Most breathing techniques slow you down. This one wakes you up.
In this video, I share a short, precise breathing switch I learned while training as a novice monk in the Thai Forest monastic tradition. It’s rarely taught outside monasteries, takes just two seconds per breath, and is designed to clear mental fog and sharpen attention without agitation.
This is not relaxation breathing.
It’s a focused activation technique used by monks to wake up attention when the mind feels dull, scattered, or sluggish.
You’ll learn:
• A 1-second in / 1-second out, nose-only breathing pattern
• How and when to use it for clarity, focus, and flow
• Two gentle acupressure points (UB 2 and Taiyang) that deepen relaxed attention
• The neuroscience behind why short nasal breaths can shift attention quickly, including how vagal sensory signals interact with the brainstem and salience network
I also explain where this method comes from, why it’s different from most modern breathing techniques, and how to use it briefly and skillfully, then let it go.
This is a training tool, not a lifestyle practice. Used correctly, it helps the nervous system learn how to shift from mind-wandering into focused readiness.
⚠️ Important note: If you have a psychiatric condition, pulmonary disease, cardiac instability, or a seizure disorder, consult your clinician before trying this technique. If you feel dizzy or anxious, stop immediately and return to natural breathing.
About me: I’m Paul Rooney, L.Ac., M.Ac., a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist with over 28 years of clinical experience, and founder of Neurological Acupuncture of New Hampshire, where I specialize in neurological and cognitive health through concierge house-call care.
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