The breathing pattern demonstrated, known as box breathing or equal breathing, is an ancient yogic technique called Sama Vritti Pranayama. It is used by elite soldiers like Navy SEALs to cultivate mental calmness, focus, and resilience during high-stress situations. This controlled breathing exercise involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and holding the empty breath for 4 seconds, repeated in a cyclical pattern. By consciously regulating the breath, it induces a relaxation response in the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Interestingly, this technique is one of the foundational practices of Pranayama, a yogic discipline that means “control of life force (prana) through breath regulation.” In the Indian tradition, Sama Vritti Pranayama is considered an entry-level exercise to cultivate breath awareness and equanimity, paving the way for more advanced Pranayama practices. The question is how did you feel after doing a few rounds of this breathing method? #meditation #mentalhealth
@soilconnection The breathing pattern demonstrated, known as box breathing or equal breathing, is an ancient yogic technique called Sama Vritti Pranayama. It is used by elite soldiers like Navy SEALs to cultivate mental calmness, focus, and resilience during high-stress situations. This controlled breathing exercise involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and holding the empty breath for 4 seconds, repeated in a cyclical pattern. By consciously regulating the breath, it induces a relaxation response in the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Interestingly, this technique is one of the foundational practices of Pranayama, a yogic discipline that means “control of life force (prana) through breath regulation.” In the Indian tradition, Sama Vritti Pranayama is considered an entry-level exercise to cultivate breath awareness and equanimity, paving the way for more advanced Pranayama practices. The question is how did you feel after doing a few rounds of this breathing method? #meditation #mentalhealth