One Deep Breath

15/08/2022

Can alternate nostril breathing help you beat anxiety, improve digestion, and sleep soundly? 👃 ⠀
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In his book, Breath, describes how "the right nostril is a gas pedal... circulation speeds up, your body gets hotter, and cortisol levels, blood pressure, and heart rate all increase".⠀
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Conversely, "Inhaling through the left nostril has the opposite effect... The left nostril is more deeply connected to the parasympathetic nervous system, the rest-and-relax side that lowers temperature and blood pressure, cools the body, and reduces anxiety."⠀
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LEFT = Rest-and-Digest 😴 ⠀
RIGHT = Alertness & Focus💡 ⠀
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Alternate nostril breathing is a huge part of many ancient Pranayama yoga practices, and for good reason!⠀
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By changing which nostril you breathe out of, you can alter your own physiology to either boost energy and focus or chill out.⠀
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While many practices involve switching between nostrils, some research shows that breathing out of a single nostril for prolonged periods of time has more pronounced effects.⠀
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🏖️ FOR STRESS, ANXIETY, SLEEP, AND DIGESTION⠀
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Cover the right nostril lightly with your thumb or finger. Inhale and exhale through the left nostril for 3-5 minutes.⠀
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⚡️ FOR ENERGY, ALERTNESS, AND FOCUS⠀
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Cover the left nostril lightly with the thumb or finger. Inhale and exhale through the right nostril for 3-5 minutes.⠀
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Try it out and let me know what you think. FOLLOW for more breathing science and animations!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

11/07/2022

If I had to pick one buzzword I'm sick of hearing over the last year, it's MINDFULNESS.

It's not because I don't love mindfulness, or practice mindfulness meditation myself, but because it's VASTLY overused and often used in the wrong context.

Most people, even some "mindfulness" coaches, couldn't provide a solid explanation or definition of WHAT mindfulness is, which is why in today's post, we're going to be previewing an upcoming blog post and video coming to the One Deep Breath App - The Art and Science of Mindfulness.

What do YOU do to become more mindful? Let us know in the comments below!

16/06/2022

NEW to the One Deep Breath App: Resonant Coherent Breathing for HRV, Stress, Anxiety, and more!

HOW you breathe (speed, depth, inhalation/exhalation ratio) has a significant impact on our ability to control our state of well-being.

Respiration rate is EXCEPTIONALLY important.

This is because breathing can be considered as an oscillator that drives the heart rate and many other internal body rhythms (e.g. arterial blood pressure).

Scientists have discovered that the heart rate and breathing synchronize, or become resonance, at a frequency of about 0.1 Hz.

While the EXACT speed/rate varies from person-to-person, most research shows that the optimal rate is roughly 6 breaths per minute, with equal-length inhales and exhales.

breaths/min). Such harmonization is so beneficial to the health of our body because it allows biological mechanisms to work most efficiently and smoothly.
NEW to the One Deep Breath App: Resonant Coherent Breathing for HRV, Stress, Anxiety, and more!

HOW you breathe (speed, depth, inhalation/exhalation ratio) has a significant impact on our ability to control our state of well-being.

Respiration rate is EXCEPTIONALLY important.

This is because breathing can be considered as an oscillator that drives the heart rate and many other internal body rhythms (e.g. arterial blood pressure).

Scientists have discovered that the heart rate and breathing synchronize, or become resonance, at a frequency of about 0.1 Hz.

While the EXACT speed/rate varies from person to person, most research shows that the optimal rate is roughly 6 breaths per minute.

The harmonization that comes from this breathing pattern is enormously beneficial to the health of our body because it allows biological mechanisms to work most efficiently and smoothly.

You can LEARN MORE about this pattern, and customize your experience with immersive audio and animation options on the One Deep Breath App - link in our bio!

22/04/2022

Breathing Biofact #10:
Engage all the alveoli your lungs have to offer with some deep breathing. Especially during cold and flu season when it feels like your lungs are taking a beating!

As you inhale, imagine drawing the air into your lower back. Feel the belly rise. On the exhale, gently contract the belly inwards.

You just took the perfect deep breath!!!

20/04/2022

Try practicing these tips and tricks along with using the ODB app!

20/04/2022

Ice Man Breathing is back!

This is a One Deep Breath fan favorite, and has the science to back it up. Studies show that it helps bolster the immune system, increase stress tolerance, and help you warm up before exercise.

Always remember to breathe safe and refrain from performing this technique near water or while operating a vehicle.

You can customize this exercise and more on the One Deep Breath app, link in our bio!

15/04/2022

Conquer anxiety One Deep Breath at a time!
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13/04/2022

Need a quick energy boost?? Try this!!
This pattern is a modified version of an ancient pranayama breathing technique known as Padi Moochu
Instead of performing each inhale and exhale as a single action. Multi-Step Breathing breaks down each inhale and exhale into 4 separate 'mini' inhales and exhales, like steps in a staircase!
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13/04/2022

Need a quick energy boost?? Try this new breathing technique!!
This pattern is a modified version of an ancient pranayama breathing technique known as Padi Moochu
Instead of performing each inhale and exhale as a single action. Multi-Step Breathing breaks down eachinhale and exhale into 4 separate 'mini' inhales and exhales, like steps in a staircase!
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12/04/2022

Interested in the journey behind building One Deep Breath?

Our founder, Sam Rystrom, shares some of the ups and downs of being a mobile app developer, and what's next for One Deep Breath.

Learn why users love the app One Deep Breath: Breathing Exercises for Wellbeing. Read the interview with the developer of One Deep Breath: Breathing Exercises for Wellbeing and download latest version.

11/04/2022

Enjoy our posts & animations? Want access to over 30+ science-based breathing techniques?

Then go download the One Deep Breath app for iOS and Android, link in our bio and start using the breath to improve YOUR life today.

Then, head over to our story and let us know which exercise is your favorite ❤️

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06/04/2022

In what way's do YOU let go?? 🧐

Comment below!