Fascinating science from cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher, author of Just One Heart and GWI Breathe Initiative Member: This is an excerpt from his Newsletter: Depression changes how your heart beats. Not metaphorically—physiologically. When you’re depressed, your heart loses its natural rhythm variations. Instead of speeding up and slowing down flexibly throughout the day—responding to stress, relaxation, connection—it beats more rigidly, mechanically. This change, measured as…
Via Kourtney Kardashian’s POOSH site: A Well Regulated Nervous System is the New Power Move
A Well Regulated Nervous System is the New Power Move Kourtney Kardashian’s POOSH website featured our GWI Breathe Initiative member Sepi Eivazi’s somatic breath expertise/advice.”We tapped Sepideh Eivazi, a member of the Breath Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute and a guide to executive leaders and wellness pros around the world, to break it all down.” What is nervous system regulation? In short, it’s your…
Optimal Breathing Webinar
Optimal Breathing Webinar Hosted by: Sandy Abrams, Chair of the Global Wellness Institute Breathe Initiative We’re excited to share this dynamic conversation between two global leaders in Breath education: Peter M. Litchfield, Ph.D., President of the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences and CEO of Better Physiology Ltd. and Patrick McKeown, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and…
Do We Actually Have Two Noses?!
Health & Human Performance Foundation shared this fascinating article from The Atlantic by Sarah Zhang titled, “Everything I Thought I Knew About Nasal Congestion Was Wrong.” “In healthy noses, the swelling and unswelling of nasal tissue usually follows a predictable pattern called the nasal cycle. Every few hours, one side of the nose becomes partially congested while the other opens. Then they switch, going back…
Patrick McKeown & Power of Breath at the Tour de France 2025
Our Global Wellness Institute Breathe Initiative Member, Patrick McKeown – Breathing Instructor and Best Selling Author/Founder of Oxygen Advantage is bringing the power of BREATH to the Tour de France 2025. Patrick spoke at the Science & Cycling conference to an audience of 250 cycling professionals—coaches, scientists, riders, and support teams. Via Oxygen Advantage: For the first time, the cycling world is truly paying attention…
‘How Should I Breathe?’ Article by Anders Olsson of Conscious Breathing Institute
Here’s a fascinating article titled  comparing two of the most popular Breath practices which have completely different effects on the mind & body –Buteyko and Wim Hof Method. “Ever since I founded Conscious Breathing in 2009, people’s interest in breathing as a health promoter, performance enhancer and a way to personal and spiritual growth has increased more and more, which brings me much joy. In…
