reciprocal relaxation reflex
heart and diaphragm connection
control your breathing to control your heart rate
mind and breath are heads and tails of the same coin
Meditators hypo-ventilate when they achieve a state of mediation
Fitness enthusiasts hyper-ventilate
High protein diet acidifies the body
Respiratory alkalosis – hyper-ventilators seek out dietary acidosis to balance
Hypo-ventilate causes respiratory acidosis – body seeks out alkalizing diet (living plants)
Benefits of acidifying or alkalizing the body – acidic bodies get more blood flow to the brain
alkaline – healthy for body not the mind.
the more the abdomen is engaged the less the diaphragm wants to engage – affects breathing
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system – how its triggered by breathing pattern
Posture practices changes your nervous system
memories come up during practice (impressions, deep beliefs) this is normal
you are not your sensations, because they come and go, you are not your sensations
observe yourself listening
to the degree that my inner peace benefits her inner peace she cares (my gf)
The obstacle is only an obstacle because in your mind you have a concept of “non-obstacle”