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😮💨 Coherence: The Perfect Breath (20 min)
😮💨 Coherence: The Perfect Breath (20 min)
😮💨 Coherence: The Perfect Breath (20 min)
Saturday 2nd January 2021
Explore the power of the perfect breath in this episode of 'Happy Mind'. Learn how this technique can enhance mental clarity and overall wellbeing.
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Get the buttons here!The Perfect Breath: Unlocking Coherence Through Ancient Wisdom
The perfect breath is about five seconds in, five and a half, six maybe, and five or six seconds out. As you breathe in this rhythm, your whole body begins to cohere.
Imagine finding a breathing rhythm that not only calms your mind but also optimizes your body's functions. In this episode of 'Happy Mind: Meditations from the Ancient World to Modernity', host Zebediah Rice guides you through a practice known as the 'perfect breath'. Rooted in ancient Pythagorean beliefs, this technique is all about achieving coherence—a state where your heart, mind, and body work in perfect harmony. The Pythagoreans considered the number 10 to be sacred, symbolizing unity and completeness.
Interestingly, this number also correlates with the time it takes to complete one cycle of the perfect breath. This episode delves into how various cultures, from Buddhist monks to Catholic rosary reciters, naturally adopt this breathing pattern during prayer or meditation. Scientific studies have shown that maintaining around 5.5 breaths per minute can enhance blood flow to the brain and bring your heart and nervous system into peak efficiency.
You'll start with an introduction to the historical and scientific background of this breathing technique. Then, Zebediah Rice will guide you through a 20-minute practice session designed to help you experience this state of coherence for yourself. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers valuable insights into how a simple breathing exercise can bring profound benefits like mental clarity and improved immune function.
Curious about how something as simple as breathing can make such a big difference? Tune in to learn about the perfect breath and see how it can transform your daily life.