Breathwork Blog

Breath Holding and Lung Function

Breath-holding exercises, such as those used in certain breathwork techniques, can help improve lung capacity and oxygen utilisation.

Are there any scientific studies supporting the effectiveness of breathwork?

There is a growing body of research that suggests potential benefits and mechanisms underlying breathwork practices

Can breathwork be used as a complementary therapy?

Breathwork can be a fantastic addition to other therapeutic methods in a healthcare plan.

Is breathwork suitable for everyone?

While breathwork can offer numerous benefits, it may not be suitable for everyone in certain circumstances.

How does breathwork affect the body and mind?

Breathwork can have profound effects on both the body and mind and spiritual states of the breathworker

What are the different types of breathwork techniques?

There are numerous types of breathwork techniques, each with its own unique approach and focus. Here's an introduction to some techniques

Give it to me straight. What is breathwork in its simplest terms.

Breathwork refers to a variety of techniques and practices that involve conscious control and manipulation of the breath.

What is the impact of ice therapy on mental health?

Ice therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has been shown to have some positive impacts on mental health.

Everything you need to know about Cold Exposure or Ice Therapy

Cold exposure or ice therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its potential health benefits.

Why is it so hard to think your way out of stress?

Stress is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon that can be difficult to manage through cognitive means alone. While it is possible to...

What is the connection between breath and feeling?

Breath and feeling are intimately connected in many ways. The way we breathe influences how we feel, and our emotions affect our breathing.

How you breathe impacts your facial structure

The way that you breathe dictates the whole structure of your face and can cause all sorts of issues that are resolvable by breathwork.

Our unconscious habits set us up for success

Unconscious habits are changeable and it's the small things we do every day that will set us up for success.

Sleep apnoea and snoring

We often look for external solutions for sleep apnoea and snoring but what if we could solve our sleep problems with the power of our breath

Change your breath, change your sleep

Elevated breathing rates in response to daily stressors changes the way we breathe at night with huge implications

A good night's sleep starts with what you do during the day

The things we do through the day set up our body's responses in the evening and affect our ability to get a full nights sleep

How does breathing affect your sleep?

The way we breathe throughout the day, as well as at night, will absolutely affect how you sleep.

Your Breath & Your Emotions

Your breath is with you through every single emotion. Every emotion has a different associated breath rate. How do you breathe when...

Conscious vs Unconscious Breathing

Breathing is something that happens both consciously and subconsciously which is super cool. If the brain was left in control of your...

Breathing better, together

As a naturopath, a really big part of what I do is trying to get to the root cause of what’s going on. Instead of just looking at the...

What is breathwork?

There’s a million different types of breath. We have preconceived ideas of what breathwork is: that it’s a part of yoga, or a meditation...