Breath Assessment - Breath Guidance

See how balanced you are in mind, body and energy to hone your perceptions of possible imbalances.

Take an active inhale. What happens?

Only belly expands.

Both belly and upper body expand.

Only upper body expands.

Belly pulls in toward spine.

Take a passive exhale. What happens?

Only belly relaxes/deflates.

Belly and upper body relaxes/deflates.

Only upper body relaxes/deflates.

Belly expands out.

Take an active exhale. What happens?

Only belly pulls inward.

Belly and upper body contracts inwards.

Belly stays still.

Belly pushes outward.

Take an extended nasal breath in and out. Are you able to detect which nostril is more open?

Yes.

No.

I can only tell if I use my finger to block one nostril at a time.

I can't tell even when I use my fingers.

How often do you breathe with your mouth?

Never.

Sometimes during a hard workout.

Often.

Always because I can't breathe nasally.

Do you snore when you sleep?

Never.

Sometimes.

Often.

Always.

During vigorous exercise, do you use your mouth to breathe?

Never.

Sometimes.

Often.

Always.

While eating, do you notice your body take a big inhale or sigh as a cue when your stomach is full?

Every time.

Sometimes.

Never.

Do you stop eating when you notice the big inhale/sigh as a cue your stomach is full?

Right away.

Sometimes.

Never.

How often do you cry?

More than once a week.

A few times a year.

I can't remember the last time I cried.

I cry whenever I feel it's needed.

How often do you laugh?

More than once a week.

A few times a year.

I can't remember the last time I laughed.

I laugh whenever I feel it's needed.

When you're angry, afraid or frustrated, how do you express it?

I scream and yell.

I isolated myself from others.

I use words to communicate my feelings.

I ignore my feelings.

Do you ever cry "happy tears?"

Always.

Sometimes.

Never.

When you sneeze, is it from your nose or your mouth?

Always nose only.

Always mouth only.

Always out both.

It varies.

How long can you hold your breath on a full inhale?

Over 2 minutes.

About 1 minute.

Less than one minute.

How long can you hold your breath on an empty exhale?

Over 2 minutes.

About one minute.

About 30 seconds.

Less than 30 seconds.

How long can you exhale nasally after taking a full inhale?

Over one minute.

About 40 seconds.

Less than 30 seconds.

When measuring your CO2 tolerance using the FRC hold, how long does it take for you to feel the urge to breathe?

Over one minute.

About 40 seconds.

Less than 30 seconds.

Do you have a deviated septum, allergies, asthma or any other conditions that would influence your breathing patterns?

Yes.

No.

What nasal dominance are you in when you first wake up?

Always right.

Always left.

It varies.

I don't know.

What nasal dominance are you in right before you go to sleep?

Always right.

Always left.

It varies.

I don't know.

How often are you aware of your breathing pattern?

Always.

Often.

Sometimes.

Never.

What does your breathing practice schedule look like?

I practice everyday.

I practice a few times a week.

I rarely practice.

I never practice.

How do you feel about your breath?

I'm very grateful for my breath.

I'm frustrated with my breathing.

I've never thought about it.

Balance Assessment

Very Balanced

You're extremely balanced with your mind, body and energy. Your breath awareness, breathing mechanics and expression of breath are on point. Great job and keep it up!

Average Balance

You're doing a great job balancing your mind, body and energy, but there's room for improvement. Keep a closer eye on your breath, the way you breathe and how your breath responds to your environments.

Imbalanced

Your breath needs improvement. There's a lot you can do to balance your mind, body and energy. Pay more attention to how your breath patterns are connected to your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Try steering your breath more into particular parts of your body and begin to observe how your breath responds to your circumstances. Try to focus on improving one step at a time.