What effect does the practice of anapanasati meditation on the breath have on the amount of oxygen?
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outcome
"In the practice of anapanasati, the aim is not to increase oxygen but to awaken the silent watcher within, as you simply witness the breath and realize your separation from the body."
According to Osho, when you practice anapanasati—simply watching the in-and-out breath—attention itself speeds up the breathing slightly, like a catalyst. This naturally raises oxygen intake, yet increasing oxygen is not the aim; witnessing is. With sustained, unbroken observation, breath becomes the seen, revealing your separation from bodily processes and awakening the silent, detached watcher.
Watching your breath makes it go a bit faster (so you get more oxygen), but the real purpose is to discover you are the watcher, not the breath.
Why this matters practically
- Gently boosts energy and clarity via modestly increased oxygen while observing.
- Builds non-identification with the body, reducing stress and reactivity.
- Turns daily acts (walking, eating) into mindfulness that strengthens the inner witness.
- Builds non-identification with the body, reducing stress and reactivity.
- Turns daily acts (walking, eating) into mindfulness that strengthens the inner witness.
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