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Have you ever wondered what's in the abundant amounts of saliva you produce while doing breath work? It turns out that the answer is lots of good stuff and less of the bad stuff. A child who grew up in India not liking the pranayama he was made to do went on to become a scientist who discovered that there are at least 20 proteins produced in the saliva when doing breath work, including a nerve growth factor that those with Alzheimers are known to be very low in, and many other protective factors. It's also lower in inflammatory markers than regular saliva. Aren't our bodies amazing? We breathe poorly for decades and as soon as we breathe well, our internal pharmacy kicks in and produces all sorts of goodies for us. Enjoy the video!

Heavy breathing exercises for detoxification! Knowing drunkards have been using this trick for eons. Now there's science to back it up. For what it's worth, my thinking is you probably don't need a machine to help off gas alcohol/recover from hangovers. Tummo/Wim Hof Method/pranayamas balance carbon dioxide through cycles of heavy breathing and breathholding. #lostart #breath #breathwork

Reach out for a free Mask-wearing consult to safely and comfortably wear a mask as required in your area during Covid-19 protocols. If you are experiencing any difficulties while doing so, LV will help you identify the issue so that you can breathe, work and rest easy.

It’s a good day for a podcast. This info is foundational to your wellness. Changing your breathing patterns is the most basic wellness behavior. It affects every single other effort you make. Listen as they discuss, recovery from Asthma, Sleep issues, mental illness and more.... Reach out to me if you want a personal assessment after hearing this information.

EVERYTHING IS A TEACHER. EVERYTHING. Your business and relationship successes. Your failures and mistakes. Your procrastination. Your enlightened moments. Your moments of bliss and ecstasy. Your good work ethic and your avoidance. ... Your guilt. Your rejection. Your moments of victory. Your sexual desire. Your moments of divinity. Your stillness. Your craziness. Your disappointments with others. Your frustrations with yourself. Your boastfulness. Your self-hatred. Your self-love. Your workouts. Your meditations. Your date nights. Your customers. Your family. Your ego. Your pride. Your insecurities. Your money. YOUR HUMANITY. Stop being so hard on yourself for FEELING ALL THAT IT IS TO BE ALIVE IN THESE DIVINE TEMPLES WE LIVE IN. Stop feeling bad for experiencing the highs and the lows. Everything....EVERYTHING IS SACRED. EVERYTHING IS YOUR TEACHER. And there are no grades. There are no tests. There is only ILLUMINATION. Only EVOLUTION. Only PROGRESS. It is only for your RE-MEMBRANCE

What’s in your cage?

A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it. When he finished painting, he received his money and left.... The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting. The painter was surprised and said You've already paid me for painting the boat Sir! But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat. Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant. My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened: When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole. Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing. Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed. So no matter who, when or how, continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks' you find. You never know when one is in need of us, or when God holds a pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone. Along the way, you may have repaired numerous 'boat holes' for several people without realizing how many lives you've save. Your kindness gives others more room to breathe......

Here is a self assessment form to identify if you are experiencing breathing dysfunction. If your score is over 20 a full breath analysis with LV at Room to Breathe would help you identify and resolve the core issues. Message us to book. Breathing and its potential effects on our lives, positive and negative, are enormous. Appreciating this enormity is significantly enhanced by learning about the amazing physiology of breathing, which together with understanding breathing as motivated behavior, can account for the profound and far-reaching effects of breathing on health and performance. Litchfield, Peter M. Breathing: Alignment of Mechanics with Chemistry (IBF Newsletter - June 201

The first ten minutes will pull you in. This isn’t about learning ten new techniques. It’s about fundamental habit change. https://youtu.be/woyIhwomy1U

Tip one. Breathe through your nose only.

Ever wondered what it’s all about and why does it work? Ever wondered if it’s even true? James Nestor does a fantastic job of answering the why’s of breathwork and applied breathing sciences in this interview. https://youtu.be/s0EftTC4mYs

I love how fast Patrick can cite research. He has been doing this a long time. This podcast covers -Mouth vs nose breathing -Comparison of different approaches to breath re-training -Important discussion around nasal breathing and nitric oxide’s protective mechanisms against SARS viruses.

Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite. ~~ D. Antoinette Foy ~~ Post open-air class today, this cool cat is clearly refusing anything less. Public classes resuming soon. Watch for the event listing.

So, my professional profile was accepted on this site today and literally 5 minutes later a person called and said, Where have you been??? I have been looking for exactly what you offer. Happy Monday. The door is open.

Happy Monday!! Here is a 4 minute stress busting breathing routine. You will feel AMAZING after. My notes to add to the video: Exclusive nasal breathing is a priority while doing this. Nitric oxide is builds up in the sinuses. So if you mouth breath you will just feel achy and tired. Go only as fast as you can without reverting to mouth breathing. This isn’t about the speed of reps as much as it is about form and consistency. If you wear masks all day at work, this is your ...new coffee break routine!! Take the mask off. Do it outside, or alone in the bathroom if you have to. Again, you will feel AMAZING. Try it now. https://youtu.be/VQ3BaInlWeI

This week we're returning to the vagus nerve, examining how stimulation - specifically through breath retraining can deliver a diverse range of positive outcomes. From your mental wellbeing to physical health, and even your happiness and performance in the workplace, these interventive techniques can be used to regulate the nervous system and manage adversity in a more skillful way while your physiology adapts to access the state unconsciously and begins to self-regulate. This article has some foundational techniques to help you become more aware of your breathing.

September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 50 Nations made Suicide Prevention the focus for that global day of Prevention. We are almost halfway through Suicide Prevention Month in Canada and we know all of us need HOPE to move into the uncertain fall. If you feel like someone in your life might be considering suicide, go through this overview of some important insights into how you can help.

I am in front of a beautiful piece of art that will be a part of my studio and clinic. Full reveal once it is in its new home. I call it 14 Moons. The perfect piece for Room to Breathe.

That client showed up again, you know the one that just doesn’t get the hint when the session is over.....He and the capnometer have become one as he mastered the effortless yet powerfully sedating kitty breath during his learning session.

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You will find the workshop helpful in your practice of improved breathing for sleep, calmness of the mind, asthma and sustained body oxygenation. - HOW TO BREATHE WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK - THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF BREATHING... - LINKING TO PHENOTYPES OF SLEEP APNEA - WOMEN'S BREATHING VERSUS A MAN'S: MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR PAIN, FATIGUE AND SLEEP IN WOMEN https://youtu.be/_nk6Ii2BvCE

She talks fast. Hit pause to read the slides. Wow, such a terrific talk!! https://youtu.be/cCOuXQ1RZV0

"The people in your life are not better off without you."

Safety tip #1: Masks need to be changed EVERY TIME: 1. You cough or sneeze in one or when breathing normally until damp. Not moist, not wet, just a little damp.... 2. You touch the mask on the front. Only use the straps to make adjustments. For full time workers and students who wear them that’s up to 6 masks a day. Don’t forget to wash your hands every time you touch or change a mask. Be prepared as you follow Covid-19 protocols in your area.

Self Assessment : Mouth Breathing can create havoc in the body. See if it applies to you. https://youtu.be/Pn3p1w870mI If it does, Room to Breathe can complete a full assessment and learning plan.

There is always that one student who doesn’t want to go home. He is in the purrrfect breath zone.