- You take around 20,000 breaths per day, which adds up to approximately 8 million breaths per year. That’s a whole lot of inhaling and exhaling!
- The longest recorded breath-holding time is an astonishing 24 minutes and 3 seconds, achieved by Aleix Segura Vendrell. Just imagine holding your breath for that long!
- Navy SEALS are trained to do boxed breathing to survive. Seals recognize the power of controlled breathing as a tool to optimize their physical and mental capabilities, allowing them to perform at their best in challenging and demanding environments.
- Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose can literally change the shape of your jaw and face, and it’s not prettier.
- Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” holds multiple world records related to his extraordinary ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures. He ran a half-marathon barefoot above the Arctic Circle and has survived being immersed in ice for over 112 minutes. He attributes it all to his breathing techniques!
- Sleep apnea is a big deal with serious health consequences, and its all linked to shallow breathing in sleep! According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, it is estimated that around 80% of moderate to severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are undiagnosed.
- The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle located beneath the lungs, is the primary muscle responsible for breathing. It contracts and flattens when you inhale, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air.
- Breathing can have a direct impact on your emotions. Deep, slow breaths can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress, while quick, shallow breaths can contribute to feelings of anxiety and tension.
- Your breathing literally controls your heart rate variability (HRV) which impacts how long you will live. You can literally live a longer healthier life by breathing consciously, deeply and slowly.
