S2 E7 : The Difference Between Breathwork and Hyperventilation

Episode Name: The Difference Between Breathwork
and Hyperventilation


Episode Introduction:


Ever thought about how breathing too much could be affecting you
negatively? Tune in to find out more.


Episode Summary:


In today’s episode of Alchemy with Alea, we’re talking about the
different approaches to breathwork and some simple ones that you
can practice at home by yourself. We also talk about the correct
way to breathe and why it’s important to pay attention to your
breathing patterns.


Key Takeaways:


The balanced breath rate is supposed to be five and a half
breaths per minute but most individuals in the western society
breathe at a rate of about twenty breaths per minute.

Our sympathetic nervous system triggers the flight or fight
response whereas our parasympathetic nervous system allows us to
rest and digest.

Breathing from your belly is going to help you calm yourself
down, feel relaxed, and also sleep better.

Proprioception is the sense that helps us know where we are
in space and time even with our eyes closed.

You can practice the 4-4 breathing technique to help when
you’re feeling overwhelmed during any time of the day. You inhale
for four seconds and then you exhale for four seconds.



Recommended Resources:


Breath by James Nestor: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath


The Breathing Benefit 7 Day Breathwork Challenge:
https://www.aleaquiles-courses.com/courses/the-breathing-benefit


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