How the Different Stages of Each Breath Can Dramatically Change Our State of Being

And How We Can Access This Each and Every Breath

photo by Darius Bashar

The Different Stages of Breath

1. Inhale
2. Pause at the top of the inhale (before the exhale begins)
3. Exhale
4. Pause at the bottom of the exhale (before the inhale begins)

By changing the rhythm of our breath or extending or holding each one of these steps for shorter or longer periods of time, we can dramatically alter our state of being.

In doing so, enormous health benefits open up to us. In this blog we’re going to explore all the different ways in how this is true.

In Ancient Times

In ancient times breathwork was used to heal illness and connect to spirit. It was said to be the source for what we now call a psychedelic experience and for controlling our own bodies immune system.

The effects of each stage of the breath are being explored more and more these days and we are seeing the incredible effects that each phase can hold.

Inhale/Exhale — Breathing in Rhythm