"The art of holding the breath is to physically and mentally create a pause in which you simply do not breathe. To 'hold your breath' suggests a strenuous task, whereas to 'leave it be' is passive and effortless. When you do not either breathe or hold your breath, rather just take break, the mind can relax, and it is at the surface or this quiet lake of thoughts that the soul and intuition can reflect or shine through." - Stig Severinsen