Breath Class: How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?

"How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?" is the third class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke. In this class, Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi, both experienced spiritual practitioners, present the third session of their "Tools of Awakening" series, focusing on the power of breath as a transformative tool for mind, body, and spirit. This session is part of a broader effort to teach simple, accessible practices that help individuals become more aware, reduce stress, and navigate life with greater consciousness. This class highlights the importance of conscious breathing, especially in a world where most people breathe shallowly and unconsciously. This lack of awareness in breathing is connected to various issues, such as heightened anxiety, emotional repression, and physical tension. The goal of the class is to teach viewers how to integrate mindful breathing into their daily lives as a way to increase awareness, reduce reactivity, and move through life in a more peaceful and grounded manner. (00:00 - 01:10) IntroductionPernilla Burke introduces the class and her collaborator, Abdi Assadi.Overview of the tools of awakening and focus on breathing techniques. (01:11 - 03:00) The Importance of BreathingDiscussion on how breathing is often shallow and unconscious in most people.Introduction to the concept of grounding consciousness through breathing. (03:01 - 05:00) Emotional Connection to BreathingExplanation of how breathing impacts emotional processing.Discussion on how people subconsciously modulate emotions through shallow breathing. (05:01 - 07:00) Awareness of Emotional State and BreathingHow breathing exercises help in recognizing and managing emotional states.The role of breathing in reducing incessant thinking and stress. (07:01 - 09:00) Physical Effects of Breathing and RelaxationDiscussion on the connection between breathing and muscle tension, particularly in the shoulders.Importance of using the diaphragm for proper breathing. (09:01 - 11:40) Guided Breathing Exercise: Nostril AwarenessPractical demonstration of nostril awareness breathing.Emphasis on feeling the temperature difference between inhaled and exhaled air. (11:41 - 14:30) Guided Breathing Exercise: Abdominal AwarenessIntroduction to abdominal breathing in conjunction with nostril awareness.Guided practice focusing on diaphragm movement and abdominal relaxation. (14:31 - 16:50) Meditation and the Body-Mind ConnectionDiscussion on how meditation and breathing provide a break from constant thinking.The concept of reconnecting with the body through mindful breathing. (16:51 - 18:50) Quick Breathing Resets for Daily LifeEmphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of short breathing exercises.Encouragement to incorporate breathing techniques into daily routines. (18:51 - End) Conclusion and EncouragementClosing remarks.Reminder about the availability of standalone breathing practice recordings and the importance of giving oneself the gift of mindful breathing.