"Legendary Italian freediver Umberto Pelizzari used to train in the Red Sea to study the breathing habits of dolphins.He was intrigued by dolphins' unique method for conserving their oxygen; whenever they dove for extended periods, they'd manage to slow down their heart rates and cling to a consistent core temperature. Pelizzari was keen to replicate these clever physiological adaptations in his own freediving."
"At their core, Pelizzari and the many freedivers who've come along since him in the last three decades are masters in breath. Little wonder that they perform yoga and meditate. They'll do whatever it takes to improve their breath control - and by extension, their capacity to survive in a dangerous environment like the ocean's twilight zone. By now, you've probably heard of breathing exercises for every anxiety or malady under the sun."
Umberto Pelizzari trained in the Red Sea to study dolphins' breathing and replicated their oxygen-conserving strategies, slowing heart rate and maintaining core temperature during long dives. He pioneered static apnea training and achieved dives near 500 feet. Pelizzari emphasized preparedness, efficiency, and relaxation, valuing calm, confidence, and control while diving. Modern freedivers practice yoga and meditation to enhance breath control and improve survival capacity in deep, dangerous environments. Breathwork has broad practical benefits beyond diving, including aiding sleep, supporting running adherence, and reducing stress in everyday situations. Many breathing techniques are popular and varied, which can make them easy to overlook or dismiss.
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