Breathe Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Sandy Abrams, Founder, TheCEOm.com, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Peter M. Litchfield, PhD, President, Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, United States The 2026 micro trends identified by the Global Wellness Institute’s Breathe Initiative reflect this evolution. Together, these trends point to a fundamental shift in how breath is understood and applied. TREND 1: Breathing Science, An Emerging New Field When…
Repost from Health & Human Performance Foundation: “I was sceptical about breathwork so I did my own research.” by Guy W Fincham, | @psyche.the.magazine Guy W. Fincham, PhD “Each breathwork technique serves different purposes, from relaxation and balance, to energisation, or moving between the states. As a participant in workshops and conferences, I’ve witnessed its transformative power firsthand. Participants often describe experiences of clarity, emotional…
NeuroWellness: Connecting Breathing with Brain & Behavior On March 4 (10–11am ET), the GWI Breathe Initiative presents a special webinar exploring the powerful connection between breathing, brain function, and behavior. Leading the discussion are Mohammad Nami, MD, PhD, Director of the Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit at BrainHub Polyclinic and Academy UAE and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Canadian University Dubai, and Peter M. Litchfield, PhD, GWI…
Patrick McKeown and Oxygen Advantage share this article: 5 Effective Ways Breathing Supports Healthier Heart: Your heart responds to every breath you take. Small shifts in breathing speed, depth, and route (nose vs mouth) can either increase cardiovascular strain or help the heart work more efficiently with less effort. 1. COâ‚‚ balance reduces cardiac strain While oxygen gets most of the attention, carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚)…
@HHPFoundation (Health & Human Performance Foundation) via Instagram: Breathing CO2 May Help the Brain Clear Toxic Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease “A team of researchers, led by neuropsychologist Sephira Ryman, PhD, associate professor at the Mind Research Network (MRN), part of Touro University’s Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute and the University of New Mexico, Department of Neurology, is exploring how to boost this system, called the glymphatic…
The Buteyko Clinic International published this article: If you frequently contract colds despite maintaining a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and overall healthy habits, you are not alone. Many individuals experience recurrent illness despite these efforts. An often overlooked factor is breathing patterns. Mouth breathing, especially during sleep, can subtly compromise the body’s natural defenses and increase susceptibility to viral infections. This article examines the influence…
