Episode 3. Yang - Breathing, movement and thinking

Welcome back to the Real Health Talk Podcast with Zak and Jordan.Today's episode is part 2 of a 2-part series on the 6 foundation principles of health and how they fit into the concept of the Yin and Yang ☯️.In this episode, we cover the Yang (the masculine) principles - Breathing, movement, and thinking.Here are 3 key takeaways for each of the principles:Breathing Use a slow exhale to calm the nervous system Incorporate a daily breathwork practice Focus on your breathing with your movementMovement Understand how to train your body Create a daily movement practice   Incorporate recovery into your movement routineThinking Use your breath to bring you back to the present moment Set goals weekly Use journaling to become reflectiveProducts/Resources/People Mentioned:Eugene Koning PodcastWim Hoff OthershipKelly Starrett (Book) - Becoming a supple leopardBen PatrickBruce Lipton (Book) - Biology of beliefJoe DispenzaDr Nicole Lepra (Book) How to do the workBessel van der Kolk (Book) - The body keeps the score Stay connected with us, Jordan and Zak, on Instagram. You can find Jordan at @jordan_davey and Zak at @coachzakgoold. We're excited to engage with our community and hear your thoughts.Stay up to date with everything Real Health @real_health_talk. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform. If you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-star review. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're eager to hear what resonates with you and what doesn't. Your input helps us tailor our content to your interests and needs.Thank you for tuning in, and let's embark on this journey to real health together.Yours in the best of health.(0:00) Intro(1:41) Yin and Yang(3:15) Breathing(4:10) The importance of breathing(8:25) The stress response(10:12) Breathwork(12:53) Movement and the breath(19.05) Levels of the breath(21:24) Breathing recap(22.02) Movement(22:58) Structured movement and play(24:57) Functional training(27:56) The body’s ability to adapt(29:58) The right training load(32:00) Flexibility vs Mobility(34:40) The importance of a flexibility/ mobility practice(38:50) Movement throughout the day(40:36) Levels of movement (44:13) Recovery(50:49) Chakras(52:40) The power of the mind(54:30) Relationships and values(57:20) Emotional health(59:00) Energy healing(100:50) Tools(101:50) Good stress vs bad stress(107:22) Implementing the 6 principles(111:15) OutroSupport the show