Do you happen to know what its called under the yogic system?
There are many yogic systems, most of those describe some types of pranayama, the conscious control of the breath and there are lots of different names.
However this is not generally taught because pranayama is very powerful and its effects are considerable. Practices of pranayama immediately change the quality of the blood. This is not a really good idea if, let's say, you teach it in a class and people do not practice at home and only come back the next week if at all. Good changes are subtle and progressive. Wild ups and downs are harmful.
From what I have understood, the Buteyko method teaches you to prolong expiration. This increases the concentration of C02 in the blood. You benefit from the Bohr effect : on the one hand the red cells become smaller, and on the other hand all blood vessels, especially the finer ones at the periphery (think the skin, but also the inner organs) widen. There may be less oxygen in the blood BUT it is carried farther.
You surely know that people who commit suicide with C02 in their garage are found dead but all pink in the face. Because of this Bohr effect.
When you practice a pranayama like the Buteyko you learn to enjoy that extra oxygenation without fear. Fear consumes an awful lot of oxygen so when stressed/afraid you end up breathing too fast and drowning out of water.
One easy to do pranayama that will teach you in time to enjoy more oxygenation by longer expiration is given after this.
Please do not attempt pranayama if you do not commit to at least 11 days. After that, stop slowly by reducing progressively the timings you practice.
The mantra is important because it is a way to measure time, but also because its vibrations stimulate the production of hormones that are most probably missing (otherwise you wouldn't be sick in the first place).
Take a deep breath and repeat the mantra on the exhale. In the beginning only attempt as many repetitions as are comfortable on the exhale (for example start with 2, then 3, then 4 etc next time as you progress. But keep this regular during your session. The body has to be relaxed for this, you do not want to frighten yourself into thinking you will drown! You become really sure that you can do it and of course you can do it. You can sit on a chair no problem. You don't need music to do this.
Keep doing it 11 minutes.
When you feel extra saliva in the mouth, it means more hormones are being produced. This happens after a while
If you find the tongue gets tired and numb, this is more toxins being expelled from around the head.
If you find you mix up the words of the mantra, it means you have reached e point when your blood glucose is dipping. Go on nevertheless, after a few weeks of practice you will be surprised to have achieved more control on that blood glucose utilization.
After this lie down for 7 minutes, to give a chance to the new hormones to spread (easier done horizontally because of gravity)
Someone who has a good grasp:
The mantra used is :
GURU GURU WAHE GURU
GURU RAM DAS GURU.
As you notice there are a lot of "R"s which are rolled to give a nice kick to the palate.
I can't believe that I have turned this Buteyko thread into another yoga lesson!!!!
golden if you wish I shall delete this.
Be well!
Asklipia