Breathwork

Breathwork is the practice of respiratory & physical exercises, aiming to improve one’s ability to control the breath. The 2 pillars of breathwork are: hypercapnia & hypoxia. It can be used to improve:

Unconscious breathing

Improve respiratory function by enhancing Carbon Dioxide tolerance.

Control of the Autonomic Nervous System

Improve body temperature control, activation of the Sympathetic or Parasympathetic Nervous System, slow down Heart Rate.

Sports performance

Release tension around the diaphragm, strengthen the diaphragm, improve oxygen delivery to working muscles during exercise, accelerate recovery time after training

Enter meditation

Help you enter into an empty state of mind.

Breathwork can be practiced in conjunction with physical exercises: dynamic; or on its own: static.

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