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Master of Breath Applications | Author Life With Breath | Creator Breath As Medicine for Health & Fitness Pros. Mentor To CEOs. Flow State Performance

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This months book recommendation is ‘Breath’ by @mrjamesnestor - he writes in a really digestible way that allows all the incredible science of our breath to be understood.

It’s available on @spotify and also in book form. If you choose to buy the book I always try go out of my way to find a smaller independent bookshop as it will mean a lot to them rather than the giant conglomerates.

I also have some incredible episodes about Breathwork.

Episode 41 - The Past and present with @tomascweaver
Episode 42 - The science of breath with @ed_harrold
Episode 43 - The female breath with @lianneweaver
Episode 44 - The future of Breathwork with @jessecoomerbreath

Follow the link in the bio to listen

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COLD PLUNGE + CONTRAST THERAPY

Kicking off @bellfestfam with some contrast therapy at @sweathouz ! Going from the sauna and then straight into the cold plunge!

I love the heat, but the cold is a battle. Hands and feet were going numb, it is genuinely painful.

Trying to use nasal breathing so calm my nervous system and fight the plain.

You can hear how agitated I get when I speak 😅 because it throws off my whole breathing regulation. I guess maybe that will come in time?

LETS GET TO WORK

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NASAL BREATHING INTERVAL WORK

2 Weeks out of @hmf_events Hartford Marathon! Giving my feet/ankles a little more recovery time during this taper with a little cross training on the rower, ski, and bike erg.

Normally long cardio sessions require food, so mouth tape doesn’t really work, but for shorter sessions around the 60-90 min mark (and I’m also not burning as much as running) I try to take advantage of it by challenging my breathing a little bit more.

I usually try to combine a movement of high exertion that spikes my heart rate quickly (here it’s the ski) with something that is a little less intense where I can “recover” and work on using nasal breathing to lower my heart rate while still moving.

I am really big on active recovery in between bursts of power. Whether you’re talking boxing, where you need to be able to recover between combinations but still be mobile and aware, or even something like Hyrox where you are running around from one event to the next without much true rest, it is an invaluable skill that you HAVE to train to improve.

If you taking any of my classes, I say it often! Light on your toes bouncing around between rounds, as you take advantage of nasal breathing to get your heart rate back down.

Even if I’m working out in the gym floor, I try to use jump rope between sets to do the same thing!

LETS GET TO WORK

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Mr. Bix. #oilpainting #vasarioilpaints #artefexpanels #rosemarybrushes #bermesemountaindog

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Stop testing how long you can hold your breath. That is not where endurance begins.

Real breath training starts with warming up the system in order: respiratory first, then cardiovascular, then neuromuscular.

The breath ladder builds your breathing muscles with a longer exhale than inhale, all through the nose. The four-part breath adds gentle pauses at the top and bottom, creating space to listen, release tension, and build CO2 tolerance without overriding your body's signals.

Breath holds are not a contest. They are a conversation with your nervous system.
We just published the full breakdown on the Source Journal: why breath holds matter for athletic endurance, what is actually happening in your body, and how to practice them safely.

Comment JOURNAL and we will send you the link.

#BreathASMedicine #LifeWithBreath #TheBreathSource #Breathwork #CO2Tolerance #NervousSystemRegulation #EnduranceTraining

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Slow breathing does not ask you to force calm. It gives your nervous system a quieter cue.

When stress changes the breath, notice whether it has become fast, effortful, or high in the chest. Then return to a rhythm that is low, slow, and comfortable.

Swipe for the physiology behind the shift, plus Breath Master perspectives from @breathewithmike, @jessecoomerbreath, @ed_harrold, and @joelyfranklin_.

Read the full SOURCE JOURNAL article through the link in bio.

#SlowBreathing #NervousSystemRegulation #HRV #Interoception #TheBreathSource #Breathwork #StressAwareness

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Breath holds are not a test of toughness. They are a way to practice respiratory control and composure, when used conservatively and in the right context.

The urge to breathe is information. The goal is not to override it. The goal is to notice it earlier, preserve movement quality, and stop well before distress.

Swipe for the performance physiology and Breath Master perspectives from @jessecoomerbreath, @ed_harrold, @joshseilerofficial, and @AJ.Fisher.trainer.

Read the full SOURCE JOURNAL article through the link in bio.

Never practice breath holds underwater, while driving, or anywhere a loss of consciousness could cause harm.

#AthleticEndurance #CO2Tolerance #BreathTraining #RespiratoryControl #TheBreathSource #EnduranceTraining #Breathwork

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Does breathing affect your HRV?

Your body has a built-in reset. Science has proven that extending your exhalation physically massages the vagus nerve, directly increasing vagal tone and elevating Heart Rate Variability.

Swipe through to discover how coherent breathing optimizes your nervous system →

Train your nervous system with guided practices from @breathewithmike, @ed_harrold, @jessecoomerbreath & @aandedraettet.nu.

👇 See link in bio to read the Source Journal blog.

#breathwork #stressrelief #cortisol #vagusnerve #hrv #parasympatheticnervoussystem #stressmanagement #boxbreathing #amygdala #nervousystemregulation #thebreathsource #breathworkapp #wellnessapp #breathworkclass

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Most athletes miss the most important recovery tool.

Staying in rapid, shallow breathing after training keeps your body locked in a catabolic stress state. Transitioning to slow nasal breathing immediately post-workout is up to 22% more efficient and directly initiates parasympathetic repair mode, halting cortisol and starting tissue recovery.

Swipe through to discover how CO2 tolerance determines your endurance →

5 minutes of recovery breathing beats 5 more minutes of training.

👇 Link in bio to read SOURCE JOURNAL and optimize your recovery with @jessecoomerbreath, @ed_harrold and @joshseilerofficial.

#athleticperformance #vo2max #co2tolerance #hrv #recoverybreathing

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NOTHING BUT NASAL BREATHING

IF IT SCARES YOU, GOOD.

IT SCARES ME TOO.

BUT I WANT TO GAIN CONTROL OF THAT FEAR.

SO WHEN IT INEVITABLY COMES TO ME, IVE SEEN IT BEFORE.

I WELCOME THE BATTLE WILLINGLY.

AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT FEAR, THERE MAY BE UNCERTAINTY, AMBIGUITY, OR EVEN PERIL.

OR, THERE MAY BE VICTORY.

BUT TO EARN THE OPPORTUNITY, WE MUST FIRST SUMMON THE COURAGE TO FACE FEAR.

LETS GET TO WORK

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Is your breath sabotaging your focus?

When you're stressed, shallow breathing floods your prefrontal cortex with cortisol literally shrinking your thinking brain and shutting down clear decision-making.

Slow nasal breathing at 5-6 breaths per minute reverses this, restoring prefrontal calm and resetting your executive function.

Swipe through to discover the science of the 2-minute brain break →

Don't let stress dictate your performance.

👇 Link in bio to LEARN MORE IN THIS BLOG

@breathewithmike @Ed_Harrold

#breathwork #stressrelief #cortisol #vagusnerve #hrv

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The most overlooked performance tool in running is not your training plan. It is your breath. 👃

Nasal breathing improves running economy by up to 22%. Not by breathing more — by breathing right.

The real limiter is not your lungs. It is your CO2 tolerance. Train it, and you delay breathlessness, sustain higher intensities, and recover faster.

Guided by @ed_harrold, @AJ.Fisher.trainer, @jessecoomerbreath & @joshseilerofficial inside The Breath Source.

Swipe through for the full protocol. Link in bio.

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