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Research has found strong associations between mood disorders, including anxiety, and dysfunctional breathing patterns.  Problems associated with breathing are consistently identified as the most discomforting, and debilitating, symptom of anxiety and panic disorder.

Increasing attention is being afforded the mind-body connection. Our chemistry and biology impact our moods and emotions, as do many things within our control, including breathing.  We know, for certain, the way we breathe is fundamentally influenced by our mental state. The reverse is also true; we can influence our mental state by breathing in certain ways.

However, despite the proliferation of on-line tutorials, guides, and devices all targeting various breathing and wellness symptoms, many people are struggling to develop and maintain preferred breathing techniques.

bobi mimics the human breathing pattern and expands and contracts in harmony with the body’s natural breathing rhythm, allowing the user to learn and adopt the habit faster.  The tactile nature of bobi has been shown to be a preferred way to develop better breathing habits.

bobi is able to be used anywhere and anytime without charging, whether on a plane, in a crowded room, in a taxi or anywhere you need to reset your breathing.

Science has shown that breathing at a rate of six breaths per minute is optimal for those wanting to move to a state of calm and relaxation.  The bobi anxiety breathing device trains you to move towards, and sustain, this rate of breathing.

bobi has been designed to support any person to regulate their nervous system through slow, controlled, breathing. For example, it is now clear that specific breathing techniques are effective against anxiety and insomnia. Incorporating bobi into your daily routine will result in an enhanced state of calm and relaxation corresponding to a preferred breathing rate.

bobi’s unique design also enhances a state of calm through a contact comfort effect, whereby the back of hand strap gently compresses on your skin. This action, involving light pressure applied to the back of the hand when bobi is in use, is known to result in the production of oxytocin. Oxytocin, a hypothalamic nonapeptide, is linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-being and an anti-stress effect which makes bobi anxiety breathing device a useful tool for your emotional wellbeing.

The body’s nervous system regulates our involuntary actions such as heart rate and digestion. These actions are split into two parts. The sympathetic nervous system controls your fight or flight response. Your parasympathetic nervous system controls your rest and  relax response.

Stress and anxiety simply indicate our body is in a state of fight or flight (sympathetic nervous system). The quickest, and most effective, way to reduce sympathetic nervous system activation is through slow, gentle, breathing. Unfortunately, it is not a natural bodily response to slow one’s breathing during a period of stress or anxiety. In fact, our brain has developed over thousands of years to respond by doing the opposite: making our breathing rate increase under perceived threat or exposure to stressful circumstance.

Changing dysfunctional breathing habits associated with stress and anxiety takes long-term, dedicated, practice.

The bobi anxiety breathing device is also designed to provide an additional calming effect through the uniquely designed strap that rests on the back of your hand.  Upon squeezing the device, the strap gently compresses on the back of your hand resulting in a physiological response involving what are known as C-tactile afferents.  Previous studies have consistently shown that touch, delivered in a range of contexts, can lead to a general increase in parasympathetic nervous system activity.  The same studies suggest touch delivered to specific areas of the body, such as the back of the hand, carries a positive emotional response.

No, although bobi is a breathing device, it is not placed anywhere near your mouth.  It is entirely held in your hand

bobi recognises that everyone has different hand sizes, however it’s been designed for everyone above 14 years of age. We’ve tested bobi with users with very small hands and very large hands. bobi compresses fine in both cases. As a personal device the user just needs to find the most comfortable way to compress the device in their palm, those users with smaller hands don’t need to fully compress bobi to benefit from the compression of device.

bobi has been designed for use by persons 14 years and older.

We recommend beginning your bobi journey by starting on the largest setting.  This setting corresponds with an approximate breathing rate of three seconds inhalation and three seconds exhalation.  Once you have become familiar with the device you may progress to the smaller settings, thus learning to extend your breathing rate.

The middle setting relates to an approximate breathing rate of between four and five seconds.  The smallest setting relates to an approximate breathing rate of five and six seconds.

The settings provide an approximation of timing only.

As bobi encourages you to engage in breathing exercises, we recommend you consult with your treating physician if you have asthma, a chronic condition, or are pregnant.

How often should I use bobi?

We recommend using bobi three times a day, aiming for six breaths per minute, and practicing for five minutes each time.  GEN365 may be an easy way to remember this:

G          Gentle breathing

E          Even breathing (i.e., the same rate for inhalation and exhalation)

N          Nasal – breathing through your nose

3          Three times a day

6          Six breaths per minute

5          Practice for five minutes each time

The easiest way to reattach the palm pad is to follow the following steps:

1. Completely undo the strap
2. Place one end of the palm pad in the area designed for it to be fitted on bobi
3. Work your way around the palm pad by gently pulling the bobi edge apart so as to allow the palm pad to rest under the edge designed to hold the pad in place

Bobi does not need batteries and be used virtually anywhere, at any time.  The bobi anxiety breathing device has several unique design functions including the removable palm pad, the different settings designed for preferred breathing rates, and the strap which compresses gently on the back of your hand.

Bobi can assist with helping anybody improve their capacity to develop emotional regulation through the use of controlled breathing.  bobi’s unique features result in the activation of certain brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex, which have long been associated with a person’s capacity for emotional regulation.  Moreover, slow, controlled breathing is considered the most effective way to quickly regulate emotions, especially when somebody is exposed to stressful situations.

bobi has 3 different rates of timing, from 2.5 – 3.5 seconds (beginner) to 5.5 – 6.5 seconds (advanced). Set the timer to your desired rate. For users new to the habit of conscious nasal breathing into the diaphragm, we recommend you start with the setting on the ‘lowest’ setting, which is 2.5 – 3.5 seconds. As you progress in your habit, you can select a ‘higher’ setting that suits your lung capacity.

Note the bobi time selector ranges are indicative only. The ultimate rate of compression and release is determined by many factors, including the rate at which you compress and release the bobi bulb. You can increase the maximum inhalation duration for example by very slowly compressing the bulb which will give you longer inhalation time than the 5.5 – 6.5 second range.

bobi is a consumer wellness device aimed at your personal health and well-being, thus there is no need for it to be medically certified.

If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your bobi, you may return the device within 30 days from the date of delivery.

Please feel free to contact us at: admin@meetbobi.com