What the heck is Breathwork?
(and what’s so great about it?)
First things first, let's address the branding shenanigans. You've got folks trying to trademark different types of breathwork. You likely have heard of Wim Holf, if you’ve taken a yoga class you might have done something called dragon breath, there things like "Transformational Breathwork" or "Somatic Breathwork". Name it what you want… but at its core, all breathwork is just a modern twist on pranayama, an ancient practice from the Indian subcontinent. In pranayama, the breath is used as a tool to calm the mind, regulate the body’s nervous system, and improve physical and mental well-being.
Many people think Breathwork is super woo woo… but in fact, there’s a ton of science backing it up. Scientists are all over it, studying how it can be a game-changer for everything from physical ailments to mental health struggles.
The technique I teach is called “conscious connected breathing” – also known as circular breathing. It’s a specific type of breathwork that involves breathing through the mouth in a circular pattern.
Intrigued? You can give it a try below
A FREE 7 Minute Intro to Breathwork
You will:
>> Learn what Breathwork meditation is all about?
>> Be taught the universal breathing pattern (simple, and potent)
>> Be led through a 7 minute Breathwork practice
>> Walk away knowing how to incorporate this 7 minute practice into your daily life (AKA before bed every night)
I know this stuff works, not just because I learned it through a lot of trial and error in my own journey, but because I've watched my clients experience life-changing results too!
What are the benefits of Breathwork?
Physical
Reduces stress - Deep breathing can help counteract the physical symptoms of stress by balancing your nervous system and activating your body’s relaxation response.
Releases toxins in your body - Deep breathing helps the body flush out toxins as well as promotes the circulation of fresh oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
Boosts the immune system - Deep breathing techniques can help to improve circulation and increase the oxygenation of the blood. This will help your body send immune cells and antibodies to the tissues more effectively, potentially enhancing immune function.
Helps with digestion - Circular breathing gently massages the internal organs, intestines, and stomach. This can help reduce abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. **I was a gut issue girly through and through, and I now rarely have issues with digestion
Eliminates chronic pain - Breathwork helps with chronic pain by regulating the body’s response to stress and reducing inflammation. I’ve had so many clients tell me that a chronic cough, or neck/back pain has gone away immediately after doing Breathwork.
Improves sleep - Research has shown that Breathwork can improve sleep by increasing the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Emotional
Releases trauma and fear - Deep breathing techniques can help individuals release pent-up emotions and trauma stored in the body. **I personally healed my PTSD post car accident from Breathwork, and it only took 3 months
Reduces anxiety and depression - Depression is about being stuck in the past, while anxiety is worrying about the future. When you do Breathwork, you become super present in the moment (where depression and anxiety don’t exist). **Breathwork for me is the fastest way to take me out of an anxiety spiral and into the present moment
Mental
Improves focus and concentration: Calm the mind and reducing mental chatter.
Reduces rumination: Again, when you are focused on your breath in the present moment, it reduces rumination on past events or worries about the future.
Enhances cognitive function: Cognitive function improves by increasing oxygen supply to the brain
A FREE 7 Minute Intro to Breathwork
You will:
>> Learn what Breathwork meditation is all about?
>> Be taught the universal breathing pattern (simple, and potent)
>> Be led through a 7 minute Breathwork practice
>> Walk away knowing how to incorporate this 7 minute practice into your daily life (AKA before bed every night)