Functional Breathing and the Restoration of Prana with Robin Rothenberg

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member.  - Subscribe over on YouTube - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook - Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience! Joining us on the show this week is internationally respected yoga therapist and author, Robin Rothenberg. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the ancient Yogic practice of Pranayama and the most up to date scientific research on respiratory physiology - all while drawing some powerful and important parallels between the two. With this knowledge, she then teaches us how we can utilize the breath to cultivate greater energy, clarity, and spiritual insights.  SHOW TOPICS - Pranayama is Synonymous with Breath Retention - Why Deep Breathing is a Problem - Breath's Impact on Internal Chemistry - Breathing Less, Breathing Lighter - How to Retrain Breathing Patterns - Elements of Functional Breathing - The Importance of Nasal Breathing - Breath As A Support For Meditation - Diaphragmatic Breathing - Core Breathing Guided Practice - The Bandhas and the Breath - The Energetic Bank Account and Digestion If this episode inspires you, consider checking out Robin's landmark book, 'Restoring Prana' or even sign up for her upcoming certification course starting October 29th at  www.essentialyogatherapy.com