The ORIGIN Method & Protocol

After years of research, from Buddhist monasteries to freediving depths, one pattern emerged: the most profound transformations come from the simplest practices. The ORIGIN Method distills universal principles into a testable, repeatable sequence.

ORIGIN helps humans re‑pattern their nervous systems through a science‑backed protocol of breath (CO₂ tolerance), nitric‑oxide activation, and water practice—delivered as 1:1 + group coaching, holistic freediving education, and youth programs.

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Core Sequence

  • What: Qi Gong-inspired movements - bouncing, swinging, shaking

    Why: Discharge stored tension, activate energy flow, prepare the nervous system

    Science: Movement clears stress hormones, increases BDNF, enhances neuroplasticity

  • What: Humming, toning, vocal vibration

    Why: Stimulate vagus nerve, increase nitric oxide, create coherence

    Science: Humming increases NO by 15x, improves HRV, activates parasympathetic response

  • What: Progressive breath holds with CO₂ tolerance training

    Why: Create neuroplasticity windows, challenge limiting beliefs, build resilience

    Science: CO₂ exposure affects amygdala function, enables memory reconsolidation, reduces anxiety sensitivity

  • What: Apply insights through coaching dialogue, community sharing, or water practice

    Why: Consolidate new patterns, embody insights, create lasting change

    Science: State-dependent learning, social regulation, environmental encoding

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Citizen Science:

The Theory We're Testing

Hypothesis: Controlled CO₂ exposure during specific psychological states can accelerate belief restructuring and mental pattern dissolution.

Mechanism: When we build CO₂ through breath holds, we create a controlled stress that:

  1. Opens neuroplasticity windows

  2. Challenges fear responses

  3. Enables rapid belief updating

  4. Builds stress resilience

Current Testing: Tracking BOLT scores, anxiety scales, performance metrics, and subjective wellbeing across all participants.

Safety Protocols

  • Never force breath holds

  • Start gradually with qualified instruction

  • Medical screening for contraindications

  • Water practice only with certified supervision

CO2 :

primary lever: memory reconsolidation

    • Brief, controlled breath holds that build tolerance to CO₂

    • Opens the brain's "editing window" for memory reconsolidation

    • Transforms your relationship with discomfort and stress

Elements

NO:

supportive amplifier for plasticity

    • Strategic humming and nasal breathing techniques

    • Enhances oxygen delivery and neural plasticity

    • Supports the CO₂ work through vasodilation

H2O:

integration environment

    • Pool and/or ocean-based training

    • Activates mammalian dive reflex

    • Integrates breath work in a supported, transformative environment