Oxygen Benefits

Most people only use about twenty percent of their lung capacity. Tests have been done over and over again to determine how much of our brain cells we actually use. Other test have been done to see how our organs such as our lungs function. It is remarkable that we are all using a very limited portion of our potential in all these areas. Seventy percent of elimination from your body is through breathing. When we allow our bodies to accumulate toxins we are inviting illness and disease. Medical testing has proven again and again that the missing link in those with Cancer and other serious diseases is simply oxygen.

So why is it that something that is so simple to do, that requires no other tool other than our own bodies is so neglected. My theory is that we have been programmed to believe that nothing as simple and easy as breathing could possibly make that much of a difference. In all of my years as a breathing development specialist I have heard time and time again, "How can you lose weight with just breathing better?"

In simple terms, aerobic means to get enough oxygen into the bloodstream to convert to fuel to burn fat. We have again been programmed to believe that aerobic means running around a room and jumping up and down. What most people don't realize is that people who do this type of exercise have to do it consistently for about 20 minutes to put the body into an aerobic state. Unfortunately you are tearing down your knees and backs at t he same time. Walking is great but why the jumping and running? If you jump up and down, or run long enough, at least 20 minutes, you will breathe hard enough to get the oxygen flowing into your bloodstream. Optimal Breathing techniques, exercises and recommended products is FOCUS PRIMARILY ON THE BREATH.

We concentrate the oxygen flow so that the body begins the aerobic process of flooding the bloodstream with oxygen in a few minutes so the results are dramatically improved. At the same time we can flex or stretch the muscles we wish to target for inch loss, or toning to draw the oxygen to that point like a bee to honey. The oxygen will rush to the point of stress to heal, thus toning and firming those muscles. Breathing correctly can bring on a state of elevated emotions. The reason for this is the endorphin high that runners speak of. It is the same high that you get when you do the #130 Better Breathing Exercise #2, Basic Basic, or other Optimal Breathing Programs.

You are releasing these endorphins, into the brain. Some remarkable changes in people occur in those suffering with severe panic attacks to others suffering from migraine headaches. It has been called life changing by many, and I am one of those who can personally attest to the powerful benefits that can accompany flooding your body with oxygen by doing just a few of the Optimal Breathing exercises daily.

Other benefits of true passive aerobic breathing is the reduction of water retention and changes in your skin that may cause those who know you to accuse you of having a face lift. You may become what some people call "radiant" after a 30 minute #130 Better Breathing Exercise #2 session. This is one reason I nicknamed it The Tibetan Caffeine. Much of this "radiance" is due to more efficient elimination of toxins and waste plus increased blood flow and oxygen rich blood to the face.

If you can become aware of your breathing patterns and incorporate your daily Optimal Breathing regimen into your daily routine, such as sitting at your computer you will be impressed and amazed at the power you have right there within your own body. The power to breathe your way to a healthier and happier life.

"Certainly in the midline and to the left, the heart and pericardium fill the space and the pleura and lung are more lateral. Posterior the lungs extend nearly to the midline. With lung expansion, the space of the pericardium and heart is well-maintained with expansion posterior, laterally and inferiorly."

-- Dr. Eddie Erlandson
Thoraccic Surgeon and core faculty member
Center for Professional Breathing and Movement

For Breathing That Is Quieting, Calming, Centering AND Energizing

Supported by a small round pillow as above or a Nada-Chair from Relax the Back stores nationwide, sit out near the edge of a fairly hard-surfaced chair, stool or arm of a couch with feet flat on the floor, or stand. Both of these positions need an erect but not stiff posture. Be "tallest" with your chin slightly above the horizon. If you stand, bend your knees slightly so as to unlock them.

Let your tongue lightly touch the roof or your mouth and your jaw relax. Relax your belly. Let it hang down. Let go of any fear of having a "pot belly" or not having "washboard abs."

1. Place your thumbs over your kidneys (below your back ribs and above your pelvis). Wrap your fingers around your sides, towards your belly button.

2. Squeeze gently as you nose breathe long slow deep breaths into your squeezed fingers, forcing them apart with your in-breath in your belly back and sides against their will. Simultaneously take four deep in-and-out breaths while trying to match the breathing cycle of the animated logo for a timing reference. Make sure the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. It may work better for you to use silent number counting (one thousand one, one thousand two, etc.) to gauge that. Again, just make sure the exhale is twice as long or even more than twice as long as the inhale.
   Breathing Rate #1:
   1. How did that feel? Relaxing. Energizing? Good? If it did, then do it five more times in a row.

      Dizziness, spaceyness or otherwise confusion means you should stop and continue your day or stop and recommence in a minute or two after the energy has subsided or integrated within you.

   2. A little anxiety (or a lot)?

      If you felt anxious, it was probably too fast for you, or you did not squeeze in the right place or strongly enough and then breathe into the squeezed thumb and fingers to separate them against their will.

Try it again. This time following this breathing pattern:

1. Place your thumbs over your kidneys (below your back ribs and above your pelvis). Wrap your fingers around your sides, towards your belly button.

2. Squeeze gently as you nose breathe long slow deep breaths into your squeezed fingers, forcing them apart with your in-breath in your belly back and sides against their will. Simultaneously take four deep in-and-out breaths while trying to match the breathing cycle of the animated logo for a timing reference. Make sure the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. It may work better for you to use silent number counting (one thousand one, one thousand two, etc.) to gauge that. Again, just make sure the exhale is twice as long or even more than twice as long as the inhale.
   Breathing Rate #2:

3. Now look at your thoughts, feelings, emotions and body sensations that are passing by as you would observe clouds in the sky. Just observe what is happening. Meanwhile you are breathing deeply and slowly.

   Feel better? Calmer? Energized? Calm and energized at the same time?

In any event, try the next one remembering to coordinate it with the squeezing. Squeeze gently and breathe in through the nose, long slow deep breaths, breathing into your squeezed fingers and thumbs, widening them with your breath slightly against their will. If it feels good, then do it five times more.

If that is not the right feel or timing, then go on to the next one.

1. Place your thumbs over your kidneys (below your back ribs and above your pelvis). Wrap your fingers around your sides, towards your belly button.

2. Squeeze gently as you nose breathe long slow deep breaths into your squeezed fingers, forcing them apart with your in-breath in your belly back and sides against their will. Simultaneously take four deep in-and-out breaths while trying to match the breathing cycle of the animated logo for a timing reference. Make sure the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. It may work better for you to use silent number counting (one thousand one, one thousand two, etc.) to gauge that. Again, just make sure the exhale is twice as long or even more than twice as long as the inhale.
   Breathing Rate #3:

3. Now look at your thoughts, feelings, emotions and body sensations that are passing by as you would observe clouds in the sky. Just observe what is happening. Meanwhile you are breathing deeply and slowly.

Here are my list of priorities in my order of importance. You can also create your own program from this list or choose from several programs listed at the end of this page.

1. #176 Rapidly Improving Your Breathing Video
2. #192 Building Healthy Lungs Naturally
3. #130 Better Breathing Exercise #2 (Breathe for Energy)
4. #120 Better Breathing Exercise #1 (Breathe For Relaxation)
5. #599 E3Live™ (Fortify your entire biological system)
6. #182 Rip Roaring Health
7. #174 Perque 2 (Supplement with vitamins)
8. #191 Secrets of Optimal Natural Breathing
9. Oxy-Water™ (Optimize your drinking water)
10. #210 Optimal Natural Breathing Kit (Study the Breath)

We have created several money-saving programs tied into specific health, personal growth or performance themes.