We work with the foundation of functional breathing, breathing through the nose, using the diaphragmatic muscles and an effortless breath for optimal health. The breath can down-regulate the nervous system, helping us feel calm, relaxed, and rested, supporting us in our daily activities and sleep, and the breath can up-regulate our nervous system when we need energy and to feel alert, often in the mornings or when we need to perform a task. Through our breath, we can bring a sense of balance and safety back to the nervous system, and alter our physical, mental, and emotional state.

Physiologically, mindful breathing enhances oxygen uptake, optimizes blood flow, and supports the body’s natural detoxification processes. It also regulates heart rate variability, positively impacting cardiovascular health.

Numerous scientific studies support the efficacy of breathwork in reducing anxiety, asthma, and sleep disorders, improving cognitive function, and enhancing emotional regulation. Research has shown its potential in managing conditions like hypertension, and chronic pain, and supporting the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, using our breath to ease hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, stress, and promote optimal health.

Even if you’re new to the world of breathwork, you might have unknowingly engaged in it. Have you ever taken a deep breath to soothe your nervous system? Well, that is a simple form of breathwork.