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…
5 Effective Ways Breathing Supports Healthier Heart via Oxygen Advantage
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‚‚)…
When the Body Over-Reads the World: Mast Cells, Sensory Intelligence, and Emotional Skin
Mast cells are often introduced in medical training as the foot soldiers of classic allergy: histamine-filled, quick to degranulate, and responsible for hives, flushing, and the familiar arc of allergic reactivity. But the last decade of research has recast them into something more complex—and far more interesting. Mast cells are increasingly understood as neuroimmune interface cells: immune cells that both respond to nearby nerves and…
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…
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…
‘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…
