#26. Using Your Breath For Relaxation & a Box Protocol

On this week's Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast we’re going to dive into how to use your breath to help you calm down, have a clear mind, and even help you fall asleep or fall back asleep!In this episode we cover:What does CO2 have to do with respiration and why does it matter?3 simple to use breath practices to help you refocus and mitigate stressHow a box breath works and we practice this protocolReferences:Yoga For First Responders Podcast featuring Kevin HousleyThe Vital Connection. Sleep, Performance, and Recovery for Emergency RespondersKomori, T. (2018). The relaxation effect of prolonged expiratory breathing. Mental Illness, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/mi.2018.7669