Breath work
For performance and stress management
The experts we follow agree on this.
Breath work is a reliable way to support nervous system balance and recovery.
Who is behind it
Voices including a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD, a registered holistic nutritionist and a Harvard-trained gynecologist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“really tap into my nervous system and tell it it's okay by using my breath”
a registered holistic nutritionist
Proper respiratory patterning improves local oxygen availability, which reduces pain and facilitates motor learning and safety.
These tools provide stress relief without the negative health impacts of alcohol or cannabis.
Pleasurable and relaxing activities help promote better sleep
Mindfulness exercises help determine which thoughts enter your body and influence your perception and reality.
Proper guidance is important for safely addressing posture, breath work, and fascia release to support eye health and alignment
Daily breathwork supports the nervous system effectively.
a licensed practitionersponsoredGrounding breathwork supports nervous system regulation during histamine spikes.
Breathwork is a powerful way to tap into your pleasure and ability to receive.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
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