When we think of breathing, we often take it for granted—a simple, automatic process that sustains life. But what if I told you that how you breathe could be impacting your energy levels, stress levels, and overall health? That's where functional breathing comes in.

I'll be honest; I never gave much thought to my breathing patterns until I started experiencing chronic fatigue and anxiety. I chalked it up to stress and a busy lifestyle, but as Benedict started Breathing Space, I became a lot more invested in breathwork. As I learned more about the mechanics of breathing and how it affects our bodies, I realized that my shallow, chest-centered breathing was contributing to my health issues.

In the quest for optimal performance, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are constantly seeking innovative ways to push their limits and achieve their goals. While traditional training methods focus on physical strength and endurance, a growing body of evidence suggests that the key to unlocking peak performance may lie in a more subtle yet powerful tool: our breath.

Breathwork, the practice of conscious breathing, has been used for centuries in various traditions to enhance well-being and promote physical and mental performance. Today, a new wave of breathwork techniques, rooted in science and ancient wisdom, is revolutionizing the way we approach training and competition.