3 Breathing Myths—Busted
"Through deep breathing we become alchemists”
— Wim Hof
Hey Team!
This week's podcast busts 3 myths about breathing because these sneaky beliefs limit your power and potential.
Each bust includes a myth, a truth bomb, and a case study. Check 'em out:
❌ Myth #1: You’re already breathing, so it doesn’t matter how.
💣✨Truth: Dysfunctional breathing creates low-grade, chronic stress and impacts every system in your body.
🧪Case Study: James Nestor’s mouth-breathing experiment.
❌ Myth #2: Breathing is only for relaxation.
💣✨ Truth: Your breathing is a tool for strength, resilience, energy, and recovery.
🧪Case Study: Wim Hof injected with the endotoxin.
❌ Myth #3: It’s too simple to be powerful.
💣✨ Truth: Because you're breathing ~20,000 times a day, each breath is an opportunity to influence your body, brain, and nervous system.
🧪Case Study: Patrick McKeown’s research on breathing reducing anxiety by over 70%.
✨ The bottom line: Your breathing matters.
Discover why dysfunctional breathing is rampant (68-75% of the population!!!) and what to do about it (hint: don't pull your shoulders back!) in the full episode:
📺 Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify
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May your practice be inner alchemy,
Alison
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