Learn to breathe calmly through the mouth with the snorkel, without forcing or accelerating the breathing rhythm.
The goal is to establish a natural, stable, and relaxed breathing pattern with the snorkel in the mouth.
Learn to breathe calmly through the mouth with the snorkel, without forcing or accelerating the breathing rhythm.
The goal is to establish a natural, stable, and relaxed breathing pattern with the snorkel in the mouth.
* Position yourself with the head posture from Exercise 1A.
* Inhale gently through the mouth via the snorkel.
* Exhale gently through the mouth.
* Maintain a slow and steady rhythm.
* Do not try to breathe deeply or quickly.
* Let the breathing happen naturally.
* Inhalation and exhalation are done only through the mouth.
* Breathing is calm and continuous.
* The breathing rhythm is stable.
* The body remains relaxed, without unnecessary tension.
* I breathe without stress or discomfort.
* I do not feel the need to force my breathing.
* I maintain a steady breathing rhythm.
* I feel relaxed during the exercise.
⚠️Hyperventilation
Understanding
Hyperventilation is a breathing pattern that is too fast or too intense.
It reduces the level of CO₂ in the blood and may cause:
* dizziness
* tingling
* lightheadedness
* general discomfort
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Safety instructions
* Do not speed up your breathing.
* Do not breathe forcefully.
* Do not chain rapid inhalations and exhalations.
* Do not continue the exercise for too long.
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What to do if it happens
* Stop the exercise immediately.
* Sit down.
* Breathe normally.
* Wait for the sensations to disappear.
* Resume more slowly afterward.