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>>PaulHo+(OP)
I never knew that “acute intermittent hypoxia” was a known treatment for depression, but I’ve found both freediving and Wim Hof breathing to be effective at treating my depression- however never the two at the same time as that is extremely dangerous.

>>Univer+Dp
Completely anecdotal but I've found Ujjayi Breathing from yoga to have an enormously calming effect.

Long exhales in general with a short pause at the end, before inhaling, are also incredibly useful. I try to do this as often as I need.

>>airstr+it
Interesting… I will look into that. Part of Wim Hofs teachings include breathing with an extremely long exhale while humming which sounds related. I’ve heard of research showing that any type of breathing with longer exhales than inhales activates a parasympathetic response, calming you down.

>>Univer+nQ
Sounds like Indian Om chanting, 3/8th of the duration with 'O' with open mouth and 5/8th with the 'm' hum. There is also a 4 moments inhale, 4 moments hold and 4 moments exhale. We learned it as teens or young adults.