overall life. Consider these shorter breath sessions as dress rehearsals for your life! In practicing them regularly and consistently, you can definitely expect the benefits to start to trickle into other areas of your life and overall health. Do you have a question about a specific health concern? Let me know and I can try to guide your breath practice a little more specifically. Thanks for the question.
@@BELightTT Thank you Tiara. Is it Tera or Tiara? I am mainly looking at keeping myself grounded, more efficient use of oxygen. I seek the heart brain çoherence through these exercises to induce full brain synchronization. Through the full brain synchronization, I hope to maximize the promotion of neuroplasticity to grow more neural networks. (I suffered a stroke 4 years so I am still trying to increase mobility) Furthermore, inspite of all the meditation, Qigong, exercise, and good diet habits (I am not overweight) I still need medication to keep my blood pressure in check. I would love to dispense with the medication, but I have not been successful.
@@storeymark Hi! I pronounce my name like "Tah-rah".😉 I hear you about wanting to wean off of the medications. Have you fully taken on a regular breathing practice yet? If not, I would try to start off with 15 minutes per day. Maybe right before sleep will be the best OR right after any major stressor you experience during your day. This 4:6 cadence is wonderful, but you might also like to experiment with the 5:5 or 6:6 cadence, which are supposed to be equally wonderful for heart/brain health (you have to sort of experiment and see what works best for you.) I also just recently made a video about "breathing for blood pressure". I will link to a few videos for you here, in case you'd like to check them out. 1. 5:5 With Music - th-cam.com/video/lFfTwJo_cWM/w-d-xo.html 2. 5:5 Without Music - th-cam.com/video/FsaKtS6MFQ4/w-d-xo.html 3. 6:6 With Music - th-cam.com/video/TJlGitn8sEo/w-d-xo.html 4. 6:6 Without Music - th-cam.com/video/Eok1RSmfonI/w-d-xo.html 5. Breathing to Lower Blood Pressure - th-cam.com/video/AO_1IPA5ujc/w-d-xo.html I hope something here helps, Mark. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Have a great night.
Hi @Kyle Chavez what is the cause of your shortness of breath? And it depends. This cadence might be too challenging for you if your breathing is very compromised. Did you try it yet? Were you able to manage it or did it cause you stress? If the 4:6 feels too challenging for you, you might want to try a 3:5 cadence first for a while, until your breathing readjusts. You might want to try this session, for example: th-cam.com/video/3IjZjrUVGKE/w-d-xo.html If your breathing is very compromised, you might want to check out the FREE workshop that I offer my Long COVID clients. Perhaps these simple exercises will be useful for you. Inside, I offer about 5 different exercises, along with suggestions for progression: www.belighttt.com/covid I hope something here will be helpful for you. Please let me know how else I can assist you.
@@BELightTT you're an angel thank you for the quick response. Feb 2020 long hauler here and im only 29. The first year was so bad I was on my way to like 70% recovery and I caught omicron in January 2022 and it took me right back to square 1 . Some days are better then others im starting to get a little better but it still rough. Thank you so much for understanding what we are going through and coming up with these excercises that may help relieve us. Im definitely going to be checking out those videos you sent me the links to . God bless you 🙏
@@kylechavez7961 I'm so sorry to hear that! What a hit to your health. I can only imagine how you're feeling. I saw that you signed up for my free Long COVID video workshop. It still takes some diligence and commitment on your end; you have to keep at those exercises, but I do know they can have a positive impact in helping to recover respiratory function. Of course, if you have any questions at all, please feel free to comment here, or better yet, here is my email address: tara@belighttt.com I hope you have a great day! Keep the faith. This too will improve. 😊
@Syrxen yep! That's a good way to think of it. In general, mouth closed, lips gently touching, slight space between the teeth, relaxed jaw (no clenching), and tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth right behind the top teeth without touching the top teeth. In mewing, I believe you are really gluing your whole tongue to the roof of the mouth. And while I do believe it is important to get even the back of the tongue to make contact with your upper palate, I would prefer you not create unnecessary tension in your mouth while focusing on your breathing exercises. So gentle contact with the tongue on the roof of the mouth. No need to push hard. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!
@@papasalted442 I actually have nothing to do with BioSonics, the company. That is owned by a teacher of mine John Beaulieu. He is also the creator of these particular tuning forks. He is an incredible educator and practitioner. I have studied with him a bit over the years. And I am happy to support his business. His forks are awesome. He is in the state of New York...a beautiful, pastoral little village...but maybe his forks are stored in Connecticut? I'm not sure. I am from CT originally, but I have mostly lived in NYC for the past 23 years. Although, funnily enough, I am moving back home to CT for a while this fall. 😊
@@papasalted442 REALLY?!?! You're kidding? I suppose it is a beautiful state, but I don't have many good memories there and never wanted to be there, so it is difficult for me to observe it with neutral eyes. But yes, there are some gorgeous areas, certainly. You'll find that the entire NorthEast of this country is very similar in appearance, beauty and terrain. In any case, that's nice that you have great memories of CT. Which towns did you explore? Do you remember?
yes youre nose does humidify and filtrated the air because of the nasal tissues that are present. However i know some people who lost some tissues do to a terrible operation called turbinectomy (in french), removing a large part in the tissues and creating a so called form of empty nose syndrom. I wonder how these people can get the full benefits when the dr. chopped these essential tissues. Empty nose syndrom is basicelly not detecting the air correctly and sending message to the brain your breathing, making it hard to relax and be aware (as well as get most of the benefits enumerated here)
@Elie G. It's horrible! Absolutely devastating! I'm so sorry that you have friends who are going through that. The first time I ever heard about "empty nose syndrome", I literally got shivers down my spine. It sounds like a nightmare. My heart genuinely goes out to your friends. Honestly, I have never worked with anyone who has had a turbinectomy, so I do not have any experience in helping with the rehabilitation of that surgery. I really do not know if that person can ever truly reclaim nasal breathing. And this is such a huge problem, because they will absolutely default to chronic mouth breathing, and I am certain they will have a lifetime of symptoms of chronic pain, chronic anxiety, maybe even panic disorder, nervous system dysregulation, sleeplessness, fatigue, heightened immune response, etc. I wish that I had a more encouraging response for you, but my understanding is that it is so uncomfortable, and even scary, to breathe through the nose once you've had this surgery, that it is almost impossible to breathe nasally. I have heard of some doctors who are now looking into ways to replace that removed tissue...but I am sure a solution is still decades away. All the best to you and your friends. Thank you for mentioning this important caveat in reference to the benefits of nasal breathing.💖
@@BELightTT ty very kind of u, you are right its a contraversial practice in medicine, and its not well studied and they dont recognize it officially has a illness or handicap , But not breathing efficiently just like you stated should be a major handicap legally and medially speaking.
@@elieg.8920 I agree with you. You live in France? I feel like you have doctors who are willing to "go out on a limb" there, so to speak, and investigate these more controversial topics. I'm in the US. I have heard of a couple of doctors in our state of California, who understand the severity of what you've described and who are looking for solutions. I don't know what that will look like. Might they create a prosthetic insert for the nose? Might they find a way to re-grow that tissue? I have no idea. But I am certain a solution will become available in the coming decades and that the usefulness of turbinectomies will come into question. As it stands, that seems to be one of those surgeries that is addressing a symptom, rather than getting at the root cause of the problem.
@@BELightTT im in Quebec Canada, you are 100% correct, medecine often take a long time to change revise there techniques and evolve in the right direction , its a grey zone like in many other fields Thanks for your videos 2 , they sure help center yourself and stay relaxed
@@elieg.8920 I'm really glad to hear that my videos offer you some value. Thanks so much for the conversation. Wishing you the best of health. Have a great night!
Hi @Pauline Allen Thanks for the comment. There could be a few reasons. My first few questions to you would be 1. Do you have any cardiovascular issues? Anything like high blood pressure? 2. What position are you breathing in? 3. Are you pushing/working much too hard while practicing? 4. How are your stress levels/sleep quality these days? 5. Do you have a history of dysfunctional breathing/chronic hyperventilation? I want to tell you that diaphragmatic breathing does not mean BIG breaths, or working hard. You can have nice deep breaths, that are also light and effortless. You might want to take a look at these two videos, and see if they help you at all with the nuances. 1. Breathing Mechanics: th-cam.com/video/oP5HsaGXAEo/w-d-xo.html 2. Filling Up & Emptying Out?!: th-cam.com/video/wNMiq6z8hUc/w-d-xo.html I hope something in here helps. Please let me know if I can offer further guidance. Thanks for watching!
Ma'am , please clarify as to whether any time gap is required to be maintained before , or after a snacks A full meals taking a glass of liquid washing hands and feet and taking bath. ( as the energy produced in breathing may not be got destroyed by washing or bathing ) Also whether it has to be done in standing position or it may be done in lying position .
@Yogendra Shrivastav I always recommend waiting at least 1-2 hours AFTER eating before doing any breathing practice. OR practice your breathing in the morning BEFORE eating. In terms of washing or bathing before breathing, this is a very interesting question to me, and one that my more "Western" mind has not considered so often. I very much enjoy this question. I would say that if the teachings you have encountered in your tradition have a particular recommendation about bathing protocols and breathing, please follow those guidelines. As for me, I do not believe in an "overly-hygienic" lifestyle, so most days I probably practice my breathing WITHOUT bathing. And lastly, this type of practice is optimal for down-regulating the nervous system, so my recommendation would be to practice it in the most reclined and relaxed position possible. I very much like doing this while lying on my back, with my knees bent, and feet planted into the earth beneath me. You can certainly practice this in all positions, as it is valuable to know how to down-regulate your nervous system even when walking around in the world doing every day activities. BUT my preference would still be lying down, in order to experience the full effect. I hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting.
@@BELightTT Thank you very much Madam for your reply. Bathing or washing might deplete the good energy produced by the exercise. Or even the taking of liquid might work the same way . Thats why my query .
@@ypshrivastav Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this. Then I would follow your instinct there. No bathing or liquid when practicing the exercise.😊
Ma'am , In fact there are certain practices like Hong Sau , Om meditation where there is no concern about eating, drinking, washing, bathing etc . One go for practice even immediately after full meals or take bath immediately after the practice. While for certain other practices, they advise you not to eat for certain time before practice or not to take bath for some time after practice and such other restrictions are there. So , I just wanted to know the fetters if any regarding this practice told by you . It appears to be very promising and very helpful in meditation.
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I just started watching some of your videos a few days ago. For a long time, I have thought that breath was extremely important in regards to relaxation and health. Your guided videos are very helpful and some of the best instruction I've seen on breath and relaxation. Thanks.
Thanks so much for that @Paul Rosano I really appreciate that feedback. It means a lot to me to hear how my videos are being received and how I can better be of service to my community. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to ask. It helps me to figure out which video tutorials to prioritize next. Many thanks. Have a great day and happy breathing.
Thank you for making such detailed and helpful videos.
@Marian-h6y You're welcome. Glad to hear they are helpful.💖
Such a great explanation, thank you!
@summondadrummin2868 I'm so glad you got some value out of this. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thanks!
great video you explain everything perfectly you are so smart your parents must be proud I'm sure they are.
@Pmc1744 Thank you very much for watching and commenting. You are very kind to leave such a nice response and for supporting the channel. I appreciate you. Have a wonderful day.💖
Very helpful and informative. I had not seen one of your videos before finding this one by accident. Your natural charm, simplicity and obvious sense of caring are very big components of your effectiveness.
@J R I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to reply. I hope you got some value out of the video, and I hope to see you around the channel again some time. 😉
This technique is very calming and relaxing ,I Like you very much Tara , You are my very favarite
I'm so glad you got some value out of this technique @Gaurav Agrahari Thank you, as always, for taking the time to watch and comment.
Thanks for your simple tips on 4:6 breathing exercise.
@ARUN RAY you're quite welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch, listen and comment.
You are very smart and explain the techniques very well. Do you have a video for helping insomnia sufferers
@tom altobelli have you tried this breath rhythm (4:6) for going to sleep? What has the result been? Does it help relax you or do you get anxious or what? If this is not helping, you could try some mini-breath holds: th-cam.com/video/Um1dj4bO378/w-d-xo.html but I would also highly recommend mouth-taping at night. I don't have a video on it yet, but I will post one soon. Insomnia is multi-faceted and needs a multi-faceted approach. Keep experimenting and work on stabilizing your circadian rhythm and continue to improve your sleep hygiene. I will try to make more videos on this soon. Thanks for watching and for asking a good question. Lots of luck to you.
Great video, Tara! Complex information simply explained. I tell my clients to check in with their breathing as often as they can for just 30 seconds or a minute to reprogram their autonomic breathing response. Just as we have conditioned our breathing patterns to stress response breathing, we can condition them to relaxation response breathing. It takes time and attention, but a lot of us already have that time in our schedule: Waiting in line, while driving etc. while holding on the phone…
You got it, Peter! Exactly. What's the point of functional breathing during your "breath practice" if you don't take it with you into all your daily activities. I agree 100%. Your clients are lucky to have you. Yep, there's so much extra time built into our schedules when we're just sitting or standing around waiting, LOL. Perfect time to drop into the breath. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it!🙏
Very informative, thank you..
@Gary Moore you're welcome. I'm so glad you found it helpful. I appreciate you watching and commenting as well. Thanks!
The best lecture ever! Thanks so much!
Awesome! So glad you got some value from it @Dmitry Agafonov . Thank you for watching and commenting.
I think you've Taken my Breath Away
With your Excellent Presentation...
Hopefully with Measured practice and Dedication inspired through your Videos I will Regain my Tempo in Breathing again
Much Obliged 🖖
@Jeremy Livingstone I am so happy to hear that you got some value from this presentation. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and thank you so much for leaving me some feedback as well. More to come. Happy breathing and see you next time.
Thank you that was a very informative explanation. I had wondered about things like that
@Cheeky Nonconformist I'm so glad you got some value out of the video. Thanks so much for watching and for offering me some feedback. Appreciate it.
great video. good in detail explanation.
@John Russell I'm so glad that was useful for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Nicely explained.
@JK glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@@BELightTT Thank you for the video. I have been doing this the past couple of months and enjoy the benefits. I do it twice a day for twenty minutes each session. Is there a good/bad time to be doing it? I noticed after a workout I do not get nearly the benefit, but also understand my body is at a higher stress level at that point. I am not certain if it is good to do it at that time for proper calming of the ANS.
@@mattconverse6485 Hi, there! That is awesome that you have been practicing your 4:6 breathing for 20 minutes, twice per day. I applaud your commitment. Time of day really depends on your personal reaction to this technique. Do you get very sleep/drowsy from it? If so, I wouldn't do it before a task that requires optimal mental concentration. I would NOT do it BEFORE a workout or anything that requires intense physical exertion. But I would practice this any time during the day where I feel mentally overwhelmed, extremely tired, or needing a break from the daily stressors (meaning I would use this as a sort of re-charge). I would use this as preparation for bed, to down-regulate your nervous system in order to facilitate deeper sleep. And your instinct about doing this AFTER your workouts is spot on!! Your exercise regimen is all about beneficial stress, right? About activating more of a sympathetic response. But it is always excellent for the nervous system, and your body's recovery, to practice a few minutes of slow breathing after any stressor. So to add in a 4:6 breath after your workout, in conjunction with any other stretch routine you might already be doing, would be an excellent strategy! In fact, you would ideally like to do at least 5 minutes of this breathing after your workouts, and longer if you have the time. The goal is not to sedate yourself beyond functioning; but rather to bring yourself out of sympathetic dominance in order to aid better rest and recovery. I hope this helps. I'm proud of you for being so disciplined with your practice. Thanks so much for reaching out to let me know. I appreciate your input and your questions. Have a great night.
Excellent ! Probably your best video.
LOL! Sailendra, my friend. I put a lot of time and thought into this video. I hope to find the time and energy to make more like it. Many thanks for watching. I hope you are well.
@@BELightTT Ma'am you are my newest favourite along with doctor Alan mandell Dr Eric berg and Dr Josh axe. All of you are contributing to good health. keep it up. Bravo!
@@salronmumbai Thank you very much!
@@BELightTT you have taken the healing path.
First your followers praise and bless you, after that they depend on you for guidance and more knowledge. you become indispensable and you have to continue your efforts, ONLY for them.
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@@salronmumbai Thank you. I will certainly do the best I can.
I love this! Is 4 :6 something you should be doing all day or just short increments as a reset?
@Jordan Williams it will probably be pretty hard to keep this pace all day, especially if you are active, but ideally you practice it whenever you can. It doesn't always have to be a formal breath practice. For example, I'm standing in front of my computer, working right now, but every once in a while I tap into my breathing and focus on slowing it down and try to do a 4:6 cadence for as long as I can sustain, until my mind takes over again and pulls me back into my work, LOL. Ideally, your daily resting respiratory rate should be about 10-12 breaths per minute. Most of us breathe WAY TOO MUCH! If that's you, it's important to practice 4:6 as often as you can. This cadence is phenomenal for down-regulating the nervous system, so I always recommend practicing for 5-15 minutes after every workout or after encountering a major stressor in your life (whether it be physical, emotional or mental). And I always recommend practicing this for 15 minutes to prepare for sleep. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching and for commenting.
@@BELightTT Thank you so much for this answer :) This helps tremendously. Have fun working!
Very informative video.
Glad you got some value from it @Christian Thanks for watching and commenting.
Wow learned a lot. I watched the video 1.75 speed.
@Scott Loewen great! Glad to hear. And whatever speed helps you to get the info in is fine by me!😉 Thanks for watching!
In my next life can you be my mom? 🤗
Thank you for taking the time to articulate the little things that make a big difference.
You are helping so many I am sure.
@Mi JF Sure! Sounds like a deal. 😉Thanks so much for watching and for leaving such a sweet comment. I appreciate it.
@@BELightTT Ms Tara, one of my great honors will be to meet you, Dr. Berg & Dr. Levy who teach us to think prevention and that there are simple ways to do it, without big Pharma.
@@mijf1171 100% I'm right there with you. There is a lot we can do to improve our quality of life using simple practices.
Love your content, what’s your thoughts on the 4-4-4-4 breath?
@pauley deberry that is such lovely feedback. Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I've made several videos on box breathing. Perhaps those will help answer your question. Here's a quick video on Box Breathing Explained: th-cam.com/video/gujzizCVxh4/w-d-xo.html and then here are some guided box breathing sessions (if those are of interest to you): 1. WITH Music - th-cam.com/video/rahYZQIV1zo/w-d-xo.html 2. WITHOUT Music - th-cam.com/video/MrxVNk5Cmks/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps! Please let me. Have a great night.
Hi Tara, I really love your channel. I have a question on the exhales. Are you supposed to try to exhale completely or just follow the count and leave whatever air is in your lungs when you get to 6.
Thanks!
@Kevin S thank you so much for watching and for leaving a great comment. This is an excellent question and I'm so glad you brought it up. Definitely do NOT try to blow out all the air. In all the breathwork I teach on my channel (unless clearly stating otherwise) your breath should be as quiet, gentle and easy as possible. Think about the exhale as almost completely passive. What I normally tell my students is this...when you elongate your exhale, don't think about exhaling MORE air. Instead, think about exhaling the same amount of air, only so much more slowly. This 4:6 cadence is a slow, quiet, gentle breath. When I offer you guys guided recordings on my channel, I put my audible breath on the recording so that you have something to follow, but that sound has been hugely amplified! You guys should make your breath as quiet, slow, and gentle as possible. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching.
@@BELightTT Thanks Tara!
@@kevins6596 No prob. Any time!
Hey Tara, There are tons of breathing techniques and it consumes lots of time and also creates confusion. Can you recommend one or two breathing techniques which encompasses optimum benefits.
Hi @dattatraya shinde That's understandable. It can get overwhelming. I just like to make sure to offer sessions for different needs. Can you please tell me your top 3 biggest intentions/short-term/long-term goals for your health? And I will try to recommend the 2 most appropriate breathing practices for you. 😊
Thank you for the great videos! I was wondering if you knew if there were benefit differences in the 4-6 versus the 4-7-8 (inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8) breathing techniques?
Hi @Tracie Thanks for this great question. Honestly, I don't practice 4-7-8 that often, so I can't give you a lot of good anecdotal feedback on that one. When I have done it, I definitely feel calm and relaxed. In terms of the difference between 4-7-8 and 4-6, I am going to say that in general, there is going to be a lot of cross-over in benefits. Both are going to be very relaxing and balancing to the autonomic nervous system. Because both are so slow, they will encourage good gas exchange. Because they both extend the exhale, you're going to get that PNS elicitation. The 4-7-8, however, does have that pretty substantial breath hold in it! I would say that breath rhythm might feel extremely challenging to someone with anxiety or panic disorder, or for someone who really struggles to slow down or hold their breath. In a way, 4-7-8 is maybe more "advanced" or maybe not immediately accessible to everyone. Because of that relatively long breath hold right before a slow, extended exhale, the 4-7-8 requires a fair amount of CO2 tolerance. It also requires a good amount of presence because whenever you hold your breath, it really takes you out of your head and gets you into your body. It tends to promote better present-moment awareness.
In any case, these are just my initial thoughts on it. If I think of more clear distinctions, I promise to write more or make a new video for you. Do you practice both of these techniques? One more than the other? What do you feel is the difference? Do you have a preference?
@@BELightTT Thank you so much for your quick response. I appreciate the time you have put to make this clear in a detailed way. This is a beautiful channel and your contents are amazing and really helpful. Keep it up. Thanks
@@pramodkumarmahadevan2239 Thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad got some clarity from my response. Stay well!
I've been practicing. I'd been a confirmed belly breather for a long time but your tidbit about focusing on the expansion of the lower ribs was new to me. As you said you've come to emphasize this rather than expansion of the belly. Why is that?
@J R actually, I still encourage monitoring the breath at the belly when you are in a supine (lying on your back) position. I still think that's the best. But when you come into a seated or standing posture (because your diaphragm also plays a huge role in core stabilization), it is more challenging for people to feel that big belly expansion, and if you ask them to focus there, they tend to "fake" it...manipulating their abdominal muscles, as opposed to truly activating their diaphragms. So in the seated/standing position, I now recommend people monitor their breathing more at their lower ribs, because you can't really "fake it". If those ribs are flaring, it's a good indicator that your diaphragm is descending. Did you catch my video on Breathing Mechanics? I think it might offer some clarity, and it's not too long. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/oP5HsaGXAEo/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps! Please let me know. Thanks and have a great day!
Dear Tara,
May I know what is the significance of these numbers 4 and 6? Some people can easily inhale and exhale for longer times which can make the breathing more deeper. Is there any specific advantage of following the 4-6 time interval?
@Pramod kumar Mahadevan this is a wonderful question. Thank you so much for asking such a thoughtful, insightful question. Here is the thing, modern scientific research is finally (but very slowly) starting to be curious about breathing. It is very hard to create well-designed, meaningful studies on breathing, HOWEVER the research seems unanimous on the importance of slow breathing. In the West, we call this "coherent breathing" or "resonance frequency breathing" and it has been studied rather extensively. And what they have found is that the ideal breath cadence for synchronizing the heart, the lungs, the diaphragm, the brain and the nervous system is actually 5.5 seconds for the inhale and 5.5 seconds for the exhale, for a total of 5.5 breaths per minute. But obviously, this 5.5 is a very strange number and challenging to count. We often round this number to 6 breaths per minute, and create two different breathing cadences from it: 5 counts to inhale and 5 counts to exhale OR 4 counts to inhale and 6 counts to exhale. For the majority of people who are chronically over-breathing, slowing down to 6 breaths per minute has remarkable benefits for their health. But I hear your point, that some practitioners can easily breathe at a rate of 3 breaths per minute...or maybe even 1 breath per minute! When you look at the research collectively, it actually shows that all the benefits I described in this video can be achieved from a breathing rate anywhere between 3 breaths per minute and 7 breaths per minute. So there is definitely room to play with this cadence. For example, 3 breaths per minute might be 10 counts to inhale and 10 counts to exhale. I too practice this extra slow breathing sometimes, but it is not so easy for everyone. I actually think there is value in learning to breathe 1 breath per minute as well as it really down-regulates the nervous system, and deepens the breath, but depending on the volume of air you are taking in on that 1 breath, it might not necessarily increase oxygen uptake/gas exchange substantially over the 3 breaths per minute. So it's a fun challenge, and I think important to practice, but the question becomes is there really so much more benefit to be gotten by breathing only 1 breath per minute...especially for individuals who find that much too challenging? I hope this helps to answer your question. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Tiara, do these benefits, or any at all extend beyond the period of the guided breathing session?
@Mark Storey great question! Thanks for asking it. The answer is definitely! The whole point of taking the time to introduce more conscious breathing into your day, is to start to form a new foundation of functional/efficient breathing in your overall life. Consider these shorter breath sessions as dress rehearsals for your life! In practicing them regularly and consistently, you can definitely expect the benefits to start to trickle into other areas of your life and overall health. Do you have a question about a specific health concern? Let me know and I can try to guide your breath practice a little more specifically. Thanks for the question.
@@BELightTT Thank you Tiara. Is it Tera or Tiara? I am mainly looking at keeping myself grounded, more efficient use of oxygen. I seek the heart brain çoherence through these exercises to induce full brain synchronization. Through the full brain synchronization, I hope to maximize the promotion of neuroplasticity to grow more neural networks. (I suffered a stroke 4 years so I am still trying to increase mobility)
Furthermore, inspite of all the meditation, Qigong, exercise, and good diet habits (I am not overweight) I still need medication to keep my blood pressure in check. I would love to dispense with the medication, but I have not been successful.
@@storeymark Hi! I pronounce my name like "Tah-rah".😉 I hear you about wanting to wean off of the medications. Have you fully taken on a regular breathing practice yet? If not, I would try to start off with 15 minutes per day. Maybe right before sleep will be the best OR right after any major stressor you experience during your day. This 4:6 cadence is wonderful, but you might also like to experiment with the 5:5 or 6:6 cadence, which are supposed to be equally wonderful for heart/brain health (you have to sort of experiment and see what works best for you.) I also just recently made a video about "breathing for blood pressure". I will link to a few videos for you here, in case you'd like to check them out.
1. 5:5 With Music - th-cam.com/video/lFfTwJo_cWM/w-d-xo.html
2. 5:5 Without Music - th-cam.com/video/FsaKtS6MFQ4/w-d-xo.html
3. 6:6 With Music - th-cam.com/video/TJlGitn8sEo/w-d-xo.html
4. 6:6 Without Music - th-cam.com/video/Eok1RSmfonI/w-d-xo.html
5. Breathing to Lower Blood Pressure - th-cam.com/video/AO_1IPA5ujc/w-d-xo.html
I hope something here helps, Mark. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Have a great night.
Prof standard. Your too much.... Respect from Nigeria
From Nigeria? Cool! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Does this help with someone who has trouble with shortness of breathe ? Over time does it build my strength back up ?
Hi @Kyle Chavez what is the cause of your shortness of breath? And it depends. This cadence might be too challenging for you if your breathing is very compromised. Did you try it yet? Were you able to manage it or did it cause you stress? If the 4:6 feels too challenging for you, you might want to try a 3:5 cadence first for a while, until your breathing readjusts. You might want to try this session, for example: th-cam.com/video/3IjZjrUVGKE/w-d-xo.html If your breathing is very compromised, you might want to check out the FREE workshop that I offer my Long COVID clients. Perhaps these simple exercises will be useful for you. Inside, I offer about 5 different exercises, along with suggestions for progression: www.belighttt.com/covid I hope something here will be helpful for you. Please let me know how else I can assist you.
@@BELightTT you're an angel thank you for the quick response. Feb 2020 long hauler here and im only 29. The first year was so bad I was on my way to like 70% recovery and I caught omicron in January 2022 and it took me right back to square 1 . Some days are better then others im starting to get a little better but it still rough. Thank you so much for understanding what we are going through and coming up with these excercises that may help relieve us. Im definitely going to be checking out those videos you sent me the links to . God bless you 🙏
@@kylechavez7961 I'm so sorry to hear that! What a hit to your health. I can only imagine how you're feeling. I saw that you signed up for my free Long COVID video workshop. It still takes some diligence and commitment on your end; you have to keep at those exercises, but I do know they can have a positive impact in helping to recover respiratory function. Of course, if you have any questions at all, please feel free to comment here, or better yet, here is my email address: tara@belighttt.com I hope you have a great day! Keep the faith. This too will improve. 😊
You briefly go over correct oral posture, but would that be the same as mewing (Keeping your tongue against the roof of your mouth)?
@Syrxen yep! That's a good way to think of it. In general, mouth closed, lips gently touching, slight space between the teeth, relaxed jaw (no clenching), and tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth right behind the top teeth without touching the top teeth. In mewing, I believe you are really gluing your whole tongue to the roof of the mouth. And while I do believe it is important to get even the back of the tongue to make contact with your upper palate, I would prefer you not create unnecessary tension in your mouth while focusing on your breathing exercises. So gentle contact with the tongue on the roof of the mouth. No need to push hard. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!
@@BELightTT Ah that's a perfect explanation, I very much appreciate your effort in being concise and giving good advice :)
@@Syrxen Hope it helps! Thanks again for watching!
You are very radiant here.
Oh, you think? It's the lighting! LOL. It was a particularly sunny day when I was filming. 😉 Thanks, @papa salted
@@BELightTT The Otto tuner packing slip reads that it was shipped from Connecticut;is that were you reside?
@@papasalted442 I actually have nothing to do with BioSonics, the company. That is owned by a teacher of mine John Beaulieu. He is also the creator of these particular tuning forks. He is an incredible educator and practitioner. I have studied with him a bit over the years. And I am happy to support his business. His forks are awesome. He is in the state of New York...a beautiful, pastoral little village...but maybe his forks are stored in Connecticut? I'm not sure. I am from CT originally, but I have mostly lived in NYC for the past 23 years. Although, funnily enough, I am moving back home to CT for a while this fall. 😊
@@BELightTT I was wondering for I have great memories about Connecticut.It is probably top one or two of my favourite states in the US.
@@papasalted442 REALLY?!?! You're kidding? I suppose it is a beautiful state, but I don't have many good memories there and never wanted to be there, so it is difficult for me to observe it with neutral eyes. But yes, there are some gorgeous areas, certainly. You'll find that the entire NorthEast of this country is very similar in appearance, beauty and terrain. In any case, that's nice that you have great memories of CT. Which towns did you explore? Do you remember?
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yes youre nose does humidify and filtrated the air because of the nasal tissues that are present. However i know some people who lost some tissues do to a terrible operation called turbinectomy (in french), removing a large part in the tissues and creating a so called form of empty nose syndrom. I wonder how these people can get the full benefits when the dr. chopped these essential tissues. Empty nose syndrom is basicelly not detecting the air correctly and sending message to the brain your breathing, making it hard to relax and be aware (as well as get most of the benefits enumerated here)
@Elie G. It's horrible! Absolutely devastating! I'm so sorry that you have friends who are going through that. The first time I ever heard about "empty nose syndrome", I literally got shivers down my spine. It sounds like a nightmare. My heart genuinely goes out to your friends. Honestly, I have never worked with anyone who has had a turbinectomy, so I do not have any experience in helping with the rehabilitation of that surgery. I really do not know if that person can ever truly reclaim nasal breathing. And this is such a huge problem, because they will absolutely default to chronic mouth breathing, and I am certain they will have a lifetime of symptoms of chronic pain, chronic anxiety, maybe even panic disorder, nervous system dysregulation, sleeplessness, fatigue, heightened immune response, etc. I wish that I had a more encouraging response for you, but my understanding is that it is so uncomfortable, and even scary, to breathe through the nose once you've had this surgery, that it is almost impossible to breathe nasally. I have heard of some doctors who are now looking into ways to replace that removed tissue...but I am sure a solution is still decades away. All the best to you and your friends. Thank you for mentioning this important caveat in reference to the benefits of nasal breathing.💖
@@BELightTT ty very kind of u, you are right its a contraversial practice in medicine, and its not well studied and they dont recognize it officially has a illness or handicap , But not breathing efficiently just like you stated should be a major handicap legally and medially speaking.
@@elieg.8920 I agree with you. You live in France? I feel like you have doctors who are willing to "go out on a limb" there, so to speak, and investigate these more controversial topics. I'm in the US. I have heard of a couple of doctors in our state of California, who understand the severity of what you've described and who are looking for solutions. I don't know what that will look like. Might they create a prosthetic insert for the nose? Might they find a way to re-grow that tissue? I have no idea. But I am certain a solution will become available in the coming decades and that the usefulness of turbinectomies will come into question. As it stands, that seems to be one of those surgeries that is addressing a symptom, rather than getting at the root cause of the problem.
@@BELightTT im in Quebec Canada, you are 100% correct, medecine often take a long time to change revise there techniques and evolve in the right direction , its a grey zone like in many other fields Thanks for your videos 2 , they sure help center yourself and stay relaxed
@@elieg.8920 I'm really glad to hear that my videos offer you some value. Thanks so much for the conversation. Wishing you the best of health. Have a great night!
Why do i get light headed when diaphamic breathing
Hi @Pauline Allen Thanks for the comment. There could be a few reasons. My first few questions to you would be 1. Do you have any cardiovascular issues? Anything like high blood pressure? 2. What position are you breathing in? 3. Are you pushing/working much too hard while practicing? 4. How are your stress levels/sleep quality these days? 5. Do you have a history of dysfunctional breathing/chronic hyperventilation? I want to tell you that diaphragmatic breathing does not mean BIG breaths, or working hard. You can have nice deep breaths, that are also light and effortless. You might want to take a look at these two videos, and see if they help you at all with the nuances. 1. Breathing Mechanics: th-cam.com/video/oP5HsaGXAEo/w-d-xo.html 2. Filling Up & Emptying Out?!: th-cam.com/video/wNMiq6z8hUc/w-d-xo.html I hope something in here helps. Please let me know if I can offer further guidance. Thanks for watching!
Ma'am , please clarify as to whether any time gap is required to be maintained
before , or
after
a snacks
A full meals
taking a glass of liquid
washing hands and feet and
taking bath. ( as the energy produced in breathing may not be got destroyed by washing or bathing )
Also whether it has to be done in standing position or it may be done in lying position .
@Yogendra Shrivastav I always recommend waiting at least 1-2 hours AFTER eating before doing any breathing practice. OR practice your breathing in the morning BEFORE eating. In terms of washing or bathing before breathing, this is a very interesting question to me, and one that my more "Western" mind has not considered so often. I very much enjoy this question. I would say that if the teachings you have encountered in your tradition have a particular recommendation about bathing protocols and breathing, please follow those guidelines. As for me, I do not believe in an "overly-hygienic" lifestyle, so most days I probably practice my breathing WITHOUT bathing. And lastly, this type of practice is optimal for down-regulating the nervous system, so my recommendation would be to practice it in the most reclined and relaxed position possible. I very much like doing this while lying on my back, with my knees bent, and feet planted into the earth beneath me. You can certainly practice this in all positions, as it is valuable to know how to down-regulate your nervous system even when walking around in the world doing every day activities. BUT my preference would still be lying down, in order to experience the full effect. I hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting.
@@BELightTT Thank you very much Madam for your reply. Bathing or washing might deplete the good energy produced by the exercise. Or even the taking of liquid might work the same way . Thats why my query .
@@ypshrivastav Very interesting. Thank you for sharing this. Then I would follow your instinct there. No bathing or liquid when practicing the exercise.😊
@@BELightTT 🙏🙏🙏
Ma'am , In fact there are certain practices like Hong Sau , Om meditation where there is no concern about eating, drinking, washing, bathing etc . One go for practice even immediately after full meals or take bath immediately after the practice. While for certain other practices, they advise you not to eat for certain time before practice or not to take bath for some time after practice and such other restrictions are there.
So , I just wanted to know the fetters if any regarding this practice told by you . It appears to be very promising and very helpful in meditation.