Calm Breathing - Quiet Relaxation with Less Guidance | Credit: Wim Hof | Pranayama Exercise

Enjoy peaceful tranquility while relaxing deeply into this powerful breathing exercise - popularized by Wim Hof “The Ice Man.“ Not everyone enjoys an encouraging narrator throughout the exercise (for some people, it can be distracting). This version has less guidance so you can fully let go during the breath holds and embrace the quiet calmness. Breaths are counted aloud and breath retentions are silent. The video guides you through the breathing technique at a gentle pace - in 5 rounds. You’ll be taking 35 Deep Circular Breaths, followed by an Extended Breath Hold. The Breath Hold gradually increases after the 2nd round. Round 1- Breath Hold ⏱ 1 Minute Round 2 - Breath Hold ⏱ 1 Minute Round 3 - Breath Hold ⏱ 1 Minute 30 Seconds Round 4 - Breath Hold ⏱ 2 Minutes Round 5 - Breath Hold ⏱ 2 Minute 30 Seconds !!! THE BREATH HOLD TIMES ARE MEANT ONLY AS A GUIDE - IF YOU FEEL THE URGE TO BREATHE BEFORE THE DESIGNATED TIME - YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND TAKE A BREATH !!! You can also pause the video and extend the Breath Hold, if you are comfortable. With practice, your breath retention ability will likely increase. // BENEFITS Scientific studies have proven that this form of breathing makes your blood more alkaline and can help the body deal with other negative stressors better in the long term and in everyday life. More information is available at The Wim Hof Method website explains that consistent practice offers many potential benefits, including: ⚕ Boosting your immune system ⚕ Improving concentration ⚕ Improving your mental well-being ⚕ Increasing willpower ⚕ Increasing your energy ⚕ Managing some fibromyalgia symptoms ⚕ Relieving some symptoms of depression ⚕ Relieving stress ⚕ Improving sleep // WANT MORE GUIDANCE? Try a beginner version of this exercise: // DIY CREATE A COLD PLUNGE - // SOCIAL • Instagram • Pinterest • Twitter • Facebook #handsonmeditation WANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? ☕ Please, buy me a coffee ________________________ I hope you enjoy this deep breathing exercise. Please leave a comment about how it’s working for you. Also, please subscribe to stay updated with my newest videos and resources. Lots more in development. Warm Regards, Peter Voice-over: Matthew Hall © 2022 Vivid Prana LLC. All rights reserved. | * DISCLAIMER: Don’t do the breathing exercises in water or while operating any vehicle. Always practice sitting or lying down in a safe environment. Tinnitus symptoms may appear as a result of pushing too forcefully during the breathing exercise. If this happens, reduce the number of practice rounds and soften your breaths. It’s important to increase gradually, not forcefully. 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Round One 4:06 - Round Two 7:52 - Round Three 12:09 - Round Four 16:55 - Round Five