210 Why Breathwork is so Powerful

Have you ever thought about whether you breathe properly? Or do you take breathing for granted as something that we as living humans do automatically? Today's podcast episode will be a big help to you should you wish to know more about breathwork, where the founder of Influential Breathwork, Anna Parker-Naples and I discuss how our breathing patterns impact our mind and body.  Performance and mental health benefits are also debated as is the use of deliberate cold immersion.  Feel free to tune in! Key Learning Points: Simple changes to how we breathe can fundamentally change our health. A lot of people breath from their upper chest rather than from their diaphragm and stomach. Posture can impact our breathing. Our lifestyles today have a significant impact on our stress levels. Breathing can help us release and let go of some of the things in our bodies that we hold on to. With informed breathwork and cold water immersion people notice that their energy levels are much better. Check out the work of Dr Susanna Soeberg for the intricacies of cold water therapy.  Connect with Anna Parker-Naples Facebook Anna Parker Naples Influential Breathwork Website Books written by Anna Parker-Naples Podcast with Impact: How to Start and Launch Your Podcast Properly Get Visible: How to have more impact, influence and income Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness Ep113: Polly Brennan – The Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental Toughness Ep138: Nick Littlehales – Why do the Mentally Tough see Sleep and Recovery as Important Ep158: Paul Gorczynski – How to Develop and Implement Mental Health Literacy Strategies Ep197: Nick Jonsson – Mental Health: How To Overcome Executive Loneliness Relevant Resources on Breathwork, Relaxation and Deliberate Cold Water Immersion Blog: Why you should meditate to improve your sport performance Website: Dr Susanna Soeberg - The Soeberg Institute Video: Professor Andrew Huberman and Dr Susanna Soeberg: How to Use Cold & Heat Exposure to Improve Your Health Video: Novak Djokovic and Wim Hof discuss Cold Therapy and Breathing Exercises The Wim Hof Podcast Website - H2O Trails