sympathetic “fight-flight-freeze” response – shallow quick breath to gain oxygen
parasympathetic “feed-breed” response – deep slow breath to release CO2
enteric system – gut brain
oxygen in
carbon dioxide out
piriform cortex
the region of the brain that perceives the sense of smell
acupuncture
Qi & Xue circulation
breathe in – breathe out
repeat
“The breath is the intersection of the body and mind.”
-Thich Naht Hahn
life force
oxygen – Qi – prana
close your eyes
deep breath in, deep breath out
look inward
observe
inhale a little deeper
exhale a little further
