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07/02/2023

Your body’s internal clock is pivotal to your overall health, swipe to learn more!

03/02/2022

Given our oftentimes high-stress lives, it’s not surprising that many of us don’t get the recommended 7+ hours of sleep per night. However, giving our bodies time to recover is important for our health and well-being. Swipe to learn how breathwork can aid in giving you a better night’s rest 🌙 →

03/01/2022

Let's go 2022! Just like us, you’ve probably set some resolutions for a happier and healthier life this year, whether it’s working out more or doing more of the things you enjoy. These are great goals, don’t get us wrong - but what if you start the new year with focusing on something very fundamental that would help you achieve huge wellness-boosting rewards? We're talking about breathing better.

Right now, we're dealing with global stressors that are acutely affecting our physical, emotional, psychological well-being. Practicing mindful breathing offers us a powerful way to overcome these stressors by providing us the tools to quieten our minds and build resilience. So take a deep (conscious) breath and prepare yourself for a great 2022!

#2022

21/12/2021

Mental health check: The holidays are around the corner, and it’s a festive and joyous time for many! However, navigating yet another holiday in the midst of a global pandemic can also be stressful: a study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that as many as 38% of Americans say their stress gets worse during the holidays.

Managing and listening to our bodies stressful (or other!) emotions this time of year can easily get deprioritized. So this is a little reminder from us to take care of your mental health this holiday season, and allow yourself to hit pause for a moment to recalibrate, reset - and exhale. 🖤🌲

02/12/2021

There is a certain magic about starting your morning with breathwork. Why? Because this particular time is special to the body. When we wake up in the morning, we have toxins accumulated in our system from the detoxification process that took place during the night - and we also wake up with higher cortisol (the body’s primary stress hormone) levels.

Breathwork in the morning stimulates the body by raising oxygen levels throughout our circulation and can help combat the feelings of tiredness and stress and give us a natural source of energy, preparing us to tackle the day ahead!

24/11/2021

Everyone can benefit from better breathing – and it all starts with breathing through your nose. Controlled breathing will help bring your body back into balance, which results in better sleep, enhanced athletic performance, and can help treat respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma - the list of benefits are endless 🌱

18/11/2021

We received a great question from one of our followers the other day, who asked what the difference is between breathwork and meditation:

Breathwork is the practice of being more mindful and intentional about breathing: it differs to meditation in the sense that rather than simply observing our natural breathing patterns, as we would during most forms of meditation, we are intentionally manipulating our breathing patterns for an extended period of time.

Also, while mediation is a great tool for mindfulness and self-reflection, it’s benefits are often seen after a period of time - while with breathwork, the effects are oftentimes immediate and therefore requires less effort to achieve results 🌊

11/11/2021

Grateful 💫

08/11/2021

In a world that has shifted toward a more remote work environment, our office desks have become practically anywhere quiet at home - sofas, beds, kitchens, you name it. These work environments can however put us in positions that aren’t always suitable for breathing properly, because we start to use unusual methods to try to maintain a comfortable breathing pattern. Eventually, our muscles learn to continue to do that, resulting in that our muscles get fatigued - and we get a sense of breathlessness because we’ve been over-relying on the wrong muscles to help us.
If you recognize yourself in this, try to refocus on breathing with your diaphragm or breathing more slowly - you’ll notice the difference 🧠

29/10/2021

Most of us have likely experienced “being in the zone” - a state of full concentration, clarity and productivity. This state has long been considered as one that is found, as opposed to created. We can however achieve a natural form of “productivity” or “peak performance” state if we have the right tools. This is where breathwork comes in:

Breathwork allows us to tap into a focused and productive state because it oxygenates the brain and creates a mental and physical change that feels focused, motivating and calm. Try it before your next meeting or brainstorming session! 💻

21/10/2021

Without rest, our bodies don’t get the chance to recover from the high stress state caused in our bodies during workouts. When our muscles are physically challenged through exercise, they're breaking down tissue as well as using glycogen (energy) stores.

After a workout, that micro-damage to the cells in our muscles need to repair and rebuild so they can be even stronger during our next workout - and that’s best done during a time when our bodies can recover. Recovery is also crucial for preventing injuries by avoiding overtraining.

So remember to rest up and come back stronger to your next workout! 👊🏽

14/10/2021

A good night’s sleep is essential to our health and wellness. There are many of factors that can get in the way of a good night’s sleep, from daily responsibilities to stress.

While you can’t always control the things that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits to make better sleep a priority. Here are some of our tips:

1. Stick to a sleep schedule where you try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, Being consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle. 🌙

2. Create a restful environment: this often means cool, dark and quiet. Avoid use of devices that emit blue light exposure and instead engage in an activity that calms your mind. Breathwork has proven to be helpful here! 🧘🏽‍♀️

3. Exercise regularly - but not before sleep. This is one of the most science backed ways to improve both sleep quality and the time it takes to fall asleep. 🏃🏽‍♂️

What are some of your best tips?

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