What is Asthma? Asthma is chronic (long term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs. With asthma, the airways become inflamed and/or tight. When the airways are inflamed they produce mucus as a form of protection. Below is a visual of normal versus asthmatic airways in the lungs. At the end of the airways […]
Breathing influences every system in your body. When you have a fully functioning respiratory system, your body can perform optimally supporting its own healing and recovery. Ideally your breath responds to the challenges of life, stimulating your nervous system and then relaxes to support recovery and healing when you rest. You want your breath to
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Your breathing pattern influences your brain activity For example, your hippocampus neural activity patterns are synchronized with your respiration. Not only does your breathing influence oxygen going to cell tissue, when you breathe through your nose, you create an air pressure stimulation across the olfactory bulb of your nose. Your olfactory bulb sends signals directly
Movement classes support the breath and are a great addition to breathwork training. Movement improves your posture and rib mobility, enabling a better breath.
Your mind is always doing stuff – noticing sensations, thinking, keeping your body going and helping you to navigate the world. Sometimes our mind sends us in a direction or creates a feeling that we wish wasn’t happening. In order to help the mind and body readjust to a more desired state, we need to
Coherent or Resonance Breathing You have many internal rhythms. Rhythms exist all over your body. You heart beats with a certain pattern. You breathe a certain way and muscles often move with a rhythm. Your stomach and intestines pulsate to digest your food. Your spinal and cerebral fluids flow. Inside your body, many systems move
Relax your shoulders. Use your diaphragm and make it stronger. Breathe Like A Champion When you’re tired and you can’t catch your breath, you can’t perform. While cardio training can help, training your breathing muscles is also important. Identify your breathing habits and how to work less as you breathe. Get stronger through breathwork. Challenge
Interoception – Your Body Sensing Sense How do you know when to go to the bathroom? When to eat? When to drink? When to go to bed? When to breathe? How do you know when you’re upset? How do you know when you feel safe? Your body senses what’s happening inside you and sends a
