Therapeutic Breathwork


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Break Through with Breathwork


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When working with trauma and chronic health issues, it can often seem like the healing process gets stuck or is producing only minimal progress. In this groundbreaking book, clinical psychologist Jim Morningstar, PhD, shows therapists, bodyworkers, and other health care professionals how to achieve remarkable breakthroughs with their clients using the power of Therapeutic Breathwork. Unlike more commonly known mindfulness breathwork techniques—which typically only involve slower-than-normal breathing—Therapeutic Breathwork is designed to also include faster-than-normal breathing (35–75 breaths per minute) to enervate the sympathetic nervous system. This is especially useful in helping to release blocks that arise while working through difficult emotional issues, including PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety. While traditional talk therapy can take many years, sometimes decades, to produce minimal relief, Therapeutic Breathwork can help facilitate astonishing breakthroughs within a single session. Morningstar explains how therapists can reinforce these breakthroughs with additional techniques for self-regulation, dramatically reducing recovery time and often resolving challenges that might never have been worked through in standard practice. Break Through with Breathwork is an accessible and thorough introduction to one of the most powerful tools in supporting health and wellbeing, reducing stress, and stimulating deep emotional and spiritual growth.




Holotropic Breathwork


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The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork.




Breath


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A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR “A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.




Breathwork


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Harness the power of your breath to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. For anyone in search of peace, clarity, and calm, Breathwork is an all-levels handbook of breathwork techniques—the practice of combining breathing exercises with meditation. Decrease anxiety, foster energy, and build awareness using breathwork traditions. • Covers foundational breathing techniques from a range of traditions—including Zen breathing, Somatic breathing, and Holotropic breathing • Teaches simple-to-follow breathing exercises that you can do on your own • Unintimidating and highly accessible to beginners With practices for energy, healing, awareness, stress relief, and more, this all-levels guide gives you everything you need to find balance and clarity. All you need is your breath to foster health and happiness. • The perfect book for anyone seeking simple self-care techniques to help for their mind, body, and spirit • A useful skill to learn and pair with other mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga • Great for readers who enjoyed The Little Book of Mindfulness by Patricia Collard, Calm by Michael Acton Smith, and The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown




Shamanic Breathwork


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Utilizing the healing power of breath to change consciousness • Explains how to enter altered states of consciousness, increase paranormal abilities, and resolve old traumas using breathwork • Introduces the Five Cycles of Change that bring about major life shifts and how to work with them • Includes 70-minute audio download of chakra-attuned rhythms to play during the journey Incorporating psychospiritual tools with her Shamanic Breathwork practice, Linda Star Wolf shows how to spiritually journey in the same way shamans entrain to the rhythms of drums or rattles using the breath, either alone or together with music. Much like traveling to sacred places or ingesting entheogens, this practice can be used to enter altered states of consciousness, connect to cosmic consciousness, increase paranormal abilities, and awaken the shaman within. Breathwork can also be used to resolve old traumas and shapeshift unproductive modes of thinking in order to move beyond them. Utilizing the healing power of breath along with chakra-attuned music, Linda Star Wolf explores the Five Cycles of Change--the Alchemical Map of Shamanic Consciousness--and how these cycles affect you as you move through major shifts in your life. Filled with personal stories and case histories, the book also includes 70-minute audio download of shamanic trance rhythms and a guided meditation to awaken the chakras during practice.




Just Breathe


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Hailed by Tony Robbins as the “definitive breathwork handbook,” Just Breathe will teach you how to harness your breath to reduce stress, increase productivity, balance your health, and find the path to spiritual awakening. Big meeting jitters? Anxiety over a test or taxes? Hard time focusing? What if you could control your outcomes and change results simply by regulating your breath? In this simple and revolutionary guide, world-renowned pioneer of breathwork Dan Brulé shares the Breath Mastery technique that has helped people in more than fifty countries reduce anxiety, improve their health, and tap infinite stores of energy. Just Breathe reveals the truth that elite athletes, champion martial artists, Navy SEAL warriors, first responders, and spiritual yogis have always known—when you regulate your breathing, you can moderate your state of well-being. So if you want to clear and calm your mind and spark peak performance, the secret is just a breath away. Breathwork gives you the tools to achieve benefits in a wide range of issues including: managing acute/chronic pain; helping with insomnia, weight loss, attention deficit, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief; improving intuition, creativity, mindfulness, self-esteem, and leadership; and much more. Recommended “for those who wish to destress naturally” (Library Journal), Just Breathe will help you utilize your breath to benefit your body, mind, and spirit.




Rebirthing and Breathwork


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Use the power of your own breath to bring joy to your life. Rebirthing Breathwork is a simple breathing technique that takes you deep into yourself. The power of breathing for spiritual and emotional health has been known for centuries. Breathing is an essential element of meditation and other spiritual practices. But breathing is also therapeutic. It cuts through layers of past experiences and old hurts to reconnect you to the free, joyful core of your true self. This book, based on over 20 years of clinical practice by one of the leading authors in the field, tells you all you need to know about the technique. It's also packed with information and exercises that guide you surely and gently through your own inner journey to awareness and freedom. Learn about how your birth, your childhood relationships and life experiences shape your belief systems and govern the way you respond to life right now. Then learn how to change that. Use breathwork to:• Resolve old emotions, memories and belief systems safely and gently• Bring about deep, full-body relaxation• Manage stress• Improve the quality of your relationships• Free your creativity• Access mystical states of expanded consciousnessBut most of all, use breathwork to develop a deep, satisfying and liberating connection with yourself.If you want to heal your past and move forward in freedom, this book is for you.




Breathwork Essentials


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Dive into the transformative world of "Breathwork Essentials: The Power of Conscious Breath", a comprehensive guide that unlocks the profound benefits of breathwork. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the power of breathing. The Essence of Breathwork Begin your journey with a deep understanding of what breathwork is and its significant impact on your overall health. Discover the historical roots of breathing practices and their evolution over time. Fundamentals and Anatomy Learn the fundamentals and anatomy of breathing to appreciate how breath affects every aspect of your life. Explore the intimate connection between breath and mind, setting the foundation for more advanced techniques. Techniques and Practices Delve into a variety of breath awareness exercises, from basic techniques to advanced pranayama practices. Each chapter is carefully designed to guide you through steps that cater to both beginners and advanced practitioners. Holistic Health and Wellness Experience breathwork as a powerful tool for relaxation, stress relief, and wellness. Understand its role in physical health management and its profound effects on mental and emotional well-being. Integrating with Holistic Practices Learn how to integrate breathwork with other holistic practices, maximizing its benefits. Specialized applications, including breathwork for athletic performance and clinical settings, are thoroughly explored. Personal Growth and Cultural Perspectives Embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation through dedicated practice. The book also provides insights into breathwork across different cultures and traditions, enriching your understanding and appreciation. Scientific Insights and Specific Populations Ground your practice in scientific research on breathing and physiology. Discover tailored approaches for children, the elderly, and athletes, ensuring breathwork's accessibility and relevance to all. Breathwork in the Natural World and Creativity Connect with nature through seasonal breathwork practices and enhance your creativity and performance skills.Teaching and Spiritual Practice For aspiring instructors, the book offers guidance on structuring sessions and ensuring safety. Explore breathwork as a spiritual practice in various traditions. Looking Ahead Finally, envision the future of breathwork with innovations and expanding reach. "Breathwork Essentials: The Power of Conscious Breath" is not just a book; it's a journey towards a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practices to transform your life through the power of breath.




Body by Breath


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In the hierarchy of life, breath always wins. It persists 22,000 times daily, but you get to decide whether the way you breathe is to your benefit or detriment. Breath becomes compromised by stress, disease, and the environmental trappings of progress; you can still breathe under this pressure, but it leads to poor breathing habits that slowly whittle away at your health. In Body by Breath, bestselling author Jill Miller takes you on a journey through your breathing body and presents more than 100 step-by-step techniques and practices to help you master the body-breath connection and reset your physiology. This book explores four primary types of resilience-building exercises—breathwork, movement, rolling, and non-sleep deep rest—to help you achieve • Greater power, endurance, and recovery ability • Enhanced self-regulation skills • Supercharged executive function • Relief from pain, injuries, and chronic conditions • Freedom to feel, connect, and express stored emotions Jill shares her scientifically supported methods so you can Train and modulate your body and nervous system for reduced stress, improved mobility, and whole-body resilience Discover the latest findings in breath and fascia research and get the most out of breathwork practice by including more of your body’s parts in the mix Map the vast reach of the diaphragm and feel how it intermingles with everything in your body. You’ll travel the pathways of the vagus nerve and trace miles of fascial intersections beneath your skin to unlock your body’s regenerative reservoir. If you have struggled with traditional meditation practices because remaining still spikes your anxiety and leaves you feeling agitated and fidgety, Body by Breath presents innovative alternatives designed for your unique nervous system. This inclusive approach allows you to reap the benefits of relaxation, restoration, and regeneration. Take these practices into your life and renew the way you embody breath.