#18: Regulating your Nervous System through Breathwork with Jon Orsini

Why is it that everyday stress makes our nervous system think there's a tiger in the room? In this episode, Anabel and Jon Orsini—a certified somatic breathwork guide and faculty member at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and T. Schreiber Acting Studio in NYC—explore how our breath can become one of the most powerful tools we have for nervous system regulation.In this episode, we get into:Why the nervous system often misreads modern stress as dangerJon’s three pillars of calm breathing: nose, belly, slowWhy breathwork is less about oxygen—and more about CO₂ toleranceHow to use triangle breathing and box breathing without creating more stressWhy emotional releases aren’t the goal—and why agency and safety matterHow breathwork helps you build a bigger emotional “container” so you can respond instead of reactTry Jon’s 10-minute daily breathwork practice:https://youtu.be/BxwMDP4v21E?si=G9vPc5mS50-jHxvW---About JonVisit ⁠www.jonorsini.com⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonorsini/https://www.youtube.com/@Jon.OrsiniAbout AnabelVisit ⁠⁠www.nunatherapy.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nunatherapy/https://www.facebook.com/nunatx/NOTE: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, therapist, or other professional before starting any new routines, practices, or making decisions based on the content of this podcast.