What is the most important lesson you learn in the Breath Hold Challenge? (Hint: it’s not that you can double your breath hold in seven days!) While it is a great motivator to get you going (let’s be honest – the first time you do this stuff you may wonder why you ever signed up for this torture …), there is a bigger picture. Breath holding builds CO2 tolerance–your chemical receptors can handle higher levels of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. What does this mean? 1. Prevents hyperventilation as CO2 rises in the blood (e.g. during physical exercise) 2. Opens the nasal airways as CO2 functions as a vasodilator 3. Regulates the breathing pattern for promotion of nasal breathing What if I told you that the breath hold is only one of the many hacks you can implement in your daily life to improve your breathing – the biodiesel of our body – for life-long health benefits. A good friend of Stig asked him to write a chapter for his new book – Airways, Amazing Benefits of Nasal Breath, full of practical protocols for stamina and memory from his experiences as 4x World Champion Freediver and training Olympic Athletes. You have already upgraded your breathing “software” with the Breath Hold Challenge. Now, get ready to dive deep into the science of the “hardware” of breathing with Dr. John Lieurance, a functional Chiropractic Neurologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, as he reveals two powerful clinical methods – Functional Cranial Release (FCR) and Endonasal Balloon Adjusting – to physically open the airways. Learn about the anatomy of the Locus Coeruleus, “The Blue Spot”, and how this tiny nucleus in the brain is responsible for focus and calm, and how you can activate it, the proprietary “Ganesh” protocol for nasal sinus cleansing, and how nasal breathing stimulants the pineal gland and is the gateway to enlightenment. Looking for the next step in your breath hold (and breathing) journey to optimize health, enhance spiritual awareness, and manage peak performance?

Hello to all. It is getting close to my favorite season. I love Autumn. Since it is almost Autumn I have decided to do a giveaway. I am giving away the Breathwork Fundamentals course. All you have to do to enter is post in this thread. The contest will run until the 1st day of Autumn. Sept 22nd. I will announce the winner Sept 23rd.

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).

What would be your one wish this Christmas for the Breath Hold Challenge Skool? Is it more videos? Live calls? New challenges? Something else? Help us out–write down the one thing you would like to see in 2026!

I just got off a call with Stig, and he wanted me to share this with you all. He is currently training legendary freediver Alexey Molchanov secure another world record. A lot of people ask him: "Hey Stig, can I train directly with you as well?" Watch the video for the answer.