Breathwork is, simply, the intentional manipulation of your breath. If you've ever meditated, you may have observed your breath as part of that. Here, you're actively and consciously controlling how you breathe.

Imagine being able to quickly change your physical, mental, and emotional state based on how you want to feel, when you want to feel it. That's the power of breathwork. Need a burst of creativity for a business problem? Or maybe you're trying to "hurry up and relax" so you can get some quality rest? In either case, I see you! And in either case - and so many more - learning to control your breath can help.

No. In fact, every person who learns breathwork started from zero. All you need is your breath! Having said that, certain breathing techniques aren't a good fit for everyone. If you have any medical conditions that concern you, talk to your doctor before starting a new program. Even with preexisting conditions, a breathwork coach can help you come up with a safe and effective program.

I often tell clients to try a technique for just 3 minutes and see how they feel afterward, because you can see the results of breathwork very quickly. Study after study has shown that just a few minutes of intentional breathing can reduce your heart rate and blood pressure. Having said that, this is a practice that becomes more effective and more therapeutic the more often you do it. So while you can see results from just a little breathwork, if you want to sustain those results, you'll want to make it a part of your routine.

High maintenance, are you? All good, my husband says the same about me! Email [email protected] and we'll get you squared away.