Niraj Soma Naik on Instagram: "How to Slow Down Aging with Your Breath 1)Master the Art of Reduced Breathing Dr. Buteyko found that terminally ill patients often took short, fast, and heavy breaths, while healthy individuals breathed less frequently, with smooth, silent, effortless breaths. His breathing exercises help people achieve better health by simply breathing less. 2) Boost Your Oxygen Efficiency Breath-holding, especially after exhaling, trains your body to use oxygen more efficiently.