Functional Breathwork
"The missing pillar in health is our breath, it all starts there.” James Nestor.
The way in which we breathe has a profound effect on both our physical and mental health. Our fast paced and busy lives can unknowingly lead to patterns of dysfunctional breathing. By learning to breath functionally you can become more resilient to stress, improve energy levels and enhance overall health.
To start your breathwork journey or find out more...
Some of the benefits of functional breathing include
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Decreased breathlessness
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Improved sleep
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Increased blood circulation
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Stimulation of the vagus nerve (a key player when it comes to the body’s rest & digest system) increasing our resilience to stress
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Reduced anxiety
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Increased oxygen delivery to the cells in the body & the brain.
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A calmer mind
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Improved focus and concentration
Are you breathing functionally?
If you experience any of the following, you may be a dysfunctional breather:
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You breathe through your mouth rather than your nose
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Are noisy breathing
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Yawn or sigh regularly
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Breathe into your upper chest
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Wake up with a dry mouth.
Start Your Breathwork Journey with
1:1 Functional Breathwork Sessions
These sessions are designed to provide you with knowledge, support and personalised practical exercises to support you to breathe optimally, enhancing both your physical and mental health.
Sessions take place either in person in Romsey or online via Zoom.
A minimum of 2 sessions is required in order to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills. Further sessions may be beneficial depending on individual circumstances.
What to expect from 1:1 Functional Breathwork Sessions.
There'll be a mix of educational content & personalised breathing practices. Together we'll explore:-
About
you
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We'll explore your current breathing pattern and any goals you might have for your functional breathwork sessions.
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Whether you have any current or underlying health conditions. These sessions are suitable for those experiencing ME, long / post COVID and PoTS.
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Your BOLT (body oxygen level test) score which provides insight into your tolerance to carbon dioxide.
A Polyvagal perspective
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An introduction to Polyvagal Theory & the role of the breath. Polyvagal Theory offers an explanation as to how our autonomic nervous system has evolved and how our nervous system shapes how we interact with and engage in the world. Having an understanding of this will help you to become aware of the interplay between your breath and your unique nervous system.
The 3 pillars of functional breathing
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Biochemistry of breathing: Understanding the role of C02 and its relationship to oxygen delivery.
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Personalised exercises to increase your tolerance to CO2.
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Biomechanics of breathing: Learn the benefits of breathing diaphragmatically.
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Explore techniques to retrain your breathing muscles.
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Nervous system lens (or psychophysiological): this is the connection between breath and the autonomic nervous system.
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Discover how stress and relaxation responses can be influenced by breathing rates.
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You’ll have personalised breathing practices to explore how to down regulate your nervous system and access a parasympathetic (rest & digest) response.
By the end our sessions together you’ll have the knowledge and practical exercises to confidently change the way in which you’ll breathe.
Investment: £60 per 1:1 session. Sessions are 60 mins in duration & take place either online or at a venue in Romsey, Hampshire.
If you have any questions or to arrange your first 1:1 session
Breathe better, live better.