[mistrial9]

people interested in 'breathing' things.. let's recall a few basics.. Many humans are in different stages of life (age), of training (basic fitness), of capacity (the body you are in), and alertness (are you paying attention to things that matter?).

Breathing is a minute-to-minute vital life function. You can hurt yourself, perhaps seriously, with breathing changes. But wait -- holding your breathe is harmless and this is stupid that you warn me about it, one person wrote after a similar comment like this here on YNews. really? I don't know you but I guarantee you are not six years old right now.

Hold the breathe like a babe in arms, gently, with complete awareness... You tri-athletes, you too..

yes, I agree this is annoying to see Western Medicine "discover" this .. but please work with experienced people, not alone, not with a video or PDF from somewhere.. to health!

[nradov]

Are there any documented case studies of people seriously hurting themselves with breathing changes?

[thoughtstheseus]

Yes. You can black out. For certain practices it is not uncommon. Please take care when practicing breathing exercises.

[kadoban]

Is there any danger beyond falling? Is sitting/lying down enough?

[wolverine876]

> You can black out. For certain practices it is not uncommon.

Which practices?

[DiggyJohnson]

Okay? What’s the risk? Falling over and hitting your head?