Take a deep breath in. That’s it, congratulations!
In recent years, there has been undeniable concern about respiratory issues. It seems fitting to explore what would have happened if we all breathed well. (No mouth, nasal breathing only allowerd)
In another multiverse, specifically Earth A4, humanity breathes properly, and 2020 is a delightful anecdote where we all laugh at the sensationalism of the media.
The people of Earth A4 breathe in a healthier way. The question is, are there better and worse ways to breathe? Am I breathing wrong? What can I do about it?
First, let’s analyze the respiratory system in a nutshell.
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…The respiratory system brings oxygen to the blood. End of analysis.
To delve a bit deeper, the respiratory system works together with the heart to deliver oxygen to the blood and remove impurities like CO2.
They function like an air conditioning filter (the lungs) and a swimming pool filter (the heart), keeping our internal systems clean and vital.
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Oxygen passes into the blood through the alveoli, the tiniest branches of the lungs, and heads straight to the heart to be distributed.
Meanwhile, the heart sends the blood filled with CO2 back to the lungs to be expelled during exhalation.
It’s essential to understand that oxygen allows for the removal of CO2 and other impurities; if less oxygen enters than CO2 exits, the CO2 remains in the body, diminishing the revitalization of other organs. This highlights the importance of breathing—not only for energy but also for cleansing our bodies.
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In summary, these two organs are responsible for providing the essential energy we need to sustain ourselves and for cleaning our internal systems.
We can go several days without food and even longer without water, but only a few minutes without oxygen.
You cannot be death and breathing at the same time
Breathing connects us to life, which underscores its significance.
We might think of food as our source of strength, which is true, but food also needs to be oxygenated before it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. 🤔
Whether you eat the best foods doesn’t matter if your respiratory system isn’t functioning well, as it affects your circulatory system, which in turn affects your digestive system.
In inadequate breathing, not all lung cells are activated, resulting in a loss of lung capacity and a corresponding strain on the system due to a lack of oxygen. Animals in their natural state breathe instinctively, and humans initially did too.
However, modern civilized lifestyles distance us from natural breathing.
We must rediscover how to breathe according to nature’s design.
If the exoteric aspect doesn’t convince you, let’s explore a more subtle one, the esoteric, hehe.
For millennia, Western yoga masters have taught a select few disciples that there exists an extra substance in the air—prana, or vital energy. This magical particle (yes, technical terms) functions like the electricity that powers a light bulb.
You might think, “That sounds ridiculous.” Well, the air is invisible, so it could easily be more fantastic.
Prana is a Sanskrit word, one of the world’s oldest languages, meaning “absolute energy.” It is the essence of life and exists in everything from amoebas to humans, in every atom, and even in the spells of Harry Potter (just a joke; I visited Edinburgh this weekend).
Don’t confuse prana with the ego; the ego is more like the steering wheel of a car, capable of controlling prana, which is like gasoline for the vehicle.
Prana is in the air, but it is not air; it’s also not oxygen or any other gas. It exists in oxygen but is not limited to it, and it can even exist where there is no air, as the atmosphere was once unbreathable, yet this unit of energy remained.
Good Old Guy Prana: Keeping Us Alive
With every breath, we absorb prana for our vital functions.
Just as we can have good or bad digestion, we can also have good or bad breathing. Good breathing would absorb a lot of prana, energizing our entire system from the brain to the muscles. There are even reports of certain healings through the redirection of prana, while poor breathing leads to diseases and weakness in the body.
Is prana the solution to all our problems? No, you’ll still have to pay your electricity bill. However, it can help you have more energy, a clearer mind, and a longer, quality life. But that’s not something you can buy with a credit card!
TL,DR:
- Poor breathing contributes to respiratory diseases.
- The respiratory system and the heart work together to oxygenate the blood and cleanse CO2.
- Oxygen is crucial for revitalizing organs and maintaining health.
- Animals and humans originally breathed naturally; modern life disrupts this.
- Prana, or vital energy, enhances our health and energy levels.
Remember this is part 1, of “Breathing like a Champ” series based on “The Hindu-yogi science of breath” Here you can find more depth knowledge and some practices that won’t be mentioned here.
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