Breath: The Universal Language That Connects Us All w/ Jessica Dibb

What if the one thing that has the power to unite humanity... is something you're already doing 20,000 times a day?Today's guest, Jessica Dibb, is a breathwork pioneer, author, and educator who believes breathing isn't just a biological function—it's the universal language that connects every living being. We explore the science, psychology, spirituality, and ethics of breathwork, and why conscious breathing may be one of the most profound practices available to us as yoga teachers and human beings.In this episode, we chat about:🌬️ Why Jessica calls breath the great equalizer—not death❤️ The surprising connection between breathing and love🧠 What's actually happening in your brain and nervous system every time you inhale and exhale🌍 The powerful reason she believes breath can dissolve the "us vs. them" mindset✨ The five categories of breathwork—and why they're often confused with one another⚖️ Why one breathing technique isn't right for every student🧘 Why conscious breathing may have been yoga's original practice long before the poses👀 The ethical questions every yoga teacher should ask before facilitating powerful breathwork experiences💪 The overlooked muscle that has an enormous impact on your longevity, emotional regulation, and quality of breath🎯 Why the "perfect" breathing ratio doesn't actually exist—and what to look for insteadWhether you're simply cueing ujjayi in class or fascinated by the deeper science and philosophy of breath, this conversation will forever change the way you think about the most fundamental thing we all share.Take a deep breath... and press play.Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation by Jessica Dibb, for a 20% discount, in the U.S. click here, in the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, India, Pakistan and South Africa: Click here and use promo code:  WN286Sign the Universal Breathing Declaration Be part of co-creating a world where all can breathe safely, freely, joyously! https://www.inspirationcommunity.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support.Connect with MaKenzieYour Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow WeeklyDesign Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible HereDo you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.