The Many Benefits of Breathwork

What is breathwork? In short, breathwork is a type of breathing exercise that has many benefits. Some of these benefits include increased fat loss, increased productivity, and even increased sales and performance. Breathwork is also known to improve spiritual well-being and mental health. It is incredibly calming to the central nervous system and improves oxygen flow. 

There are a few methods you can try at home, and get results quickly. So, if you’re looking for an easy way to improve your life in a variety of ways, then keep reading to learn about breathwork and how it can help you!

 

How Does Breathwork Work? 

Breathwork works by increasing the oxygen flow to your brain. This oxygenated blood flow helps to improve cognitive function, energy levels, and overall well-being. When you do breathwork consistently, it can have a profound effect on your mood, sleep quality, and physical health. 

There are different types of breathwork, but all of them involve deep breathing through the nose. (If you have trouble breathing through your nose due to sinus problems, please see my article HERE on how to fix it)

Types of Breathwork

The three most common types of breathwork are rebirthing breathwork, Holotropic breathwork, and Transformational breathwork. 

Rebirthing breathwork is also known as coherent breathing or continuous deep breathing. This type of breathwork is the simplest to learn and practice because you only need to breathe through your nose continuously for 10 minutes or more.

Holotropic breathwork is a more advanced type of breathwork that uses rapid breathing to reach an altered state of consciousness (note: do not try this if you have low blood pressure or advanced adrenal fatigue).

Transformational breathwork is a powerful type of breathwork that uses both fast and slow breathing to help you release emotional trauma and negative experiences from your past. 

No matter what type of breathwork you choose to do, the goal is always the same: to increase the oxygen flow to your brain. By doing this, you can reap the many benefits that come with it! 

 

Benefits of Breathwork 

Now that you know how breathwork works, let’s take a look at some of the many benefits that come with it: 

Weight Loss: One of the most common reasons people start doing breathwork is for weight loss. And there’s good reason why; research has shown that consistent deep breathing can help to increase metabolism and reduce body fat. It also improves carbohydrate tolerance by lowering cortisol levels. [1]

Increased Productivity: If you’re looking for a way to boost your productivity, then look no further than breathe work! Because oxygenated blood flow helps to improve cognitive function, doing breathwork regularly can help you think more clearly and make better decisions throughout the day. 

Improved Sales: Believe it or not, but there’s evidence to suggest that consistent deep breathing can actually help increase sales! That’s because deep breathing helps to relieve stress and anxiety, which allows you to be more present with clients and potential customers. If you’re nervous, your potential customers will also become nervous. Instead, breathwork allows you to show up to your appointments, consultations, counseling, and sessions in a calm, focused state so you’re both at ease. 

 

Improved Performance: Breathwork helps to take you out of a “fight or flight” hyperreactivity state of being, and into a calm, cool, and collected state of mind. In this state, you can think more clearly, work more creatively, and even access the Gamma brain wave state. ‌Gamma brain waves have the highest frequency among all brain waves. “They are associated with high levels of thought and focus. They can have different effects depending on their levels in your brain:‌ If your brain produces high levels of gamma waves, you tend to be happier and more receptive.” [2]

 

Breathwork is a powerful tool that has many benefits. If you’re looking for an easy way to improve your life in a variety of ways—from weight loss and increased productivity, to improved sales and performance—then give breathing work a try! There are different types of breathwork, so find one that resonates with you and start reaping the many benefits today!