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

An episode of the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast podcast, hosted by Kevin Housley, titled "#26. Using Your Breath For Relaxation & a Box Protocol" was published on May 22, 2024 and runs 26 minutes.

May 22, 2024 ·26m · Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

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Episode Description

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 stress
How a box breath works and we practice this protocol

References:

Yoga For First Responders Podcast featuring Kevin Housley

The Vital Connection. Sleep, Performance, and Recovery for Emergency Responders

Komori, T. (2018). The relaxation effect of prolonged expiratory breathing. Mental Illness, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/mi.2018.7669

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