The Power of Breath-work

#10.06: T: Time Out:” What are the benefits of safe, regular breath-work?”

The Power of Breath-work

“Breath is our lifeforce.”

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My guest on this week’s episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Breath Coach and Yoga and Massage Expert, Lyyne Matthews

In this episode we:

· Discuss the origins of breath-work to sustain life, gain energy and expand consciousness

· Explore the connection between breathing and feeling

· Highlight how to use breath to support you in any situation

· Discuss the popularisation of breath-work

· Explore simple breathing practices to create space for unresolved challenges

· Discuss parts of the brain that connect breathing to states of mind

· Explore the breathing pacemaker in the brain

· Discuss nostril predominance at different parts of the day and the impact on productivity

· Simplify breathing

· Highlight how simply bringing attention to the breath can make a difference to how you feel

· Explore alternate nostril breathing - nado shodhana pranyama

· Discuss our cooling moon side and heating sun side

· Consider depression and anxiety and how different breathing techniques can harm and heal

· Highlight the importance of learning about breathing through practice rather than through books

· Discuss regular practice and incorporating breath-work into daily life

· Highlight the importance of talking to a breath specialist for specific challenges

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1. The one question we discuss is “what are the benefits of safe regular breath-work?”

2. The two references we look at are

· Melnychuk, M. C., et al. The bridge between the breath and the brain: synchronisation of respiration, a pupillometric marker of the locus coeruleus, and an EEG marker of Attentional Control State. Brain Science. 2021. 11(10): 1324

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/10/1324

· Yackle, k., et al. Breathing control centre neurons that promote arousal in mice. Science. 2017. 255(6322): 1411-1415

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28360327/

3. The three actions to take are:

· Keep it simple, keep it soft – slow deep breath in, in for 4 out for 8, find your own natural rhythm

· To build a regular practice, clear a physical space that you learn to recognise as a place to focus on your breathing

· Enjoy the discovery that breath-work gives you.

Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement?

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DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.

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