Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as humming bee breath, with marathon runner and activist Cal Calamia.Summary: Cal Calamia, the first nonbinary winner of the San Francisco Marathon, explores Bhramari Pranayama, an ancient yogic breathing technique that uses humming to promote relaxation. Dr. Gunjan Trivedi later explains how this "humming bee breath" enhances heart rate variability and why it’s key to managing stress. Part of our ongoing series, Breathe Away Anxiety: https://tinyurl.com/4jyvkj4tTime: 15 minutes, or as long as it feels right.How To Do This Practice: Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose for 3-4 seconds. Exhale for 6-8 seconds, making a gentle humming sound (like a buzzing bee) as you breathe out. Adjust the timing of your inhale and exhale to find a rhythm that feels comfortable for you. Continue the practice for as long as feels right, focusing on the sound and sensation of your breath. Note: This version of Bhramari Pranayama, practiced without specific hand gestures (mudras), was studied by Dr. Gunjan Trivedi.Guest: Cal Calamia is an activist, teacher, poet, and the first nonbinary winner of the San Francisco marathon. Learn more about Cal: https://tinyurl.com/25ft296xGuest: Dr. Gunjan Trivedi is the cofounder of Society for Energy & Emotions at Wellness Space in Ahmedabad, India.Learn more about Dr. Trivedi and Wellness Space: https://tinyurl.com/r53x6x3xRead Dr. Trivedi's study about Bhramari Pranayama: https://tinyurl.com/2xnjk6ahRelated Science of Happiness episodes: How Breathe Away Anxiety (Cyclic Sighing): https://tinyurl.com/4jyvkj4tHow To Tune Out The Noise: https://tinyurl.com/4hhekjuh Related Happiness Break episodes: Happiness Break: A Breathing Technique To Help You Relax (Cyclic Sighing): https://tinyurl.com/3dtwyk44A Mindful Breath Meditation, With Dacher Keltner: https://tinyurl.com/mr9d22krTranscript: https://tinyurl.com/4esyy6nd

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