Difference between revisions of "Ratio of breath cycle"
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| − | '''Ratio of breath cycle''' or '''Breathing ratio''' is the relation between each part of the [[breath cycle]] ([[Full inhaling|inhaling]], [[Air retaining|retaining]], [[Full exhaling|exhaling]] and [[Air sustain|sustain]]), expressed in proportion units or constant time. It is the core and the basis of [[breathing gymnastics]], as it enables the specific effect of every [[training type]]. | + | '''Ratio of breath cycle''' or '''Breathing ratio''' is the relation between each part of the [[breath cycle]] ([[Full inhaling|inhaling]], [[Air retaining|retaining]], [[Full exhaling|exhaling]] and [[Air sustain|sustain]]), expressed in proportion units or constant time. It is the core and the basis of [[breathing gymnastics]], as it enables the specific effect of every [[training type]].<br /> |
| + | Each of the ratio indexes will be multiplied to "[[breaths per minute]]" parameter to create your actual breathing pattern. | ||
== Where the ratio can be found? == | == Where the ratio can be found? == | ||
# Go to [[Control tab]]. | # Go to [[Control tab]]. | ||
# Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | # Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | ||
| − | # Note that | + | # Note that for the defaults 7 [[training type|training types]] the ratio cannot be changed, even in Guru version, see [[Guru_version_FAQ#Why can't I change the default pattern ratio even in Guru version.3F|here]] why it is so.<br /> |
Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance: <br /> | Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance: <br /> | ||
[[File:prana_breath_ratio_unchanged.jpg]] | [[File:prana_breath_ratio_unchanged.jpg]] | ||
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# [[Custom training|Create your own training]] first, or pick a [[training type]] you've already created. | # [[Custom training|Create your own training]] first, or pick a [[training type]] you've already created. | ||
# Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | # Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | ||
| − | # Use spinners to choose the ratio you'd like and press "OK". Note that [[BPM]] value has been changed as well.<br /> | + | # Use spinners to choose the ratio you'd like and press "OK". Note that [[BPM]] value has been changed as well. If you set [[air retaining|"retain"]] or/and [[air sustain|"sustain"]] as "0", there will be no such phases in your pattern.<br /> |
Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance: <br /> | Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance: <br /> | ||
[[File:prana_breath_ratio_dialog.jpg]] | [[File:prana_breath_ratio_dialog.jpg]] | ||
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# Choose the [[custom training]] you want to set a special ratio for. | # Choose the [[custom training]] you want to set a special ratio for. | ||
# Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | # Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item. | ||
| − | # Press on "Advanced" in bottom left corner in the dialog arrived. | + | # Press on "Advanced" in bottom left corner in the dialog arrived.<br /> |
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| + | === In this table you can set the ratio in 4 different ways: === | ||
| + | 1) Set the usual ratio: if all checkboxes are unchecked, use a spinner to set the ratio for a phase, like 4 for "retain" and 2 "exhale" on a screenshot below.<br /> | ||
| + | 2) Set the fractional ratio: if you check "fractional" checkbox, there are 2 spinners to set a phase, like 1.4 for "sustain" on a screenshot below.<br /> | ||
[[File:prana_breath_ratio_fractional.jpg]] | [[File:prana_breath_ratio_fractional.jpg]] | ||
| + | <br /> | ||
| + | 3) Set constant time: if you check "constant time" checkbox, use a spinner to set a phase, like 10 sec for "retain" on a screenshot below.<br /> | ||
| + | '''NB!''' The constant time you've set for a phase is its actual duration; it is not a ration index, so it will not be multiplied to "[[breaths per minute]]" parameter.<br /> | ||
| + | 4) Set constant fractional time: if you check both "constant time" and "fractional" checkboxes, use 2 spinners to set a phase, like 3 sec 300 msec for "exhale" on a screenshot below.<br /> | ||
| + | [[File:prana_breath_ratio_fractional_constant.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 30 July 2016
Ratio of breath cycle or Breathing ratio is the relation between each part of the breath cycle (inhaling, retaining, exhaling and sustain), expressed in proportion units or constant time. It is the core and the basis of breathing gymnastics, as it enables the specific effect of every training type.
Each of the ratio indexes will be multiplied to "breaths per minute" parameter to create your actual breathing pattern.
Contents
Where the ratio can be found?
- Go to Control tab.
- Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item.
- Note that for the defaults 7 training types the ratio cannot be changed, even in Guru version, see here why it is so.
Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance:
File:Prana breath ratio unchanged.jpg
How can I set/change the ratio?
- Create your own training first, or pick a training type you've already created.
- Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item.
- Use spinners to choose the ratio you'd like and press "OK". Note that BPM value has been changed as well. If you set "retain" or/and "sustain" as "0", there will be no such phases in your pattern.
Please see these screenshots for the visual guidance:
File:Prana breath ratio dialog.jpg
Using advanced settings for the ratio value in Guru version
- Choose the custom training you want to set a special ratio for.
- Press on "Ratio of breath cycle" item.
- Press on "Advanced" in bottom left corner in the dialog arrived.
In this table you can set the ratio in 4 different ways:
1) Set the usual ratio: if all checkboxes are unchecked, use a spinner to set the ratio for a phase, like 4 for "retain" and 2 "exhale" on a screenshot below.
2) Set the fractional ratio: if you check "fractional" checkbox, there are 2 spinners to set a phase, like 1.4 for "sustain" on a screenshot below.
File:Prana breath ratio fractional.jpg
3) Set constant time: if you check "constant time" checkbox, use a spinner to set a phase, like 10 sec for "retain" on a screenshot below.
NB! The constant time you've set for a phase is its actual duration; it is not a ration index, so it will not be multiplied to "breaths per minute" parameter.
4) Set constant fractional time: if you check both "constant time" and "fractional" checkboxes, use 2 spinners to set a phase, like 3 sec 300 msec for "exhale" on a screenshot below.
File:Prana breath ratio fractional constant.jpg
