Breath-holding
No breath means death. So why restrict it? And how does holding our breath affect us? Lucy Ash goes in search of her inner dolphin, as she finds out why people hold their breath.
Inhaling and exhaling – we all do it. No breath means death. So why restrict it? And how does holding our breath affect our bodies and minds? Some argue holding your breath is a good way to manage stress. But what happens when small children do it unconsciously? Lucy Ash goes in search of her inner dolphin, as she finds out why people hold their breath.
(Image: Athlete breath holding underwater, Credit: Shutterstock)
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How to breathe like a dolphin
Duration: 01:50
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- Mon 16 Oct 2017 12:32GMT91Èȱ¬ World Service except News Internet
- Mon 16 Oct 2017 21:06GMT91Èȱ¬ World Service except News Internet
- Tue 17 Oct 2017 01:32GMT91Èȱ¬ World Service except News Internet
- Mon 23 Oct 2017 05:32GMT91Èȱ¬ World Service South Asia
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