breathe

# Breathe — Breathing Techniques Reference Quick-reference skill for evidence-based breathing techniques, their physiological effects, and practical applications. ## When to Use - Guiding someone through a specific breathing exercise - Choosing the right breathwork technique for a goal (calm, energy, focus, sleep) - Understanding the science behind breathing and the autonomic nervous system - Designing a daily breathwork routine - Managing anxiety, panic, or stress through breath control ## Commands ### `intro` ```bash scripts/script.sh intro ``` Overview of breathwork — the science of breathing and autonomic regulation. ### `box` ```bash scripts/script.sh box ``` Box breathing (4-4-4-4) — Navy SEAL technique for calm focus. ### `relaxing` ```bash scripts/script.sh relaxing ``` 4-7-8 breathing — Dr. Andrew Weil's relaxation technique for sleep and anxiety. ### `wim` ```bash scripts/script.sh wim ``` Wim Hof method — cyclic hyperventilation with cold exposure. ### `pranayama` ```bash scripts/script.sh pranayama ``` Yogic pranayama — Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Ujjayi, Bhramari. ### `resonance` ```bash scripts/script.sh resonance ``` Resonance breathing — coherent breathing at 5-6 breaths/min for HRV optimization. ### `science` ```bash scripts/script.sh science ``` The physiology — diaphragm, CO₂ tolerance, vagus nerve, and autonomic balance. ### `routines` ```bash scripts/script.sh routines ``` Daily breathwork routines for different goals: morning energy, pre-sleep, focus. ### `help` ```bash scripts/script.sh help ``` ### `version` ```bash scripts/script.sh version ``` ## Configuration | Variable | Description | |----------|-------------| | `BREATHE_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.breathe/) | --- *Powered by BytesAgain | bytesagain.com | hello@bytesagain.com*