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Cyclic Hyperventilation
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026
A breathing technique involving repeated deep inhales and exhales (as in Wim Hof or Tummo breathing) that acutely increases epinephrine and alertness.
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Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman · Aug 6, 2026
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Used for: Acutely increasing epinephrine for more energy, alertness, and desire to move
Praised: Works immediately and consistently every time; increases both alertness and w...
vs: Related to Wim Hof breathing, Tummo breathing, and Kundalini breathing — all ...
"Cyclic hyperventilation, deep inhales and either passive or active exhales, repeating in a very deep and repetitive way — if you did that for 25 repetitions, you would feel more alert, more warm. It works the first time and it works every time to ..."
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