Can you name the most important aspect of breath holding? Give yourself a second. Is it controlling the mind? Being in great shape? A strong, flexible diaphragm? The biggest breath hold wins start with relaxation, and the key to relaxation is in the exhalation. Follow along, and experience how you regain calm & focus in a single session: Step-by-step: 1. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position (preferably lying down) 2. Do 10 prep breaths - Inhale through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth with slight resistance (like a hissing sound), focusing on letting go of tension in your mind and muscles 3. The breathing relaxes you - The controlled exhale increases oxygen in your blood and triggers the vagus nerve, lowering your metabolism 4. Then hold - After the 10th exhale, take a final breath in and begin your breath hold How did you do? Post your time & get feedback & points. Then head on over to the Classroom & follow the instructions for the next day

Hi there, Polar Bears. How's it chillin'? One of the nifty features of Skool is the leaderboard. You can find it in the top navigation bar of the 7-Day Breath Hold Challenge page (see image). For the biologists and animal lovers among us, you'll understand the animals linked to each level. That's right - the order is based on how long each animal can hold their breath under water. Now, how do you go from a polar bear to a sea turtle? The answer is: sharing & posting quality stuff! Every single time someone likes your post, you get a point. Each level requires a certain amount of points to level up. (click the question mark under your profile picture to see the exact amount) New levels also mean new features! For instance, when you become a Sea Otter, you can message each other (this is mostly to keep those spammy Polar Bears from sending unsolicited ads) If you level up to a Dugong, you can migrate to the Discovery Masterclass, and of course, when you reach the Dolphin level, you can learn how to train Superhuman Lungs. We are still playing around with the rewards for the other levels, as well as winning the weekly/monthly leaderboards. Rewards may be subject to change. The goal of this community that we help each other. So be kind, and give your fellow polar bear a like when you can. We'll be a bale of sea turtles soon enough. So, are you ready to level up? ACTION: Post your current level (and feel free to come back every time you reach a new level).

Are you ready to double or triple your breath hold time? And unlock hidden powers of your mind you could never imagine. This human dolphin is waiting for you in the classroom! And the more you post & share, the more you will open up… So - let's get started! Post a picture of yourself & write what you hope to achieve by the end of the 7 days: