{"id":15524,"date":"2026-02-11T01:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T01:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2026-02-12T00:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:15:55","slug":"buteyko-peace-walk-of-buddhist-monks-breathing-and-co%e2%82%82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/?p=15524","title":{"rendered":"Peace Walk of Buddhist Monks: What We Can Learn From Them About Breathing and CO\u2082"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"WALK FOR PEACE | BUDDHIST MONKS Cross AMERICA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JRBTno18hZQ?start=1366&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A while ago, a friend sent me a link to a video of Buddhist monks walking for peace. \u201cA must-watch,\u201d he wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>My first thought was, Oh no\u2026 another video. I already have my own ever-growing watch list. Still, to please my friend, I clicked \u201cplay.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Within minutes, I was drawn in, even though not much was happening on the screen. A small group of men in orange robes walked quietly, over and over, for peace. What moved me was not their actions, but the energy of this humble group. Their presence touched my heart and almost made me cry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThank you for this video,\u201d I wrote to my friend. \u201cI almost cried watching it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He replied, \u201cAnd I did cry watching it!\u201d Later, I learned that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IT9CP7GOTgo\">millions of others<\/a> had cried as they watched the monks walk along highways, give flowers to children, accept food offerings, and keep moving at the same steady pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Since then, I\u2019ve followed the monks\u2019 journey, not as a former journalist, a former Buddhist nun (I was ordained for a year), or just a curious viewer, but <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/sasha-yakovleva-buteyko-breathing\/\">as a breathing educator<\/a> with a Buteyko perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>Breathing Light<\/h2>\n<div>I quickly noticed how the monks breathed. Their patterns matched the t<a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/incredible-ways-buteyko-breathing-strengthens-the-respiratory-system\/\">ype of breathing<\/a> I teach in my sessions: nasal, subtle, silent, not noticeable. Watching them, I thought, I wish I could always breathe as perfectly as they do, and I wish my Buteyko students could too.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>As I watched these Theravada monks, I didn\u2019t see any of them breathing through the mouth. I also didn\u2019t notice any heavy or forceful breathing (through either the mouth or the nose), the kind that is often triggered by tiredness, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/sasha-about-stress\/\">stress<\/a>, or excitement. Their breathing remained wholesome and peaceful, regardless of what they were walking through.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It was clear to me that this way of breathing came naturally to them and took no effort. This is different from what I often see in Buteyko classes, where people may breathe through their mouths, or their breathing becomes audible or heavy when they start walking. In those cases, I ask my clients to shift to lighter, healthier breathing: close the mouth, breathe through the nose, quiet the breath, and keep the shoulders and chest still with each inhale. I sometimes also say, \u201cFake it until you make it.\u201d It\u2019s like good posture &#8211; you practice it until it becomes natural. For these monks, the healthy breath Dr. Buteyko recomended to everyone seemed to be their default state.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>From a Buteyko perspective, this kind of breathing usually indicates higher <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/the-co2-conundrum-a-vital-gas-misunderstood\/\">carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/a> levels in the lungs. Of course, I didn\u2019t get to measure the monks\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/control-pause-cp-and-positive-maximum-pause-pmp\/\">Positive Maximum Pause<\/a>, but after years of observing breath, I believe they are in the higher zones of <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-breathing-measurements\/\">Dr. Buteyko\u2019s health chart<\/a>. Some might even be above the optimal health level (a morning PMP of 60 seconds). <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/dr-buteyko\/\">Dr. Buteyko<\/a> called these top levels (when morning PMP reaches 80, 120, 180 seconds, or even higher) the \u201cyogic zone,\u201d which is rarely achieved, especially in our fast-paced world.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko said the \u201cyogic level of breathing\u201d brings super stamina, a clear mind, strong focus, sharp intuition, freedom from anxiety, and other qualities, some of which we call \u201cextraordinary.\u201d Watching the monks, I felt they showed some of these every day. Could you walk 8-10 hours a day for many days in a row and be content and free of agitation? I know I can\u2019t!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This true \u201cyogic\u201d breathing never happens by accident. Breath-holding exercises can help a person move in that direction, but this \u201clight breathing\u201d is not something we can gain in a month. It forms gradually as a result of how a person lives. <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/discovering-the-automatic-pause-in-the-buteyko-method\/\">Automatic breathing patterns<\/a> reflect our long-term habits, inner states, and daily choices repeated until they become our baseline.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Isn\u2019t it amazing that breathing is both a mirror of who we are and a doorway to a change? The Buteyko method offers insight into how breathing works and how to use this precious tool to move toward better health, well-being, and a more meaningful life.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>CO2-boosting Lifestyle<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The creator of the video, which I placed at the top of this article, said: \u201cThese monks took their monastery on the road with them.\u201d And it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Even though their daily routine was affected by long walks, the essence of their lifestyle didn\u2019t change. The peace walk did not look like a disruption but rather a reflection of a normal monastic life, which is typically CO2-boosting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>That is why it makes sense to me to look at both &#8211; the monks\u2019 everyday way of living and the elements they brought with them on this journey &#8211; and to ask what exactly supports such healthy breathing and high CO\u2082 levels. There is much we can learn from this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If we understand how to support CO\u2082 in daily life, we can use some of these ideas ourselves. We don\u2019t need to become monks to see results. Even small changes in one area can noticeably improve breathing and CO\u2082 tolerance.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Do We Need to Accumulate CO\u2082?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Before we talk about a CO\u2082-supportive lifestyle, we need to pause and ask a basic question: why do we need to accumulate CO\u2082 at all?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Here is Dr. Buteyko\u2019s answer: because CO\u2082 in the lungs is <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/is-co2-a-waste-gas-buteyko-breathing-in-hospital\/\">not a waste product;<\/a> it\u2019s a regulator os all the body\u2019s functions, essential for life. Without CO\u2082, we die. Adequate CO\u2082 stabilizes the nervous system, improves oxygen delivery to the brain and to all organs and tissues, and reduces inner reactivity. When CO\u2082 is chronically depleted through over-breathing, the mind has to work harder, emotions escalate more quickly, and calm becomes something we chase instead of something we naturally inhabit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>But that\u2019s not all. CO\u2082 doesn\u2019t only support health\u2014it also appears to support awakening. As breathing becomes less hungry and lighter, the mind naturally widens its perspective, attention turns inward, the nervous system softens and stabilizes, and clarity and presence become more accessible. This benefits not only the individual but everyone around them. I&#8217;d like to say that CO2 accelerates our personal and collective evolution.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>This helps explain why, empirically, so many spiritual traditions developed lifestyles that protect CO\u2082: silence, moderation, fasting, prayer, simplicity, steady movement, and inner focus. In fact, Dr. Buteyko stated that spiritual traditions are, in essence, carefully preserved collections of ways to accumulate CO\u2082. A monastery, in this sense, becomes something like a boarding school &#8211; an environment designed to reduce distraction and keep people focused on becoming more awake human beings, not only for themselves, but for the benefit of humanity as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>And now, let\u2019s talk in detail about why the monks\u2019 breathing is so subtle and peaceful.<\/p>\n<h2>Silent Nasal Breathing \u2014 The Foundation<\/h2>\n<div>If I had to name one key part of the monks\u2019 breathing, it would be this: their breath doesn\u2019t draw attention to itself.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The first thing I noticed wasn\u2019t what they did, but what they didn\u2019t do. Their mouths stayed closed. Their breathing was silent. Their chests and shoulders didn\u2019t rise and fall with each breath. It was the kind of breathing you could almost miss, what Dr. Buteyko called \u201cbreathing like a little mouse,\u201d which naturally supports good health.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>From a Buteyko perspective, silent nasal breathing is one of the simplest and most reliable ways the body preserves healthy CO\u2082 levels. Mouth breathing, even mild, even occasional, usually increases respiratory ventilation, and increased ventilation inevitably leads to a shortage of CO\u2082 in the lungs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The nose is not merely a doorway; it is a sophisticated apparatus designed to condition the air for our use. It regulates airflow, creates gentle resistance, warms and humidifies the air, helps clean it, and supports the production of nitric oxide. In this way, the nose naturally limits excess breathing and keeps airflow lower than what has become \u201cnormal\u201d in modern life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>When breathing is gentle and through the nose, something deeper happens. The body gets a signal that it\u2019s safe. The nervous system moves away from stress and into a state where it can rest, digest, repair&#8230; and even meditate. This isn\u2019t the urgent, fight-or-flight breath, but a calm breath that tells the heart and brain we\u2019re safe. Because of that, the mind isn\u2019t stuck in survival mode and can think more clearly and generously.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>With silent nasal breathing as the default, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/the-bohr-effect-why-more-oxygen-might-be-making-you-tired-and-even-sick\/\">oxygen delivery<\/a> becomes more efficient, the mind grows less reactive, and inner space feels clearer. In spiritual language, this often reads as an increase in prana &#8211; our vitality or life force. In the Buteyko language, it seems that higher CO\u2082 levels allow the whole system we call \u201cI\u201d to function more efficiently and with greater ease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"FULL | Mindfulness, Peace, Compassion: Inspiring Speech by Monk Leader at American University | AK1E\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NPUv8A5cIVw?start=660&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Long, Steady Walking<\/h2>\n<div>The monks walk for hours every day, often eight to ten, and still breathe through their noses. To most people, this might seem simple or even unremarkable, but to someone trained in Buteyko, it\u2019s a powerful practice hidden in an ordinary action.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/walking-for-wellness\/\">Walking<\/a> is one of the most natural ways to raise CO\u2082 in the lungs. For most of history, people moved a lot every day &#8211; not as exercise, but as a way of life. Now, we spend hours sitting, which slows metabolism and lowers CO\u2082 production. Many people try to make up for this with short, intense workouts, but these often lead to heavy breathing (through the mouth or the nose), resulting in excessive CO\u2082 loss. Over time, this can cause many health problems.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko often pointed out that it is natural for human beings to remain physically active for 4 to 6 hours a day, which supports <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/breathing-test\/\">sufficient CO\u2082 levels<\/a>. For most modern people, even a two-hour walk feels like a luxury&#8230; or a torment. This is one reason Buteyko breathing exercises can be such a helpful substitute, allowing us to increase CO\u2082 tolerance despite a sedentary lifestyle. The monks don\u2019t need a substitute. They have the lifestyle.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Slow, steady walking raises metabolic demand just enough to stimulate adaptation without pushing the body into stress. \u00a0It doesn\u2019t require panting. It doesn\u2019t demand the \u201cI need more air\u201d urgency. Paired with nasal breathing, ventilation stays restrained and, as a result of it, CO\u2082 is retained, oxygen delivery improves, and the nervous system is steadily trained toward parasympathetic stability rather than fight-or-flight.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For many people, daily unhurried walking combined with silent nose-breathing would, by itself, produce noticeable changes: steadier emotions, clearer thinking, and a body that stops acting as if life is an emergency &#8211; the results of CO2 increase.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>No Chatter<\/h2>\n<div>The monks spend much of their day in <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/silence-improves-breathing-health\/\">silence<\/a>, even though millions of people would love to speak with them. And when the monks do speak, they do so gently and briefly. There is no meaningless chatter. Speech is used mindfully and constructively, and conversations are balanced with long periods of silence &#8211; a combination that naturally supports CO\u2082 accumulation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Modern conversation is often <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/are-you-tired-after-talking-shortness-of-breath-while-speaking\/\">breath-expensive<\/a>. People talk fast, interrupt each other, raise their voices, inhale sharply through the mouth, and infuse their speech with strong emotion. In this way, CO\u2082 is stripped away quickly, and it\u2019s common for people to feel exhausted after a simple conversation, to start coughing, or to feel short of breath.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The monks do the opposite. Even when they speak, their voices remain soft and relaxed. Their speech is unforced and physiologically economical. There is no gulping of air between sentences. Breathing stays gentle and almost unnoticeable, so CO\u2082 is preserved rather than drained. Their words also tend to calm and unite people, which further supports stable breathing and CO\u2082 levels.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>They also practice periods of silence every day. In this context, silence is not absence; it is regulation. Less speech leads to less ventilation, which supports CO\u2082 and a calm nervous system. Silence becomes a sanctuary where the breath remains intact, and the mind settles without effort.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Minimalism vs. Over-Consumption<\/h2>\n<div>When Dr. Buteyko was asked why <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/hyperventilation\/\">hyperventilation<\/a> became so common, his answer was blunt: greed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At first, this can sound surprising. But if you begin to look honestly at your own level of consumption, it starts to make sense. Compared to most people in the U.S., I don\u2019t consume much. Yet when I compare myself to these monks who own nothing beyond an alms bowl and their orange robes, I suddenly see myself as a heavy consumer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This has little to do with money alone. Greed, in this context, is the reflex of &#8220;more&#8221;: more food, more speed, more stimulation, more information, more drama, more rushing, more achievements. And \u201cmore\u201d almost always comes with more breathing &#8211; bigger inhalations, louder exhales, a body behaving as if it is constantly trying to catch up with life, and never quite reaching a state of satisfaction.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>When we feel genuinely content with what we have and truly grateful for it, breathing quiets naturally. The organism is no longer overloaded or trapped in a constant state of dissatisfaction, and ventilation softens on its own.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>And this isn\u2019t only personal. When a culture runs on over-consumption, it also runs on over-breathing &#8211; collectively reactive, perpetually unsatisfied, always reaching. This is why Dr. Buteyko pointed out that modern society suffers from an epidemic of hyperventilation. He also said that, collectively as a civilization, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-future\/\">we keep losing CO2<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A simpler life \u00a0&#8211; the type of life these monks have &#8211; doesn\u2019t just look peaceful; it creates the physiological conditions for peace, right down to better CO\u2082 preservation and a steadier nervous system.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>A Focused, Altruistic Mind<\/h2>\n<div>When Dr. Buteyko was asked what the remedy for hyperventilation is, his answer was just as unexpected: <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-and-altruism\/\">altruism<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>That single word changes the whole conversation, because hyperventilation is not only a mechanical habit &#8211; it is often a psychological atmosphere supporting self-centeredness. The mind can become busy, preoccupied, and narrow. There is little space to care about people in another country, about nature, or about anything beyond one\u2019s own survival, comfort, or pleasure. This inner contraction is reflected directly in the breath.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The monks practice something very different. Their attention is not scattered across devices, worries, rehearsals, or invisible arguments. Their minds are focused&#8230; and not only focused, but oriented toward creating a positive change for all of us. While walking, they use their minds to recite prayers and mantras, directing their awareness toward the aspiration for peace for all. Their focus has direction, and their emotions remain neutral rather than polarized.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko observed that emotional states directly influence the volume of breathing. Fear, anger, jealousy, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-your-own-lie-detector\/\">dishonesty<\/a>, and competitiveness increase breathing and reduce CO\u2082. Kindness, compassion, and genuine care for others&#8217; well-being (what Dr. Buteyko called altruism) have the opposite effect. When attention shifts away from \u201cme\u201d and toward the well-being of others, breathing naturally softens, and CO\u2082 or our life force is protected.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Nature Tempering and Grounding<\/h2>\n<div>Another part of monastic life that creates stability is something many people today actively try to avoid: natural discomfort.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Buddhist monks often go barefoot or wear very simple shoes, dress minimally, spend long periods outdoors, and adapt to changing weather instead of constantly seeking comfort. I call this <em><a href=\"https:\/\/buteykobreathingcenter.com\/products\/befriending-the-elements-russian-tempering\">tempering<\/a><\/em>. It means gradually getting used to natural elements, which helps the body become more adaptable and strengthens the immune system. In the Buteyko tradition, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/?s=tempering\">Nature Tempering<\/a> involves conscious contact with cold, heat, wind, water, and snow. This CO\u2082-supportive practice strengthens the body as a whole and helps us experience nature as an ally rather than an enemy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Constant comfort has the opposite effect. When we keep our bodies at perfectly controlled temperatures, wrap ourselves in layers, and avoid every breeze, we become fragile and reactive. A bit of wind, strong sunlight, or snow can start to feel threatening. The nervous system stays on edge, and when that happens, breathing usually becomes faster and heavier.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Tempering introduces positive, manageable stress. It trains the body to remain calm in changing conditions. Over time, the organism learns, \u201cI can handle this.\u201d And when the environment is no longer perceived as danger, breathing naturally follows &#8211; becoming quieter, slower, and more efficient. Of course, this is also supported by a stronger immune system.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>You can see the monks walking through sun, snow, humidity, and wind without protective layers, sunscreen, or special boots. And yet, they are not bothered. They don\u2019t complain or become irritated. Their inner calm, maintained in changing conditions, is a teaching in itself.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Barefoot walking also plays an important role. Native Americans believed that white people were often ill because they wore shoes and lost direct contact with Mother Earth. Walking barefoot restores that contact. It allows the body to feel the ground directly, sharpening balance, increasing sensory feedback, and drawing attention out of the head and back into the body. As the mind stops floating, the breath often stops overspending.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This creates a grounding effect, and honestly, in our anxious society, grounding is something we deeply need.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Sleep as a Conscious Practice<\/h2>\n<div>I\u2019ve heard a story about a monk on this peace walk who always sleeps <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/inclined-bed-therapy-helps-healthy-breathing\/\">sitting upright<\/a> rather than lying flat, and it made me smile. I had been trained to do the same during a year-long Buddhist retreat. Every night I slept sitting up in a so-called meditation box, in a cross-legged position. At the time, I knew nothing about the Buteyko method, so I didn\u2019t fully understand why this was required. Later, when I learned Buteyko, it became clear: sleeping upright helps preserve CO\u2082 and supports the preservation of prana. We simply lose much less CO\u2082 in this position. This practice was taught to me by a Tibetan Buddhist lama, who explained that yogis have followed it for centuries.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko himself also <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/breathing-at-night\/\">slept<\/a> sitting in a chair. Many people with asthma or breathing difficulties notice a similar effect in their own lives: they may sleep symptom-free in a semi-vertical position, such as in a recliner, but as soon as they lie flat, coughing or wheezing begins. From a Buteyko perspective, this makes sense. Sleep is a vulnerable period for breathing, and a horizontal position (especially on the back, the so-called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/breathing-during-sleep\/\">corpse pose<\/a>\u201d) often encourages deeper breathing and greater CO\u2082 loss.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/sleeping-at-night-co2-rich-or-poor\/\">At night,<\/a> metabolism slows and produces less CO\u2082, yet many people lose even more through mouth breathing and <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/faq\/buteyko-for-sleep-apnea\/\">snoring<\/a>, whether the mouth is open or closed. The result can be a CO\u2082-poor night, leaving us waking tired, congested, mentally foggy, and not fully restored, even after what seems like enough sleep.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Deep, unconscious sleep is also known for \u201cstealing\u201d CO\u2082. This is why yogis have traditionally slept sitting up &#8211; to avoid sinking into this heavy, dull state of unconsciousness. This posture supports better awareness during sleep and, at the same time, encourages quieter, more economical breathing throughout the night, naturally leading to higher CO\u2082 levels.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>A Way of Eating<\/h2>\n<div>The monks\u2019 relationship with food is strictly pragmatic: not excessive, obsessive, or indulgent. Just what the body needs, nothing more. Simple.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>From a Buteyko perspective, what <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/how-you-breathe\/\">we eat directly affects how we breathe<\/a> and, consequently, our CO\u2082 levels. <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/protein-how-it-impacts-breathing\/\">Heavy, protein-rich foods<\/a> or excessive food intake increase metabolic demand and breathing rate. More digestion requires more oxygen intake, and less CO\u2082 is retained.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Think of the heavy breathing many people experience after a large <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/tradition-vs-health-thanksgiving-co2-thieves\/\">Thanksgiving meal<\/a>; you may remember this labored breathing from your own experience or your guests\u2019. It is common. Traditional monastic meals are the opposite. They are modest, not restaurant-fancy, and consist mostly of grains and vegetables, with occasional and limited animal protein. This is the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/what-is-the-diet-for-me-dr-buteyko-s-perspective\/\">diet Dr. Buteyko recommended<\/a> for healthy breathing. Why? Because plain food does not overstimulate the senses or require heroic digestion, which often leads to over-breathing.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It is striking how often the monks on the peace walk eat: just once a day. In modern terms, this is called i<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intermittent_fasting\">ntermittent fasting<\/a>. According to Dr. Buteyko and my own experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/dry-fasting-and-buteyko-breathing\/\">fasting<\/a> significantly increases CO\u2082. In fact, I often call <em>fasting<\/em> a Buteyko practice. Long intervals without active digestion reduce metabolic strain, create a calmer internal environment, and support CO\u2082 accumulation because the body is no longer constantly processing and overworking.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a way, the monks\u2019 dietary simplicity is respiratorily rich. Less food means less physiological stimulation, so the breath becomes lighter and more subtle, preserving CO\u2082. This is why fasting has been used as both a healing and spiritual practice in many traditions around the world.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Sex vs. Celibacy<\/h2>\n<div>In modern culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/sex-and-breathing\/\">sex<\/a> is often paired with emotional intensity, urgency, performance, and drama, which is fueled by mouth breathing. During sexual excitement, many people inhale sharply, breathe loudly and rapidly, and hyperventilate without realizing it. The experience may feel positive and stimulating, yet physiologically, it often involves excessive ventilation and CO\u2082 loss. I often say that breathing prefers neutrality; it does not thrive in emotional peaks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko did not claim that sexual activity is harmful. His point was that it becomes destabilizing when it is too frequent or obsessive. In those cases, the pattern of heavy breathing and nervous system arousal repeats again and again, and the body is regularly depleted of CO\u2082 or vitality.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The monastic vow of celibacy removes this recurring stimulus. It smooths emotional fluctuations, protects respiratory stability, and conserves resources that would otherwise be spent in cycles of excitation and depletion. Across traditions, this vow has not been established as repression, as many modern people assume, but as a deliberate method of preserving CO\u2082 &#8211; and therefore safeguarding physical and mental well-being. In this view, the conserved energy is redirected, becoming available for inner development and awakening.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Chanting and Meditation<\/h2>\n<div>Every morning and evening, these monks chant and meditate. These are not merely rituals to follow; these techniques are among the most effective, time-proven practices for healthy breathing and CO\u2082 accumulation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>When combined with healthy breathing, <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-breathing-rules-for-chanting\/\">chanting<\/a> becomes a powerful breathing exercise. Inhalation naturally shortens, while exhalation extends through sound. The breathing rate slows, air consumption decreases, and CO\u2082 levels in the lungs rise. I have seen clients whose morning Positive Maximum Pause was around 20 seconds but increased to 70 seconds through consistent daily chanting.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In general, chanting Christian liturgies, Islamic or Jewish prayers, or Buddhist mantras has a very positive effect on breathing. Dr. Buteyko specifically examined the Sanskrit mantra <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/chanting\/\">Om Mani Padme Hum and recommended<\/a> it for those who experience anxiety or breathlessness.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Meditation has a similarly powerful effect. When mental activity quiets, one of the main drivers of unconscious over-breathing diminishes. After a deep meditation, people often tell me their breathing feels so subtle that it is almost imperceptible. From a Buteyko perspective, this is ideal. I often tell my clients, \u201cThis is your reference point. Take your breathing practice off the cushion and try to breathe throughout the day <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/meditating\/\">the way you breathe when you are meditating<\/a>.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dr. Buteyko observed that authentic spiritual traditions across the globe &#8211; chanting, praying, meditating, bowing, serving others, and cultivating loving-kindness &#8211; function, in essence, as collections of CO\u2082-boosting techniques. When practiced without modern obstacles such as chronic hyperventilation, they guide us toward breathing patterns that support higher CO\u2082 levels, which can have a deeply positive effect on our lives, both individually and collectively.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Mindfulness<\/h2>\n<div>Mindfulness is central to the monks\u2019 journey and to their teachings. In the Buddhist tradition, it is the continuous awareness of the present moment, anchored in the breath.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In this practice, breathing and awareness merge. Each breath is consciously observed and gently accepted. By focusing on the breath, practitioners soften physical tension and calm the nervous system, allowing respiration to regulate naturally.<\/div>\n<div>Over time, mindful breathing reshapes the relationship between mind and body. Attention is no longer lost in thought or carried away by emotion; it returns again and again to the steady rhythm of breathing. This stability reduces irregular breathing patterns and supports a state of calm clarity. The head monk strongly emphasized this principle in his teaching.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On the peace walk, mindfulness is essential. It helps the monks remain balanced and compassionate even in the face of unexpected challenges. In one account I listened to, I learned that a truck drove into the group, injuring two monks. Yet even in that moment, they did not react with anger or hatred toward the driver. Instead, they calmly cared for the injured members of their group, maintaining their compassion for everyone involved, including the driver.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Breathing Reflects How We Live<\/h2>\n<div>Breathing cannot be separated from lifestyle. It is a living reflection of how we move, eat, speak, think, and relate to ourselves and the world.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The monks\u2019 breathing is calm because their lives are focused and orderly. Their choices (simple food, long walks, silence, service, prayer, meditation) create conditions in which <a href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/buteyko-breathing-measurements\/\">CO\u2082 can be preserved<\/a>. Their breath is not a technique layered on top of an unwholesome lifestyle; it is the natural outcome of a wholesome way of living.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The same applies to us: our breathing reflects our habits, values, and inner orientation. When life becomes simpler, kinder, and less driven by the desire for more, the breath often follows, becoming more peaceful. This calmer breathing, in turn, influences our health and well-being, how we feel, and how we behave.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>As a Buteyko specialist, I have seen that peaceful breathing (even if, at the beginning, it is \u201cfaked\u201d or, better said, intentionally practiced) gradually becomes the foundation for a more peaceful and meaningful life. I know this from my own experience and from my clients&#8217;.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Most of us will never walk across a country barefoot with a bowl in our hands. But each of us can take one step more consciously, becoming aware of the breath and making small adjustments that support balance rather than stress. One step at a time; one step silently breathing through the nose, breathing peacefully.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>There is much to learn from these monks &#8211; \u00a0not only about CO\u2082, but about what it means to live in harmony: a life in which the way we walk, eat, speak, and even sleep gently teaches the body to breathe in a way that sustains well-being and fosters inner and outer peace &#8211; for everyone.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15559 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dreamstime_xs_434740281-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"Buteyko perspective on a walk for peace by Buddhist monks \" width=\"399\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dreamstime_xs_434740281-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dreamstime_xs_434740281.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A while ago, a friend sent me a link to a video of Buddhist monks walking for peace. \u201cA must-watch,\u201d he wrote. 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Still, to please my friend, I clicked \u201cplay.\u201d Within minutes, I was drawn in, even though not &#8230; <a title=\"Peace Walk of Buddhist Monks: What We Can Learn From Them About Breathing and CO\u2082\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/donation.jovial-noether.94-136-184-62.plesk.page\/?p=15524\" aria-label=\"Read more about Peace Walk of Buddhist Monks: What We Can Learn From Them About Breathing and CO\u2082\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3357,"featured_media":15559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1381,1233,1232,1239,1238,1242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-questions","category-breathing-exercises-blog","category-buteyko-blog","category-miscellaneous-blog","category-nature-tempering-blog","category-nose-vs-mouth-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Peace Walk of Buddhist Monks: What We Can Learn From Them About Breathing and CO\u2082 - Buteyko Breathing Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn from Buddhist monks on a peace walk how to accumulate prana (CO2). 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