Misconceptions regarding the physiology of breathing and faulty interpretations of personal symptoms and deficits are common among both practitioners and clients.
Here are the ones you will see, hear and read about most. As you read each of them, remember, it’s NOT true.
● Breath-holding means under-breathing.
● Carbon dioxide is poisonous. It serves no useful function.
● Chest breathing is bad because it results in poor respiration.
● Deep breathing always means getting more oxygen.
● Diaphragmatic breathing is synonymous with good respiration.
● Good breathing is slow, deep, and rhythmic.
● Good breathing maximises the removal of carbon dioxide.
● Good breathing requires relaxation, otherwise respiration may be poor.
● Good breathing results in relaxation, because that’s how physiology works.
● Shallow breathing deprives you of oxygen, under-breathing.
● Slow breathing is good, and fast breathing is bad.
● There is an ideal breathing pattern that each of us needs to learn.
● Under-breathing is common. People need to be reminded to breathe.
Let me know in the comments if you would like me to create a video that explains each of these.
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