4-Minute Breath Hold: The Ultimate Wim Hof Alternative Challenge | Expert - Deep Pranayama Exercise

The breathing exercise has a profound effect and should be practiced in the way it is explained. Always do the breathing exercise in a safe environment (e.g. sitting on a couch/floor) and unforced. Never practice the exercises before or during diving, driving, swimming, taking a bath or in any other environment/place where, should you pass out, a serious injury could occur. Learn more about the Wim Hof Method here: https://wimhofmethod.com This breathing technique is a simple alternative to the Wim Hof Method (WHM). The concept of using powerful, cyclic breathing followed by an extended, passive breath hold after exhalation (Bahya Kumbhaka) is firmly rooted in centuries-old Vedic and Tibetan traditions. Hands-On Meditation is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wim Hof B.V. and Innerfire B.V., the owners of the registered trademarks Wim Hof Method and WHM. We are an independent educational resource offering alternative breathing and meditation techniques. Experience the ultimate power breathing exercise while relaxing deeply into a 4 minute breath-hold. This version of the exercise challenges you to discover your inner potential. Start with a 1 minute breath-hold and gradually build up. Once you reach 3 minutes, the breath-holds increase by only 15 seconds to gently allow progress. Increase productivity, performance, and overall well-being with this dynamic breathing exercise. This video guides you through the breathing technique at an advanced pace - in 9 rounds. You'll be taking 35 Deep Circular Breaths, followed by an Extended Breath-Hold. The Breath-Hold gradually increases each round. No worries about breathing through your nose or mouth for this exercise. Just do whatever is most comfortable for you. Round 1- Breath-Hold ⏱ 1 Minute Round 2 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 1 Minute 30 Seconds Round 3 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 2 Minutes Round 4 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 2 Minute 30 Seconds Round 5 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 3 Minutes Round 6 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 3 Minutes 15 Seconds Round 7 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 3 Minutes 30 Seconds Round 8 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 3 Minutes 45 Seconds Round 9 - Breath-Hold ⏱ 4 Minutes !!! THE BREATH-HOLD TIMES ARE MEANT ONLY AS A GUIDE - IF YOU FEEL THE URGE TO BREATHE BEFORE THE DESIGNATED TIME - YOU SHOULD GO AHEAD AND TAKE A BREATH !!! // BENEFITS Scientific studies have proven that this form of breathing makes your blood more alkaline and can help the body deal with other negative stressors better in the long term and in everyday life. Consistent practice offers many potential benefits, including: ⚕ Boosting your immune system ⚕ Improving concentration ⚕ Improving your mental well-being ⚕ Increasing willpower ⚕ Increasing your energy ⚕ Managing some fibromyalgia symptoms ⚕ Relieving some symptoms of depression ⚕ Relieving stress ⚕ Improving sleep // WANT TO TRY ANOTHER VERSION OF THIS EXERCISE? -    • Wim Hof Alternative: Extended Breath Hold ...   There are multiple forms of calming breath retention exercises on this channel from beginner to advanced versions. // DIY CREATE A COLD PLUNGE - ICE BATH THERAPY    • DIY Cold Plunge | Build + Maintenance | Pr...   // SOCIAL • Instagram   / handsonmeditation   #HandsOnMeditation WANT TO HELP SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL? ✋ Join our Inner Circle. As a member, you'll enjoy perks like our evolving loyalty badges and the chance to help choose the content and themes for our future videos. Click the Join button or link to learn more and thank you for being part of our community!    / @handsonmeditation   ☕ Please, buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HandsOnM... ________________________ I hope you enjoy this deep breathing exercise. Please leave a comment about how it's working for you. Also, please subscribe to stay updated with my newest videos and resources. Lots more in development. Warm Regards, Peter Voice-over: Matthew Hall © 2023 Vivid Prana LLC. All rights reserved. | HandsOnMeditation.com 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Round One 3:52 - Round Two 7:40 - Round Three 12:00 - Round Four 16:49 - Round Five 22:07 - Round Six 27:40 - Round Seven 33:29 - Round Eight 39:33 - Round Nine