It’s Friday, so we have a new 411 available. As promised on Sunday, it’s on a 2022 paper exploring the differences between vagal stimulation by itself and vagal & nasal stimulation together during slow breathing. It was an amazing paper to read.
Here was my 1 Big Takeaway from it:
Slow nasal breathing has significantly different effects on the brain than slow mouth breathing, which results in less physical and psychological tension, less anxiety, more joy, and a relaxed yet fully aware altered state of consciousness. Nasal stimulation should be considered alongside vagal stimulation as a primary mechanism behind the benefits of slow breathing.
I hope you enjoy the full 411!
All the best,
Nick