Ed Harrold Life With Breath

A regular breathing practice, such as deep breathing or pranayama, can have a significant impact on our nervous system by regulating our body's response to stress and promoting relaxation. This is achieved through a process known as self-regulation and repatterning. Self-regulation is the ability to manage our own emotional responses to stressful situations. It involves regulating our breathing, heart rate, and other physiological responses in order to reduce feelings of anxiety or overwhelm. By practicing deep breathing regularly, we can train our bodies to respond in a more calm and relaxed way to stressors, reducing the impact of the fight-or-flight response and increasing our resilience. Repatterning refers to the process of changing our habitual thought patterns and behaviors. Chronic stress can cause our nervous system to become stuck in a pattern of overactivation, leading to a range of physical and mental health problems. By practicing deep breathing regularly, we can interrupt this pattern and create new neural pathways that promote relaxation and well-being. Research has shown that regular deep breathing can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for promoting rest and relaxation. This can lead to a range of physical and mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and increased feelings of well-being. In addition, deep breathing can also help regulate the levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, in our bodies. This can help reduce inflammation and improve immune function, leading to better overall health. To incorporate deep breathing into your daily routine, try setting aside a few minutes each day to practice. You can start with simple exercises such as inhaling deeply through your nose for a count of four, holding for a count of four, and exhaling through your mouth for a count of four. Over time, you can increase the duration and complexity of your breathing exercises to achieve greater benefits. With consistent practice, you can improve your ability to self-regulate and repattern your nervous system, leading to improved health and well-being. Develop your breathing practice @thebreathsource community! First week is FREE! Then, you pick the subscription level that works for you 👇 👃 Experience Breathwork ➝ 7-day free trial, then $1.99 per week 🧘‍♂️ Create a Ritual ➝ 7-day free trial, then $6.99/month 🫁 Make It a Lifestyle ➝ 7-day free trial, then $69.99/year 📲link in bio to download OR CLICK HERE https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold COMING MAY 2023 - LIVE CLASSES IN THE APP!

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I call this breathing exercises the 4-Part Breath. It's also known as Box Breathing. I call it 4-part breathing because it has 4 parts: 1) The inhale 2) The retention on the inhale (hold) 3) The exhale 4) The retention on the exhale (hold) Gust today is working with the 4 count in the video. You can work with any combination of numbers that you like. For some just starting out, it may feel challenging to breathe at this pace. You can start with 2 or 3 if you like. For others, you may be able to start with 5 or 6 . . . or 8 or 10. The numbers are only a gauge and should only be viewed in a positive light. The beautiful part of this breathing technique is it teaches us to regulate a healthy breath rate and pattern as you learn to breathe in a rhythm. And, we can put a "purpose" with this breathing exercise. By that I mean, I apply this technique in many different ways. 👉 As a standalone technique to regulate my breath pattern 👉 As part of a sequenced breathing class 👉 In exercise, I use this as part of my warm-up routine OR 👉 It's great technique to use when you're workout is less intense but you still want your body working hard without the risk of injury. For instance, when hiking downhill, it's easier right? Well, what if we use this technique to work our respiratory and cardiovascular system harder while the physical movement is easier. 👉 As a cool-down, this is also a great technique when done really slowly. We can also play with different number sequences. I always use divisible numbers when I use them. So, what if we inhale for 4, hold in for 8, exhale for 4, hold out for 8. That's a bit advanced but you see what I'm saying. Or, sometimes to have a different effect, we inhale for 8, hold 4, exhale 8, hold out 4. So many ways to play with this breathing exercise. You can find this Breathing Technique and many more under my videos in @thebreathsource App under the Thumbnail "Life With Breath Breathing Technique". Then, check out other videos that incorporate the technique into a breathing class or fitness routine. In the coming months, I'll be leading LIVE classes with breath training in cardiovascular and strength training workouts. 👉 DOWNLOAD @thebreathsource App HERE Available on BOTH IOS & ANDROID https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold If you're a personal trainer or coach, you might like my 15-Hr Breath AS Medicine For Fitness & Exercise Performance Training (CE available). 🫁 BAM Training https://www.edharrold.com/breath-as-medicine-fitness-e-learni Here's a little secret . . . with The Breath Source App, you can find our Breath AS Medicine trainings discounted with 15% OFF.

I'm a BIG believer in nasal dominance while we exercise. And, if we prime the body with breath in our warm-ups, it's easy to remain in a nasal Diaphragmatic Breath throughout the meat of your workout. I'm demonstrating this warm-up on a Concept 2 Rowing machine but you can use your favorite piece of equipment OR take this out running or walking. If you like this workout, you can subscribe and see many more of these types of nasal breathing workouts @thebreathsource App. In the coming months, I'll be leading LIVE classes with breath training in cardiovascular and strength training workouts. 👉 DOWNLOAD @thebreathsource App HERE Available on BOTH IOS & ANDROID https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold If you're a personal trainer or coach, you might like my 15-Hr Breath AS Medicine For Fitness & Exercise Performance Training (CE available). 🫁 BAM Training https://www.edharrold.com/breath-as-medicine-fitness-e-learni Here's a little secret . . . with The Breath Source App, you can find our Breath AS Medicine trainings discounted with 15% OFF.

So much of our inability to sleep well is rooted in an imbalanced autonomic nervous system. The BEST way to regulate our autonomic nervous system is with intentional breathing practices. Here's a GREAT technique to help you no matter whether you're struggling to fall asleep OR fall back asleep. Unlock the full power of breathwork and elevate your practice to new heights with The Breath Source App! Join now for FREE and start experiencing the ultimate breathwork journey. Available on BOTH IOS & ANDROID. Discover living YOUR "life with breath" and join us on The Breath Source app. 👉 DOWNLOAD HERE https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold

DOWNLOAD HERE https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold A regular breathing practice helps: 👃 Increase energy levels naturally & organically 👃 Reduce stress and anxiety 👃 Improves sleep, rest and recovery 👃 Improves concentration levels 👃 Regulates moods 👃 Improves athletic performance 👃 Improves heart health 👃 Improves upper respiratory diseases AND SO MUCH MORE!! All this by "how" you breathe! Join me @thebreathsource DOWNLOAD HERE https://thebreathsource.pxf.io/edharrold

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In our Life With Breath Expert Series, we joined by Greg Mack. Can't wait to dive into how his career has shifted over the years based on how the industry has shifted. As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 30 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs, but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution. As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering skills, his enthusiasm for fitness, academic certifications – Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the Mobility Profiling Method. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better. His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the wide gulf that exists between the medical community and fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from, and manage, a diagnosed disease. This led to the development of a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and fitness programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations. Greg's involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education committee. About Greg Mack, ACE-CMES, ACE-CPT Greg is also the Founder of, and Lead Instructor for, Exercise Professional Education LLC, a Columbus, Ohio based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. It is the home of the courses: Muscle System Specialist Certification and Ethical Selling for Exercise Professionals. Greg has been in full time practice for over 16 years and his involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA (www.ideafit.com). Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, Follow Greg Mack Social Media Channels and Platforms: www.physiciansfitness.com www.exerciseproed.com https://www.facebook.com/musclesystemspecialist https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansFitness https://www.instagram.com/physiciansfitness/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/exerciseproed/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuJ44iXzh_iYz74WEnrENg

According to Ayurveda, not only should our diet change with the seasons, even our pranayama should be tweaked three times a year, says Larissa Hall Carlson, former dean of Kripalu's School of Ayurveda and the co-leader of Yoga Journal's Ayurveda 101 & 201 courses. We met with Larissa last year to discuss the transition from winter to spring (vata to kapha seasons). Now we're going to dive into moving from spring to summer (kapha to pitta seasons). Discover precious tools for enhancing balance while deepening your pranayama practice, as Larissa shares the Ayurvedic approach to dosha-balancing breathwork. About Larissa Carlson Named one of the "100 Trailblazers in Yoga and Ayurveda" by Spirituality & Health magazine Larissa Hall Carlson is a mindfulness, yoga, and Ayurveda professional with over 15 years of teaching experience at some of our country’s most prestigious institutions, including The Boston Conservancy, Juilliard School, and Tanglewood Music Center. Larissa earned her Master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies and is known as a leading educator in the field of optimal human performance. She previously served as Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and is the co-creator of two popular online courses with Yoga Journal, Ayurveda 101 and 201. She specializes in training elite level musicians, executives, teachers, athletes, and artists in all aspects of mindful living. Follow Larissa Carlson www.larissacarlson.com Instagram: @LarissaHallCarlson Twitter: @LarissaHCarlson LinkedIn: @larissa-hall-carlson Facebook: @larissahallcarlson

Embodiment is a practice that allows us to connect to the here and now by using our amazing bodies as resources for healing. Our bodies are wise and exceptionally capable at informing us when something is wrong or in need of our attention. Most of us can tell when we need to go to the bathroom, blow our nose, or tend to a wound. These are simple, relatively neutral experiences we are used to attuning to. However, many have learned to ignore or avoid distressing body cues (i.e. thoughts, emotions, body sensations) because it feels unsafe to approach them, they don't know how to process what's happening, they learned it isn't ok to feel their emotions or trust their experiences, or they may be embarrassed or confused about what they're experiencing. Join Michelle Kelly as we discuss how embodiment practices can support growth, learning, healing, and optimal wellness. About Michelle Kelly Michelle Kelly is a passionate optimal wellness practitioner. She dedicated the first 30 years of her life to creating a robust professional dance career. Now, she channels her love of movement and expression in her work as a Clinical Mental health Counselor, Amen Clinics Brain Health Coach, and educator. Michelle founded POW Therapy: Place of Optimal Wellness in Park City, UT and supports her clients by specializing in sex & relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and holistic health. While working with adult survivors of child sexual abuse at The Younique Foundation, she discovered addressing distress with sexuality was a missing link in many therapy offices. She believes approaching the topics of sexuality and holistic health when treating trauma, relationship distress, and other mental health concerns are essential to sustained healing and enhanced well-being. Approaching what feels scary is a pathway to healing. Michelle chose to reconnect with her dancing roots by founding Fierce & Free MVMT. Fierce & Free MVMT interweaves the worlds of movement & wellness to promote increased resilience, purpose, presence, connection, & joy. She hosts inspiring movement courses with an emphasis on embodiment, attunement, relaxation, connection, and fun. Her forte for tap dancing is nurtured through her offering, Tap Gurus: Enliven your feet. Enlighten your mind. Her passion for healing and optimal wellness is put in to motion during her MVMT meditation courses, where students learn to increase their ability to connect with their emotions, so they can be a guiding light & not something to fear. Michelle practices what she teaches and mindfully chooses optimal wellness so she can create a joyful, healthy, and meaningful life. In addition to her passions for therapy and dance, she’s an energetic outdoor adventurer who loves sharing time in the mountains and beyond with her husband, family, and friends. Websites: Pow Therapy: https://www.powtherapy.com Fierce & Free MVMT: https://www.fierceandfree.org Social media channels: POW therapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POWTherapy Fierce & Free MVMT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fierceandfreemvmt Fierce & Free Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierceandfreemvmt/ View her upcoming Fierce & Free MVMT courses at https://academy.fierceandfree.org

2020 and 2021 were humbling and horrifying years, and there’s still so much COVID- related grief and heartache, uncertainty and fear. Who among us, red state, blue state, even in our current state of COVID confusion, isn’t sick and tired of being sick and tired? Of course there’s light at the end of the tunnel. It’s helping you find the light inside the tunnel that motivated prize-winning journalist Marilynn Preston to write this timely and provocative second edition of her Amazon bestselling book, All Is Well: The Art {and Science} of Personal Well-Being. All Is Well—in this thoroughly updated and outspoken new COVID edition—guides you to evidence-based practices that help you energize from within, build strength, prevent sickness, breathe better, sleep more, and find your own life-changing path to somatic healing and self-acceptance. “If our wretched, world-resetting experience of COVID-19 taught us anything, it’s this,” Marilynn writes. “When push comes to pandemic, your well-being is your responsibility.” About Marilynn Preston Marilynn Preston—acclaimed journalist and Emmy Award-winning TV producer—is the creator of “Energy Express,” America’s longest-running syndicated fitness column. Learn more at marilynnpreston.com. Social Channels Instagram @alliswellbook Facebook @MarilynnPrestonAllIsWell

I'm thrilled to speak with my long time friend Nancy on the topic of breathing and our sleep health. HOW we breathe impacts our ability to enjoy a restful night's sleep. Join us to learn more About Nancy Rothstein, MBA, The Sleep Ambassador®, Director of Sleep Health at Resonea® As The Sleep Ambassador®, Nancy inspires a new respect for sleep and its impact on all aspects of work, life and well-being. Through consulting to companies and organizations, public speaking, media engagements, writing, and other avenues, she presents strategic solutions selected to empower people to make sustainable shifts to optimize their sleep quality and quantity for themselves, their families, their employers, and for society. As the Director of Sleep Health at Resonea, Nancy consults and lectures on Sleep Wellness to Fortune 500 corporations, the travel industry, universities/schools and to organizations, reflecting her dedication to educating and raising awareness about the importance of sleep to live at your best. Nancy and the Resonea team offer the DROWZLE Sleep Health Program with research-based sleep programming to all employees at corporations and organizations. The program includes Sleep Well/Live Well, the sleep improvement program which she created, and the DROWZLE App. As Nancy sees it, sleep is a risk management issue beckoning the attention of corporate management. With decades of experience in the financial and corporate sectors, Nancy brings an understanding of how sleep impacts performance, productivity, profitability, safety, health and health care costs, for both employers and their employees. Her compelling Sleep Wellness presentations and training are customized for the audience and workforce she is addressing. She brings strategic initiatives, solutions, and tools selected to empower people to make lasting shifts to optimize their sleep quality and quantity. Nancy collaborates with recognized sleep researchers, sleep medicine clinicians, and dental sleep experts, as well as with other leaders, organizations and resources in the field of sleep. She has also authored articles and white papers about sleep and is often interviewed by the media. With a dedication to the health, learning and development of children, Nancy actively supports Sleep Wellness research and programming initiatives for children and schools by advancing awareness and solutions for teachers, parents and children of all ages to mitigate learning, developmental, behavioral and health risks associated with inadequate sleep and sleep disorders. Nancy recently completed her term as a member of the NIH’s Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, an appointment recognizing her expertise in the field of sleep and role as a public and patient advocate. Serving as a member of the Board of the American Sleep Apnea Association for nearly a decade, as well as currently serving on the Steering Committee of MyApnea.org and the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Airway Health further reflect Nancy’s stature in the field of sleep and her dedication to diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, as well as her commitment to improving people’s sleep and lives. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor , Nancy’s course, Sleep Is Your Superpower, was launched and featured in May 2020. Nancy served as Adjunct Faculty at NYU where she developed and taught an online course on Sleep Wellness. Inspired by personal experience, Nancy authored My Daddy Snores, a children’s book published by Scholastic Inc. To date, the book has sold over 400,000 copies. She created a family-friendly website (www.mydaddysnores.com), offering viewers comprehensive resources about snoring, sleep apnea and sleep in general. In 2008, Nancy created The Sleep Radio Show®, presented on Blog Talk Radio. All previous shows are archived and available on iTunes.

While we may take breathing for granted, learning how to breathe properly and mindfully can have a profound impact on our physical and emotional well-being, especially as we age. Learn how mindful breathing can help us conserve energy, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, enjoy better sleep, and even improve the immune function. Through a short breathing practice, discover how to shift the length, depth, and pace of your breath and begin to integrate mindful breathing into your daily routine. As an aging adult myself, I was thrilled to speak with the audience at Zing to discuss how mindful breathing plays such an important role in our health and well-being. A couple things happening with aging adults: 1) trouble sleeping 2) strength, flexibility and STABILITY 3) staying active & exercising healthfully 4) memory So, check out my conversation with Sally and how we dive into healthy breath rates and patterns, proper diaphragmatic breathing and so much more. You can follow Sally here: https://myzinglife.com Sally is focused on providing lots of health and wellness information for senior population. Aging is something ALL of us will experience. Learn how to age gracefully.

Fitness February Breathwork Technique This is for the more ADVANCED nasal breathers out there ... see how I mix up 3 different techniques in this sequence for a cardiovascular workout. You can learn all about my breath training philosophy in fitness and exercise performance thru my 15-hr Breath AS Medicine Training. Ed Harrold’s Breath AS Medicine breath coach training focuses on nasal dominance in respiratory muscle training by applying the principles and philosophy of yoga breathing (or pranayama) as inspiratory and expiratory breath regulation training. In this 15-Hour Breath Training, we’ll learn the science of controlling the breath for various physiologic and psychological outcomes overlooked in current fitness & athletic training. ​ Give your clients a cardiovascular, flexibility, strength & meditation-in-motion experience all in one training session. By incorporating nasal breathing techniques and strategies, we reduce over-breathing, increase nitric oxide, breathe to improve heart rate variability and support the body's natural gifts rather than robbing it of vital energy. With nasal breathing, we improve biomechanics, biochemistry, physiology AND psychological states of being. ​ Learn the art, science & application of breath training to improve health, fitness and exercise performance. Appropriate for personal trainers, fitness professionals, coaches, athletes, physical therapists and "gym rats". https://www.edharrold.com/breath-as-medicine-fitness-e-learni Follow Me Instagram @Ed_Harrold LinkedIn @ EdHarroldGoBeGreat

Work at your own pace with this breathing exercise. Most of all . . . have fun! Breathe with the rhythm of the movement.

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Do you want to enhance exercise performance? I use this technique ALOT! It's my go to for bring my heart rate back down quickly and efficiently. Here's how I use Alternate Nostril Breathing in strength training. You can use this in any weight or strength training workout. The point is bring your heart rate back down between reps and watch the magic unfold! You can learn this and alot more in my 15-hr Breath AS Medicine For Fitness & Exercise Performance LINK TO TRAININGS https://www.edharrold.com/breath-medicine-elearning-trainings