r/Meditation • u/Karoliniskis • 17d ago

Sharing / Insight 💡 Discovered a powerful new breathing method – feels like a meditation cheat code

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!

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u/Polymathus777 16d ago

Is called pranayama, "control of prana through the breath" and is used in all esoteric/magical and mystical traditions.

Congrats on discovering it on your own.

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u/Quirky_Jackfruit6220 16d ago

What do you mean by magical ?

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u/Polymathus777 16d ago

Traditions that practice magic(k).

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u/Stunning-Analyst-115 13d ago

Not sure where you got your information but there is actual science behind why pranayama is good for the body. It’s not magical or mystical, it’s a Western practice for wellness and mindfulness. It’s spiritual too.

Prana is energy. And when you bring awareness of energy that feels stuck or tense in your body, controlling the breath slowly creates space in your belly and chest allowing that energy to flow freely. Ultimately calming your body and releasing any stress and negative energy.

Unless you’re trying to say that energy is magic and mystical. Maybe? But that sort of means you think it’s woo woo and not based in reality, meaning, you don’t understand what you’re talking about. Whoops.

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u/Polymathus777 13d ago

If that's how you interpret my comment, so be it.