How to BREATHE (through the nose)

Simple single-minded attention

In meditation, there is no need to control the breath or breathe a special way. But there is a need to breathe (except, strangely, in the absorptions, but no one believes that until it is experienced directly).

And that will be very difficult and derail a practice if the nose is blocked, the nostril collapse, the septum is deviated, the turbinates are swollen or inflamed, or air cannot easily get in or out.

My whole anapanasati (mindfulness of in-and-out breaths) to focus on the breath has been derailed by nasal, sinus, and septum problems. I'm not the only one. Old injuries, obstructions, inflammation, normal aging, it can all add up to snoring, mouth breathing, exhaustion, grogginess, daytime sleepiness, confusion, and an inability to progress with this practice.

Let go? Have it all. So-hum

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So the question "How to breathe?" is crucial and essential for some and nothing at all to worry about for others, who do not know we're suffering from such a basic disability or frustrating obstacle to progress.

• VIDEO: Breathe correctly for a very long life
• ZEN: How to "do" Zazen (BMZC)
• Sitting 101: What to "do" to do Zen (jhana)

This company may have a quick solution. Longer term solutions may involve a medical specialist and a thorough check up. Why keep suffering needlessly? Look at Klein from KROQ's Klein Ally Show.

• Intake | The Magnetic Nasal Strip
• Sutra instructions: Ānāpānasati Sutta