Techniques
94 techniques, browsable by category, intensity, and goal.
94 of 94 techniques
Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM / "Hick" Breath)
Tactical & Focus
Rapidly spikes blood pressure to prevent blood from pooling in the legs; Extreme Upregulation.
Icaro Continuous Exhale
Autonomic Balancing
Maintains the healer's trance while anchoring the nervous systems of ceremony participants; Downregulating.
Mapacho Soplada
Spiritual & Meditative
Energetically clears the recipient, focuses the healer's intent; Upregulating.
Caoineadh (Keening Breath)
Emotional Release & Integration
Facilitates communal somatic release of grief; Highly Upregulating followed by Downregulation.
Bone Marrow Washing Breath (Xisui Jing)
Energy & Activation
Rejuvenates marrow, builds extreme resilience; Upregulating.
Iron Shirt Breathing (Tie Shan Shan)
Tactical & Focus
Creates a pneumatic shock absorber against strikes; Extreme Upregulation.
Hei Gung (Hard Qigong Exhale)
Energy & Activation
Explodes kinetic energy outward on strikes; Highly Upregulating.
Reverse Abdominal Breathing (Taoist/Tai Chi)
Biomechanics & Posture
Condenses Qi, strengthens core; Upregulating.
Lower Dan Tian Breathing
Spiritual & Meditative
Cultivates Qi, grounds the body; Downregulating.
Microcosmic Orbit
Spiritual & Meditative
Circulates life force; Balancing.
Embryonic Breathing (Tai Xi)
Spiritual & Meditative
Deepest state of rest and life force cultivation; Highly Downregulating.
Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue)
Emotional Release & Integration
Releases stagnant emotional energy from organs; Balancing.
Tortoise Breathing (Gui Xi)
Spiritual & Meditative
Maximizes longevity, extreme autonomic suppression; Highly Downregulating.
Surya Bhedana (Right Nostril)
Energy & Activation
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system, increases heat; Upregulating.
Chandra Bhedana (Left Nostril)
Relaxation & Sleep
Stimulates parasympathetic nervous system, cooling; Downregulating.
Moorcha (Swooning Breath)
Spiritual & Meditative
Induces a state of thoughtlessness or 'swoon'; Highly Upregulating to Trance.
Plavini (Floating Breath)
Autonomic Balancing
Cleanses digestive tract, buoyancy; Grounding.
The Stoic Pause (Prohairesis)
Tactical & Focus
Engages the prefrontal cortex (Logos), overrides the amygdala; Downregulating.
Alchemy of Breath
Emotional Release & Integration
Gentle emotional integration without forced catharsis; Gently Upregulating.
4-2-4-2 Focus Breath
Tactical & Focus
Promotes focus with a slight relaxation bias; Downregulating.
Art of Breath (Nasal Gear System)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Prevents over-breathing during exercise, builds CO2 tolerance; Adaptive.
Nadi Shodhana
Autonomic Balancing
Balances left/right brain hemispheres; Downregulating.
Ujjayi
Autonomic Balancing
Warms the body, builds internal focus; Balancing.
Kapalabhati
Energy & Activation
Cleanses the lungs, stimulates digestion; Highly Upregulating.
Bhastrika
Energy & Activation
Massive energy surge; Extremely Upregulating.
Bhramari
Relaxation & Sleep
Soothes vagus nerve and amygdala; Highly Downregulating.
Sheetali
Autonomic Balancing
Physically cools the body; Downregulating.
EMST (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Strengthens the muscles involved in coughing and swallowing; Upregulating.
Cadence Breathing (1:2 Ratio)
Relaxation & Sleep
Stimulates the vagus nerve; Downregulating.
Triangle Breathing
Tactical & Focus
Gentle focus, less rigid than Box Breathing; Balancing.
1:2 Extended Exhale
Relaxation & Sleep
Strongly stimulates the vagus nerve; Downregulating.
Two-Part Breath (Active Breath)
Emotional Release & Integration
Moves stuck energy, emotional catharsis; Highly Upregulating.
CART (Capnometry-Assisted Respiratory Training)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Reverses chronic hypocapnia (over-breathing); Downregulating.
Cyclic Sighing (Physiological Sigh)
Acute Stress Relief
Rapidly offloads CO2, pops open alveoli; Downregulating.
4-7-8 Relaxing Breath
Relaxation & Sleep
Rapid sedation, acts as a natural tranquilizer; Highly Downregulating.
The Breathing Class (Horizontal Breathing)
Biomechanics & Posture
Corrects chest-breathing, strengthens core; Grounding.
3-6-5 Method
Autonomic Balancing
Consistent baseline HRV management; Balancing.
Buteyko Reduced Volume
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Increases CO2 tolerance, dilates blood vessels; Downregulating.
Hypopressive Method (Low Pressure Fitness)
Biomechanics & Posture
Reduces intra-abdominal pressure, tones pelvic floor; Balancing.
Vagal Toning (Humming Exhale)
Somatic & Trauma Processing
Stimulates vagus nerve via vocal cord vibration; Highly Downregulating.
Alkaline Breathing (Superventilation)
Energy & Activation
Shifts blood pH, oxygenates tissue; Highly Upregulating.
Kuji-in Breathing (Nine Syllable Seals)
Tactical & Focus
Hacks the nervous system for extreme psychological focus; Balancing.
Shinobi-Iki (Stealth Breathing)
Tactical & Focus
Hides audible breath sounds, stabilizes heart rate under threat; Downregulating.
EMDR Resourcing Breath (Bilateral Breath)
Somatic & Trauma Processing
Integrates left/right brain hemispheres while calming the amygdala; Downregulating.
Segmented Breathing (Stepped Inhale)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Increases intercostal flexibility and total lung capacity (TLC); Upregulating.
Recovery Breathing (Hook Breaths)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Rapidly clears CO2 and prevents hypoxia after a breath-hold; Stabilizing.
Anapana
Spiritual & Meditative
Sharpens the mind; Downregulating.
Lion's Breath
Emotional Release & Integration
Relieves tension in jaw/throat; Upregulating.
Chasqui Runner's Breath
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Maximizes oxygen utilization, prevents altitude sickness and fatigue; Adaptive.
The Tantric Pause (Bhairava/Kumbhaka)
Spiritual & Meditative
Dissolves the ego into pure consciousness; Downregulating.
Om Japa in Chakras
Spiritual & Meditative
Awakens subtle spinal centers; Balancing.
Navi Kriya
Energy & Activation
Balances Prana and Apana at the navel; Upregulating.
Talabya Kriya
Biomechanics & Posture
Prepares the tongue for Khechari Mudra, calms the mind; Balancing.
Hong-Sau Technique
Spiritual & Meditative
Develops extreme concentration and withdrawal of senses (Pratyahara); Downregulating.
Breath of Fire
Energy & Activation
Rapidly oxygenates blood; Upregulating.
Cannon Breath
Energy & Activation
Strengthens parasympathetic nervous system; Upregulating.
Segmented Breathing
Autonomic Balancing
Stimulates glands depending on ratio; Balancing to Upregulating.
Sodarshan Chakra Kriya
Spiritual & Meditative
Considered the highest kriya; completely cuts through neuroses; Highly Upregulating/Balancing.
One Minute Breath
Autonomic Balancing
Dramatically calms anxiety, unifies brain hemispheres; Downregulating.
Whistle Breath
Relaxation & Sleep
Stimulates the parasympathetic system, cools the blood; Downregulating.
Vatskar Kriya (Sipping Breath)
Autonomic Balancing
Aids digestive issues, regulates spleen and liver; Balancing.
XPT Pool Training (Extreme Performance)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Extreme mental resilience, hypoxia conditioning; Highly Upregulating.
Box Breathing (Tactical Breathing)
Tactical & Focus
Heightens concentration, builds autonomic control; Balancing.
Toltec Recapitulation Breath
Emotional Release & Integration
Reclaims lost personal energy, cuts energetic ties; Balancing.
10-Count Breath Tracking
Tactical & Focus
Purely cognitive anchor to prevent mind wandering; Downregulating.
O2 Apnea Tables
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Conditions the body to operate on lower blood oxygen levels; Adaptive.
CO2 Apnea Tables
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Blunts the brain's chemoreceptor sensitivity to carbon dioxide; Adaptive.
Khoomei (Throat Singing Breath)
Energy & Activation
Massive vagal nerve stimulation, induces mild hypoxia and trance; Upregulating.
Sun Dance Piercing Breath
Somatic & Trauma Processing
Induces endorphin rush, overrides pain, triggers visionary states; Extreme Upregulation.
Sweat Lodge Earth Breath
Tactical & Focus
Prevents lung burning in extreme heat, suppresses the panic response; Downregulating.
Ibuki (Tension Breathing)
Energy & Activation
Forges physical and mental resilience, clears the lungs; Highly Upregulating.
Nogare (Soft Breathing)
Autonomic Balancing
Rapidly lowers heart rate between high-intensity martial exchanges; Downregulating.
Apnea Walk (CO2 Tolerance)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Builds tolerance to carbon dioxide in the blood; Adaptive Stress.
Kriya Yoga Spinal Breathing
Spiritual & Meditative
Accelerates spiritual evolution; Balancing.
Somatic "Pendulation" Breath
Somatic & Trauma Processing
Prevents flooding the nervous system, tracks somatic cues; Downregulating.
Diaphragmatic Resistance Breath
Biomechanics & Posture
Strengthens the diaphragm muscle directly; Grounding.
Pursed Lip Breathing
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Creates back-pressure, keeping small airways open longer; Downregulating.
Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya
Spiritual & Meditative
Enhances mental clarity; Balancing.
Siberian Shamanic Breath
Spiritual & Meditative
Induces deep trance for spirit journeying; Highly Upregulating.
Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Triggers EPO production, increases red blood cells; Adaptive.
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Hypertrophies the diaphragm and intercostal muscles; Upregulating.
Endurance Rhythm (2:2 or 3:3)
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Maximizes oxygen efficiency and prevents side stitches; Balancing/Active.
Sudarshan Kriya (SKY)
Emotional Release & Integration
Flushes out stress; Wave-like.
Coherent Breathing (Resonance Frequency)
Autonomic Balancing
Maximizes Heart Rate Variability (HRV); Balancing.
Breatheology "Sustaining Breath"
Athletic Performance & Apnea
Maximizes alveolar gas exchange and stretches lung tissue; Downregulating.
Tantric Partner Synchronization
Emotional Release & Integration
Creates deep energetic resonance and emotional intimacy; Balancing.
Nak Muay Impact Exhale ("Tsh")
Tactical & Focus
Tenses the core to prevent counter-strike damage and increases torque; Upregulating.
Vase Breathing (Bumba Chen)
Energy & Activation
Unites ascending and descending energies; Highly Upregulating.
Tummo (Inner Fire)
Energy & Activation
Generates immense internal heat; Highly Upregulating.
Nine Purification Breaths
Autonomic Balancing
Clears mental fog and energetic blockages; Balancing.
Prana-Apana Union
Energy & Activation
Ignites the inner fire (Kundalini) by mixing ascending/descending forces; Highly Upregulating.
Nyasa Breathing (Infusion)
Spiritual & Meditative
Divinizes the physical body, creates a protective energetic armor; Balancing.
Chakra Bhedana (Piercing)
Energy & Activation
Releases deep karmic blockages; Highly Upregulating.
Fire Breath (Modern Bellows)
Energy & Activation
Rapid energy boost, wakes up the nervous system; Highly Upregulating.