Breathwork Articles & Research

breathwork for anxiety

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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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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Understanding Intermittent Respiratory Alkalosis in Conscious Connected Breatwork

When we practice Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB), the body enters a temporary state known as intermittent respiratory alkalosis. This happens because we’re taking in more oxygen and releasing more carbon dioxide than usual, which causes the blood to become slightly more alkaline for short periods of time. What Is Respiratory Alkalosis? Respiratory alkalosis is a…

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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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