In this episode, I explore the fascinating and often overlooked role of breathing in our daily lives. From the 20,000 breaths we take each day to the transformative benefits of nasal breathing, I uncover how simple practices can enhance oxygen intake, brain function, and stress regulation. I also highlight remarkable facts about our respiratory system, like the 11,000 liters of air our lungs process daily and the importance of full exhalation for better oxygen absorption. Drawing connections to cultural and scientific insights, I emphasize the universal importance of breath for health and well-being.

Episode Highlights:

• The average breath we take daily is 20,000.  
• Nasal breathing is your superpower.
• Exhalation is crucial.
• The lungs process 11,000 liters of air daily and house 480 million alveoli.
• We lose water through breathing.
• Breath-holding records.
• Most fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide.  
• Posture affects lung capacity.  
• Lungs aren’t muscles.
• Slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve.
• Mouth breathing can lead to health and structural issues.
• Tibetan monks use specialized breathing techniques to generate inner heat.
• Different cultures all over the world celebrate the breath.

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