The student repeats this 10 times. Suck into the mouth. Hold. Release. This builds muscle memory for the "mouth draw." Nina Marta insists that 90% of coughing comes from trying to pull smoke directly into the throat via lung power. The mouth draw solves this. Once the student masters the empty straw drill, Nina introduces the "Darth Vader" pause. After the student draws the mock air into their mouth, closing off the throat, they must hold it there for 3 seconds.
| Mistake | Nina’s Fix | | :--- | :--- | | (using lungs to draw) | “Hold a straw in your mouth. Block the bottom. Suck. If your ribs move, you’re doing it wrong.” | | The Gulp (swallowing smoke into the stomach) | Results in hiccups and nausea. Fix: Keep your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth to block the esophagus. | | The Ghost Inhale (letting smoke drift out before the inhale) | “You’re wasting the product. Keep your lips sealed until the moment you take the ‘fresh air’ breath.” | Why This Method Works for Herbal and Tobacco Smokers It is important to note that Nina Marta is agnostic regarding the substance. Whether it is a light cigarette, a CBD preroll, or a chamomile herbal blend, the physics remain the same. Her method was originally developed for medical marijuana patients who could not inhale without violent coughing fits. It was so successful that traditional tobacco harm-reduction programs began hiring her to teach smokers how to switch to less harmful products. nina marta teaching a beginner how to inhale smoking
For anyone who has ever watched a novice smoker take their first drag, the scene is painfully familiar: the polite but awkward puff, the cheeks puffing out like a blowfish, followed by a cough that sounds like a seal barking. The problem isn’t the product; it’s the technique. Inhaling smoke into the lungs is not a natural human reflex. It is a learned skill. The student repeats this 10 times
Because smoking, like any art, is just applied physics. And Nina Marta has written the instruction manual. Release
So, the next time you see a friend staring at a lit joint or a cigarette with terror in their eyes, do not shout "Inhale!" Channel your inner Nina Marta. Hand them a dry straw. Tell them to suck it into their mouth. Tell them to take a breath of fresh air. And then, watch them succeed.