Breathing in excess of metabolic need. Lowers blood CO₂, raises pH, and can produce tingling, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
Voluntary controlled hyperventilation is the active phase of power breathing. Involuntary hyperventilation is a hallmark of panic attacks. In panic, slowing the breath is the goal; in power breathing, the hyperventilation is intentional and followed by retention.
See also
Learn · Techniques
Power Breathing: Rounds, Retention, Recovery
Fast, active breathing for a round, then an empty-lung hold, then a recovery breath. The core loop behind Wim Hof-style practice, with Auralize's guardrails and pacing.
Learn · Goals
Breathwork During a Panic Attack
During a panic attack, counting breaths often makes things worse. What helps: an exhale you can feel, a rhythm you do not have to count, and orientation to the room.