Breathing Techniques comes up in 2 chapters across 1 episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, in July 2020.
Meditation as a Mental Reset for Daily Performance
The discussion shifts to the basic benefits of taking ten minutes of peace to improve focus and creativity. Richard Flewitt describes meditation as a "reset" button that clears brain chatter and settles the mind after unsettling daily events. Simple breathing techniques are presented as tools that can be used even while driving to bring the body back to a calm state.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and the 4-7-8 Technique
The discussion focuses on the mechanics of proper breathing, noting that many adults have become "mouth breathers" who use only the upper chest. Richard Flewitt explains the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhaling for four counts, holding for seven, and exhaling for eight. This method is designed to re-oxygenate the brain and can be used for both re-energizing during the day and falling asleep at night.
