05/06/2026
I recorded a short video for you on something I come back to often: how to use your whole respiratory system, not just part of it.
Most of us breathe in a limited way - especially under stress or effort. When that happens, we lose energy, focus, and movement efficiency. Our brains depend on oxygen delivery, so the way we breathe really matters.
One helpful way to picture healthy breathing is to imagine filling a glass of water. The water (your breath) goes to the bottom first… then out to the sides… then up. Or think of a balloon expanding in 360° - front, back, and sides.
The goal isn’t “belly breathing” or “chest breathing.” The real goal is respiratory flexibility - being able to use all patterns when needed.
The practice in this video: Step Ladder Breathing
We “climb” the breath from low → middle → high, then reverse it on the exhale.
Inhale:
• Abdomen expands forward, back, and sideways
• Lower ribs widen
• Upper chest lifts gently
Exhale:
• Release from top → ribs → abdomen
• Smooth and unforced
This helps retrain your full lung capacity and reconnect the natural sequence your body is built for.
Take it slowly. Feel the movement. Let your system settle as you go.
