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Ralph Andrews¹, Paul M Dockree¹

¹Trinity Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin, Lloyd Building, 42A Pearse St, Dublin D02 R123, Ireland.

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Summary

Breathing rhythms influence brain activity and perception. The Rhythmic Embodied Perception (REP) Framework explains how breath shapes conscious experience by modulating neural oscillations and attention.

Keywords:

awareness embodiment metacognition perception philosophy theories and models

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Psychology

Background:

Breathing's role extends beyond metabolism to influence perception and cognition.
Existing frameworks lack a comprehensive model linking respiration to conscious experience.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the Rhythmic Embodied Perception (REP) Framework.
To explain how respiration rhythmically structures conscious experience by linking body and brain.

Main Methods:

Neurophysiological analysis of respiratory modulation on cortical oscillations.
Examination of perceptual-phenomenological correlates of respiratory cycles.
Investigation of regulatory-attentional effects of volitional breath control.

Main Results:

Respiratory cycles modulate cortical oscillations via cross-frequency coupling, influencing brain network excitability.
Respiration creates transient perceptual pause states, enhancing sensory awareness and attentional receptivity.
Volitional breath control stabilizes neural and perceptual dynamics, improving attention.

Conclusions:

The REP Framework integrates neuroscience, perception theories, and contemplative practices.
Respiration serves as a trainable mechanism for modulating perception and attention.
This framework offers insights into embodied consciousness and potential therapeutic applications.