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Breathwork and Brain Waves: A Comprehensive Exploration of Effects and Benefits

Brain waves refer to the electrical signals or impulses within the brain that facilitate communication between neurons. These waves exhibit diverse frequencies, ranging from slow to fast, measured in cycles per second or hertz (Hz). Comprising five primary types, each brain wave frequency corresponds to distinct states of arousal and consciousness. The transitions between these…

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What Are the Benefits of Breathwork?

The benefits of Breathwork are impossible to fully describe, as a myriad of factors converge to foster profound healing and transformation. While the enchanting magic remains inexplicable in its entirety, I will outline below some of the principal observed effects and primary benefits of Breathwork (aka circular breathing). Brainwave Benefits of Breathwork One of the…

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4 Deep Breathing Exercises to Supercharge Your Well-Being

Breathe Easy: The Power of Deep Breathing Exercises In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety often take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet powerful tool that can help us manage these challenges: deep breathing exercises. This age-old practice has been shown to have numerous benefits for our overall…

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Breathwork for Anxiety: A Powerful, Proven, & Underutilized Tool

Persistent anxiety can be profoundly incapacitating, casting a shadow over various aspects of your life. However, by harnessing the power of the breath, you can reclaim control over your nervous system and dissolve stress and anxiety at will. In this article, I’ll explain how breath practices can quickly alleviate anxiety in the moment. Following that,…

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How Often Should You Do Breathwork?

As a breathwork facilitator and teacher trainer, one of the most common questions I encounter is: How often should you do breathwork? While there’s no straightforward ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer to this question, several factors can help you determine the ideal frequency for yourself. Before we dive in, it’s important to distinguish between conscious connected breathwork and…

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Why Somatic Healing is Critical for Trauma Recovery

Trauma is an insidious force that can linger in our lives long after the event has ended. While many associate trauma with emotional and psychological symptoms, it’s crucial to understand that trauma also embeds itself in our bodies and nervous systems. This holistic understanding of trauma is essential for effective healing and recovery. Pioneers like…

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How Holotropic Breathwork and Rebirthing Led to “The New Yoga”

The significance of breath spans across the annals of history, with the very term ‘breath’ intertwined with ‘spirit’ in numerous languages. Breath-centric rituals and meditative practices have been ingrained in the tapestry of diverse ancient cultures and religions, encompassing traditions such as Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Yoga, Qigong, Shamanism, Sufism, and martial arts. These civilizations…

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Toning the Vagus Nerve: Pathways to Relaxation and Well-Being

This article explores methods to stimulate the vagus nerve, a critical component of the nervous system influencing mental, emotional, and physical health. We’ll discuss the importance of vagal tone and delve into techniques for promoting its activation. Why Tone the Vagus Nerve? Vagal tone refers to the nerve’s efficiency. As highlighted in previous articles, the…

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Transform Your Life and Others’ with our Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator Training

Breathwork is a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. But have you ever considered sharing this gift with others? A high quality Breathwork facilitator training can equip you to guide individuals on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing. Discover Our Breathwork Facilitator Training This training was Masterminded by Benedict Beaumont of Breathing Space,…

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How to Optimize Your Lung Capacity and Improve Your Health

This article covers the basics of the respiratory system and outlines the benefits and importance of optimizing lung capacity. We’ll also discuss practical steps to improve lung function and overall respiratory health. As a bonus, when you optimize your lung capacity you will be able to create the physiological changes that support altered states of…

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