Sometimes a bit of humor is the best way to highlight the irrationality of an argument 😊

It’s also the fun part of all of it.

“So that same rhythm is at the center of the heart of all life.”

And reminder of 75% discount.

“I recommend breath work to almost all patients that I see because, in my experience…”

“In the beginning was the voice. Voice is sounding breath, the audible sign of life.”

“‘This is great! I have an abundance of the most valuable resource known to our species, and I don't even have to work that hard to get it.’”

But the regular use of contemplative practices like breathing and meditation are proactive. 

“Thanks to the regulation of breathing patterns…”

“Messages from the respiratory system have rapid, powerful effects…”

Nasal stimulation should be considered alongside vagal stimulation as a primary mechanism behind the benefits of slow breathing.

I remember thinking “Well, that breathing practice was useless now.”

This is the real power of slow breathing. 

“It’s very intuitive: If we breathe better…we can deliver more oxygen to our muscles and organs…”

Because we’re actually present for the life we’re living.

Neural Correlates of Non-ordinary States of Consciousness in Pranayama Practitioners: The Role of Slow Nasal Breathing

One way this exchange of matter and energy happens is through…

“But twelve more minutes of work is simply not going to catch you up as much as sitting quietly, and on purpose, with your breath.”

His answer was ‘Sub ek!’

“But can you make use of this truism, so that it helps your contemplative life?”