008: Learn to Regulate Your Autonomic Nervous System with Breathing

Conscious breathing has the power to change your life by reducing stress, maximizing your focus and memory, promoting longevity, and even contributing to facial symmetry and attractiveness. With the ability to regulate the autonomic nervous system, breathing is a gateway to controlling many of the physiological systems that govern our health and performance. Amazingly, despite having unlimited access to this tool, very few people understand how to utilize their breath to improve their lives.

In this episode, you will discover the influence breath has over your health, including regulation of the HPA axis, autonomic nervous system, and the incredible benefits of nasal breathing. I’ll share my experience with a variety of different breathing exercises and will provide you with breathing exercises and resources that you can immediately use to take control of your life.

Topics:
[2:30] Stress and the HPA Axis
[5:14] Breathing regulates stress hormones
[6:14] How to voluntarily control autonomic nervous system
[7:19] Remarkable benefits of the Wim Hof Method
[9:45] Andrew Huberman’s technique for instant parasympathetic activation
[11:35] Nasal breathing for improved facial symmetry and sleep
[14:07] Heightened awareness and full-body tingling sensation during the Wim Hof Method
[18:03] Breathing techniques to implement today to optimize your life
 
Special Shout-out: Dr. Jason Emery of Northeast Psych.
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