Guided Practice 9: Vaccum Recoil · OHM Breath Academy

Guided Practice 9: Vaccum Recoil

Kia ora breathers- hope you are having a good week thus far.

The Vaccum Recoil is your guided practice for the week :) This a technique that I have been developing throughout the years and it does take a fair amount of practice to gain competence, so don't worry if you don't get it right away.

NOTE: If you have a cardiovascular condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, are pregnant, or are prone to anxiety or panic symptoms, we recommend selecting another technique to practice or seeking medical guidance before participating.

This practice uses a brief intra-diaphragmatic vacuum within the body to create one of the deepest and most 'effortless' breaths you'll take all day. This one is all about 'TIMING'.

After five deep breathing cycles, you'll fully empty the lungs and pause for a moment in stillness. From this space, the body naturally creates a vacuum effect that prepares the lungs, diaphragm, and ribcage for a powerful rebound breath.

As you release the vacuum, notice how the inhale rushes in almost by itself. This is elastic recoil in action - the body's natural ability to spring back after being stretched or compressed.

Rather than forcing more air in, Vacuum Recoil teaches you how to work with the body's built-in breathing mechanics, helping you experience greater expansion of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, increased total lung capacity and improved elastance.

And a question for you related to the bandhas...

Do you know what the BANDHAS are?

Yes

Somewhat, but I couldn't explain in detail.

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Guided Practice 9: Vaccum Recoil