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S2 E3: Just a Breath Away

A diver ascending to the surface

Breathing techniques have been used by humans across history to access the parasympathetic nervous system for various benefits – meditation, healing, mitigating stress, free diving. For background on different techniques look into Qi Gong, breath of fire, box breathing, Wim…

S2 E2: A Fascination with Float Tanks

A float tank

Float tanks – sometimes referred to as isolation tanks, sensory deprivation tanks, and restricted environmental sensory therapy (REST). It seems to be that people choose  to use these for both physical recovery and mental self care. In the context of physical…