Welcome back team! This weeks Ohm Breath Academy (OBA) practice has a few different elements to it including cyclic breathing and breath holds after exhalation. Remember - It's all about rhythm and relaxation. The more you can consciously soften and relax your body (especially during the breath holds) , the more benefit you will receive from the practice. Feel the rhythm and let it flow! Please comment and let everyone know what your experience with this practice was like... It will help our community of breathers GROW :) BONUS POLL: How long was your final exhale breath hold?

Kia ora, hello and welcome back! This week we are exploring a foundational technique from the Ohm education curriculum known as the Draw Breath. There are two primary components that I want to you think about today: 1. Extend the length of your pursed lip inhalation for as long as you comfortably can. There is no need to rush the process and force the technique in any way. Remaining calm and relaxed is a priority. 2. Focus on a slow, passive decompression of the entire body as you release the exhale out of the nose. Please complete the technique as much as you feel called to throughout the week. Generally a good rule of thumb is to complete 2-3 repetitions of the Draw Breath with an equal work to rest ratio. I.e if it takes 2 minutes to complete the technique, take 2 minutes rest before proceeding. Please comment on: - What find most difficult about this technique ? - What you learn to love about it ? ☺️ Enjoy team! And of course - BONUS POLL How long can you extend the length of your inhalation?

Hello again my fellow breathers, this week I am introducing a very important idea that we will no doubt revisit in the future. The idea of ‘Contrast Training’ in this environment relates to 2 core components that we must understand: 1. Mechanical Aspects of Breath Training 2. Physiological Aspects of Breath Training Please let the questions flow for anything you don’t understand and go over to the education tab to watch the review video on the subject. Meanwhile, I have another poll for you all 😉 What is more important to train?

Hello team! Here is a simple yet profound technique that is foundational to improving your breath awareness and control. We are aiming to extend each nasal inhale and exhale to 5 seconds - this is the basis for achieving an OPTIMAL physiological state. It is relatively easy to maintain when focusing on a guided practice like this, but to maintain this rhythm throughout the rest of the day/ week/ year is where the real game begins. We will dive deeper into the science and practice of breath holds as we progress. Come back to this technique as often as you can. Practice it first thing in the morning and last thing at night. And of course relax, have fun and enjoy the process!

As part of the OHM Breath Academy, we’ll be sharing one guided practice each week. These sessions are here to help you build awareness, develop skill, and deepen your relationship with your breath over time. Follow along, stay curious, and give yourself the space to explore! If you have any questions, insights, challenges - please drop them below in the comments :) Let us breathe 🌬️