Over 50% of America is living with breath dysfunction and they don't even know it. There respiration rates are high, increasing their heart rate which constantly triggers the sympathetic nervous system, commonly known as "fight or flight." All of this comes from primarily breathing through their mouths.

The philosophy of breathe light to breathe right focuses on soft, light feather breaths through your nose, gaining control of your exhale, and changing your relationship to CO2. The nose is for breathing, the mouth is for eating!

The ideal respiration rate is 10 breaths per minute requiring slow, deeper breaths. The ideal functional range is 10-15 breaths per minute. The 50% of Americans with breathing dysfunction have a respiration of twice that. Shallow breathing, commonly associated with mouth breathing, constantly activates your sympathetic nervous system, triggering stress, lowers your immune response, and increases anxiety and heart rate.

Breathe light to breathe right increases your body's ability to regulate carbon dioxide which improves your nervous system's functionality and efficiency. As you relationship with CO2 improves you'll notice your able to remain calm when experiencing stress.

To improve this, you will practice holding your breath. At the end of this video, you will find your Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) score. The BOLT score is determined by how long you can maintain an exhale hold. As we close out the breath training, you will perform an exhale hold while I count to 40. Whatever number your next inhale is on is your BOLT score. This tool isn't about judging yourself. This is about identifying your baseline so as your breath training continues, you can track your improvement.

During this video series, all breath work is through the nose unless I direct otherwise. Throughout your day, focus on breathing in and out of only your nose. Let's breathe light to breathe right!