Tactical & Focus

Shinobi-Iki (Stealth Breathing)

Structure

Breathing deeply and silently by keeping the mouth slightly open and inhaling/exhaling along the edges of the tongue.

Benefit & Nervous System Impact

Hides audible breath sounds, stabilizes heart rate under threat; Downregulating.

Duration & Rationale

During movement/concealment

Best For

Stealth, high-stress evasion, lowering heart rate.

Good If Combined With

Slow walking, crawling.

Source / Origin

Feudal Japan (Ninjutsu)

Intensity & Safety

Low