Parafacial Nucleus
Concept
A brain center involved in non-rhythmic breathing patterns, such as deliberate pauses and doubled inhales or exhales, including patterns used during speech or in box breathing.
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Videos Mentioning Parafacial Nucleus
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
Andrew Huberman
A brain center involved in non-rhythmic breathing patterns, such as deliberate pauses and doubled inhales or exhales, including patterns used during speech or in box breathing.
Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
Andrew Huberman
A specific set of neurons in the brainstem, discovered by Dr. Jack Feldman, that controls physiological sighs. Visual narrowing (e.g., from smartphone use) seems to suppress activity in this nucleus.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
Andrew Huberman
A brain center that relies on non-cyclic breathing, such as doubling up on inhales.