LSD-Breath: Healthy everyday breathing
The Hierarchy of Breathing
Breathing – so natural and yet so important!
This fundamental process greatly influences our health and well-being. Among other things, breathing correctly can provide us with more energy, concentration, and relaxation.
The LSD breathing (Light, Slow, Deep - healthy everyday breathing) isn't about substances. ;) Rather, according to the Buteyko method, there are four important points that you should integrate into your everyday life as often as possible:
0) Nasal breathing: The basis for health and well-being
The most important point in "LSD-Breath" is missing in the name, but here it is. Nasal breathing is the basis for healthy breathing. It is the natural way to breathe. It filters, humidifies and warms the air and relieves the lungs.
Benefits of nasal breathing:
Improves oxygen supply to body and mind
Reduces unwanted particles in the lungs
Reduces stress and anxiety (especially left nostril breathing)
Strengthens the immune system
Exercise:
Always breathe in and out through your nose.
Avoid breathing through your mouth, except during very intense exercise, if you have a stuffy nose, or if you're talking a lot.
Nasal breathing is also important when sleeping. By the way, there are mouth patches for this, in case your mouth automatically opens again and again.
1) Light: Light Breathing
Light breathing is a gentle and relaxed way of breathing that calms the body and promotes mental clarity. This breathing is often used in meditation, yoga, and quiet moments.
Benefits of light breathing:
Promotes inner peace and serenity
Calms the nervous system
Can reduce anxiety
Supports gentle physical activities and movements
Exercise:
Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
Breathe in and out very lightly and gently through your nose.
You may feel a slight hunger for air.
Focus on breathing calmly and evenly without forcing your breath.
Practice this technique for 5-10 minutes, especially in quiet moments or before going to bed.
3) Slow: Slow Breathing
Our breathing rate affects the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, which in turn affects our entire organism. The average breathing rate in our performance-oriented society at rest is between 12 and 16 breaths per minute. This is too fast and not efficient. So we want to reduce the breathing rate.
Benefits of slow breathing:
Improves oxygen supply to body and mind
Reduces stress and anxiety
Promotes relaxation and sleep
Can lower blood pressure
Can relieve headaches
Exercise:
Slowly and deeply inhale through your nose, breathing in for about 5 seconds.
Slowly exhale through your nose, breathing out for about 5 seconds.
Repeat this exercise for 5-10 minutes.
4) Deep: Deep Breathing
Deep breathing (down into your belly and outwards) activates the diaphragm, our most important breathing muscle, and enables optimal oxygen supply to the body.
Benefits of deep breathing:
Improves oxygen supply to body and mind
Reduces stress and anxiety
Promotes relaxation and well-being
Relief from pain
Strengthening the Immune System
Exercise:
Lie down comfortably or sit upright.
Place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest.
Slowly and deeply inhale through your nose, allowing your stomach to rise while your chest moves only slightly.
Hold your breath for a brief moment.
Slowly exhale through your mouth, allowing your stomach to lower.
Repeat this exercise for 5-10 minutes.
Conclusion
The hierarchy of breathing offers a simple way to improve your everyday breathing and thus promote health and well-being. Experiment with the different breathing techniques and find out which one is best for you.
Additional tips:
Pay attention to good posture when breathing.
Choose a quiet place to practice the breathing techniques.
Integrate this way of breathing into your everyday life as often as possible.
With a little practice, you can learn to consciously control your breathing and thus improve your life in many ways. Breathe yourself healthy and happy!
