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Breathwork and the Nervous System
Your nervous system is a vast communication network within your body, responsible for everything you feel, think, and do. It's divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (your brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all the nerves that branch out from your brain and spinal cord). The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a key part of this peripheral system, and it's the one in charge of all the automatic functions you don't have to think about
10 Life-Changing Benefits of Breathwork You Didn't Know About
At Breathing Space, we have a bit of an obsession with the breath. Breathwork, the practice of conscious and controlled breathing, offers an easy to access gateway to a world of benefits and transformations.
While stress reduction and improved sleep are well-known advantages, breathwork has a plethora of other surprising and powerful effects on our physical, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. Let's explore ten of these life-changing benefits that might just leave you breathless:
What is Conscious Connected Breathwork?
Have you ever felt that your breath could be a bridge to a deeper understanding of yourself? If you've tried different breathing exercises but long for something that goes beyond simple relaxation, Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) might be the transformative experience you're looking for.
CCB isn't just another breathing technique; it's a truly profound journey inward and you have all of the tools you need already! It's a dynamic practice where you breathe continuously, without pausing between breaths in and out. This special rhythm sets CCB apart from gentler types of breathwork, making it a powerful way to change how you feel physically, emotionally, and even spiritually.
What is Functional Breathwork?
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.