Breathwork refers to breathing in a conscious systematic way. There are many techniques that can improve mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Breathwork is an active form of meditation that allows us to disconnect from the mind and be guided by our body and heart. As we breathe out thoughts, beliefs, memories, actions that do not support our growth, we return to our wholeness and feel more equipped to handle anxiety or stress. It can also assist with releasing trauma or energetic blocks within the body. There are many different breathwork techniques, and each one has a unique purpose and effect on the body.
For thousands of years, Eastern medicine practices, including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine have employed breathing techniques to calm the body and the mind.
It’s no secret that mental and emotional stress can manifest in physical ways, playing a role in issues like:
- Aches and pains
- Digestive problems
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Muscle tension
- Sexual dysfunction
- A weakened immune system
But breathwork — are one way to help you step back from the chaos and keep your mind and body healthy.
Breathwork helps calm you down and move your body and mind out of fight-or-flight mode while oxygenating your cells. It can also improves your lung and breathing capacity.
There are a variety of breathwork techniques Joe can facilitate, all of them with a similar goal — your well-being.