Lock breathing

Lock breathing

In this exercise, I hold my breath while contracting particular muscles. The exercise causes blood flow restriction in the area of contraction, and the release of the muscles boosts circulation.

The way I exercise ‘locking’ combined with breath-hold

Throat Lock

  • Breathing: exclusive through the nose.
  • Position: I sit comfortably with a straight back, relax my tongue and jaw, and close my eyes.
  • Reset my breathing.

 

  1. Inhale fully in 3 parts.
  2. Exhale deeply in 3 parts so that my diaphragm is relaxed at minimum amplitude.
  3. Bend my neck forward, tuck my chin, and move it toward my chest so it rests on the center of my collarbone.
  4. Simulate a swallow.
  5. Hold my breath until I reach the point of ‘air hunger start.’
  6. Repeat for a few rounds.

 

 Stomach lock

  1. Inhale fully in 3-parts.
  2. Exhale, deeply pulling my stomach back toward my spine and then lifting it towards my lower ribs.
  3. Hold my breath until I get to the point of ‘air hunger start.’
  4. Repeat for a few rounds.

  Anal (rout) lock

  1. Inhale fully in 3-parts.
  2. Exhale deeply so that my diaphragm is relaxed at minimum amplitude.
  3. Contract my anal muscles.
  4. Hold my breath until I get to the point of ‘air hunger start.’
  5. Repeat for a few rounds.

Combining all three locks

After exercising the three locks separately, I combine all three simultaneously as a separate exercise.

Remarks

The exercise, which combines all three locks, requires muscle power. As a result, Carbon-diOxide increases in my bloodstream faster than in a normal breath hold.

Many different ‘rebirthing’ techniques are available nowadays and have gained popularity. I like to use locking for a ‘rebirthing’ experience. As I complete the exhale and make all three locks, I visualize I’m in my mother’s womb. At first, it feels very comfortable and secure, but after some time, I experience air hunger discomfort. As an exception, I sometimes hold my breath slightly beyond the point of ‘air hunger start.’

As I inhale, I imagine taking my first breath of air, just like I did right after birth. I then complete a few breathing cycles with no breath holds. Finally, I visualize shimmering sunshine on water, my favorite nature scenery.