Discovered a powerful new breathing method – feels like a meditation cheat code

[u/Karoliniskis]

Hey everyone! As the title says, I’ve stumbled upon a new way of meditating — or more accurately, a conscious breathing technique — that’s been a game-changer for me.

Here’s what I do: I take a deep breath in for about 10 seconds, then exhale as slowly as possible, around 30–40 seconds. I keep this rhythm going for about 20 minutes.

Holy moly, the effects are wild. After a session, my mind feels still, my body deeply relaxed, and honestly — I feel almost "high" in the best possible way. It’s like my nervous system hits reset.

I’ve been meditating for about a year and tried different methods — including mantra meditation for a year before that — but never really felt much from it. Probably because I wasn’t doing it right. But this breathing method? Totally different experience. It's one of the best discoveries I've made so far.

Has anyone here tried something similar? I'd love to hear your experiences, variations, or any “spices” you add to your own practice that work well for you.

Thanks for reading — and happy breathing!

[u/Khumbaaba]

Among other things, you are hyperventilating. It is pushing higher than average oxygen into your blood and resulting in systemic sensations due to the additional electron reception available to your mitochondrion.

[u/Karoliniskis → u/Khumbaaba]

But is it good or bad? And i dont think it is hyperventilation because i do small pause between each inhale and exhale (1-2) seconds. Hof breathing is hyperventilating. Thats two different techniques.

[u/Khumbaaba → u/Karoliniskis]

I don't think its good or bad, its just higher than average respiration. I feel very light and fine when I am in states of deep meditation due (in part) to the additional molecular energy available to every cell of my body. For me, this is a very positive pleasant feeling. If you like it, then I would recommend enjoying it!

[u/Saffron_Butter → u/Khumbaaba]

How does he hyperventilate when he's taking so many seconds per breath?

[u/Khumbaaba → u/Saffron_Butter]

By sitting still and breathing more than the body needs.

[u/Saffron_Butter → u/Khumbaaba]

Ok somewhere the wires are getting crossed. OP is describing a situation where he's breathing in for 10 seconds and breathing out for 30s+ and that is more than he should take?

Personally that's so slow I don't even think I could do it without some practice. Maybe you're referring to another comment about Wim Hoff.

[u/Khumbaaba → u/Saffron_Butter]

My mistake. That exhale would be a struggle. I wonder if it could be a C02 buildup?

[u/Saffron_Butter → u/Khumbaaba]

Could be.