seeker242
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So is there a general ballpark figure as to what is considered a "good time" for someone who has never done it before? What's an average time for beginners? If there is such a thing?
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Apparently it is what people used to call holding their breath
It's a little more involved than simply holding your breath! It's also about learning how recognize the fact that your mind is lying to you, when it says your body needs to breathe. If you lips aren't starting to turn blue, then you don't need to breathe. That, in addition to special breathing techniques to reduce your heart rate, etc.