Like you, I have a deviated septum. I've wondered if it worsened during my trials in learning how to kitesurf. [Read face plant at 100 miles per hour.] But you have inspired me to bring a healthier breathing routine into daily life and maybe even buy that book. I've been even keeping my mouth closed during meditation, but I don't know if I'm really getting enough oxygen or if tiny bits of air is snaking into my mouth as I go deep. But at least I feel relaxed. The only time I think my chest is about to explode is when I sit at my desk and try to work. Props to you for exercising! I would suffocate. PS. I did Wim Hof for all of 2020. I honestly credit the technique for staying healthy during the height of the pandemic, but I live in the Caribbean, so I had to cool down a jug of water in the freezer to get the ice shower component going. That wasn't sustainable. So, envy you! Sort of;) I can't wait to read Part III! You made me lol this morning.
Hahah that is some crafty Caribbean ice bathing! Glad to hear Wim Hof had value. It's hard to know with this stuff what's snake oil and what isn't. And my envy extends right back — I got to go kite-boarding twice when I lived down and wish I'd had more time to learn the sport!
Great piece again Kelton. Nasal breathing when it's cold: sometimes I'll try to begin my inhales through the nose, then finish by opening my mouth. Then you get that chest-ribcage-tummy breathing going which is sometimes used during yogic breathing exercises, if you're familiar with them. It stings the nose less and you're still a step away from mouth breathing. Cold showers kick ass, don't they?
Like you, I have a deviated septum. I've wondered if it worsened during my trials in learning how to kitesurf. [Read face plant at 100 miles per hour.] But you have inspired me to bring a healthier breathing routine into daily life and maybe even buy that book. I've been even keeping my mouth closed during meditation, but I don't know if I'm really getting enough oxygen or if tiny bits of air is snaking into my mouth as I go deep. But at least I feel relaxed. The only time I think my chest is about to explode is when I sit at my desk and try to work. Props to you for exercising! I would suffocate. PS. I did Wim Hof for all of 2020. I honestly credit the technique for staying healthy during the height of the pandemic, but I live in the Caribbean, so I had to cool down a jug of water in the freezer to get the ice shower component going. That wasn't sustainable. So, envy you! Sort of;) I can't wait to read Part III! You made me lol this morning.
Hahah that is some crafty Caribbean ice bathing! Glad to hear Wim Hof had value. It's hard to know with this stuff what's snake oil and what isn't. And my envy extends right back — I got to go kite-boarding twice when I lived down and wish I'd had more time to learn the sport!
Digging the fully examined life with data to boot.
We'll see if it's reliable hah!
Great piece again Kelton. Nasal breathing when it's cold: sometimes I'll try to begin my inhales through the nose, then finish by opening my mouth. Then you get that chest-ribcage-tummy breathing going which is sometimes used during yogic breathing exercises, if you're familiar with them. It stings the nose less and you're still a step away from mouth breathing. Cold showers kick ass, don't they?
Cold showers certainly kick MY ass haha. I'll try that with the breathing!