In this video, you are encouraged to find your own natural 1:1 breathing ratio and consciously connect with your breathing cycle for a full 5 minutes.
During that 5 minutes you will be left with the beautiful sounds of the ocean as you develop your breath cycles.
As mentioned in the previous tutorial, it's best to start out with a small count and gradually work up to longer in breaths out breaths (active phase) and pauses (retention phase) between the breath.
You may start out with an active phase of 4 counts and with a retention phase of 2 counts.
Naturally, you will know when it feels right to increase your active phases and retention phases.
I like to increase in ratios like this:
- Active phase 4 counts - retention phase 2 counts
- Active phase 6 counts - retention phase 3 counts
- Active phase 8 counts - retention phase 4 counts
- Active phase 10 counts - retention phase 5 counts
- Active phase 12 counts - retention phase 6 counts
Before long you will notice you will be able to have quite lengthy breathing cycles like you see above.
This type of breathing has a profound effect on the mind, your attention - your entire nervous system.
As a point of self enquiry, please notice your state of being before and after this practice and you will see what I mean.
Enjoy!