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Decreased CO2 during breathwork: emergence of altered states of consciousness

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Re: Decreased CO2 during breathwork: emergence of altered states of consciousness

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I think you have got your emotions mixed up, what you mean is called being jealous :) No, obviously, I understand the hate towards those foiling in a crowed point breaks. But, at least in my circle, most of it happens in places where nobody's surfing anyways. Downwinding is pretty much invisible. Surfing has fallen victim of its own success with overcrowded spots (people intentionally breaking each others surfboards,…

Not op, just an observation, when you are underwater e.g. diving these things are really loud. Of course jet skis etc are even worse but the latter is not permitted were I go diving. Maybe that's part of the resentment.

Interesting but makes sense, TIL

Re: Decreased CO2 during breathwork: emergence of altered states of consciousness

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Personal anecdote: I do freediving, so CO2 tolerance training is common, and I've done it on and off. Basically you do breath holds to train your body to get used to high leves of CO2. I've found that brief high C02 levels are very good for activation, and to get out of a lethargic state. I don't know if a mix of cortisol and vasoconstriction and dive reflex triggered by the CO2, but I feel like it's a tool I have on…

I'm in a bad spot because I love swimming but I can barely hold my breath for 20s.

As were many of us before our first introductory freedive course.

Re: Decreased CO2 during breathwork: emergence of altered states of consciousness

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Just a different type of fun. I find avalanche training to have a similar effect for backcountry. For some it's sobering, for others it's terrifying.

At the end of my three full day avalanche training the instructor said “now remember, you are now the least qualified people to go into the backcountry. That stuck with me.

That's a great line!
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