Influential Breathwork with Anna Parker-Naples (Anna Parker-Naples)

Breath holds can have both risks and rewards. They can change the biochemistry of our body, increase CO2 levels, and impact our blood pH levels. Breath holds can be voluntary or involuntary, with potential long-term effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The benefits of breath holds include improving tolerance to CO2, enhancing lung capacity, and reducing stress levels. However, there are risks associated with breath holds, such as blackouts, hypoxia, and stress on the cardiovascular system. It is important to practice breath holds safely and under supervision.

Breathing through the nose has numerous benefits, including filtration, warming and moisturizing of the air, and the release of nitric oxide. Mouth breathing can lead to stress, facial changes, and shallow chest breathing. Breathing through the nose activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and restorative functions. Mouth taping can help retrain the body to breathe through the nose. Nose breathing improves physical and mental health, immune function, and gut health.

Takeaways

Breathing through the nose filters and prevents toxins from entering the body.

Nose breathing warms and moisturizes the air, optimizing its temperature and consistency for the lungs.

Mouth breathing can lead to stress, facial changes, and shallow chest breathing.

Nose breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and restorative functions.

Mouth taping can help retrain the body to breathe through the nose.

Nose breathing improves physical and mental health, immune function, and gut health.

Chapters

00:00 The Benefits of Breathing Through Your Nose

02:32 The Filtration and Moisturization Process of Nose Breathing

03:52 The Negative Effects of Mouth Breathing

05:09 The Impact of Nose Breathing on Facial Structure

06:01 The Connection Between Breathing and Stress Levels

07:51 Retraining Ourselves to Breathe Through the Nose

Influential Breathwork is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time.

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples explores the connection between breathwork and somatic therapy. Breathwork refers to various breathing techniques that improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Somatic therapy is a holistic form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection between the mind and body and uses psychotherapy and physical therapies for healing. Somatic therapy believes that the body holds onto experiences, emotions, and traumas. Breathwork can be a component of somatic therapy, as it allows individuals to become more aware of their body sensations and release tension and stored emotions. However, not all breathwork techniques are somatic therapy.

Functional breathing is about optimizing breathing patterns and habits for better health. In today's society, many of us are suffering from stress, and our breathing habits have become dysfunctional, causing more stress. Functional breathing exercises can improve sleep, digestion, and cardiovascular health. Over 90% of adults have dysfunctional breathing patterns, which can contribute to mental and physical health issues. Changing dysfunctional breathing involves awareness, nose breathing, utilizing the full capacity of the lungs, and training the body to handle breathlessness. Functional breathing has three aspects: biochemistry, biomechanics, and psychophysiology. It is a free and powerful tool to improve overall well-being. Keywords functional breathing, breathwork, optimize health, stress, dysfunctional breathing, breathing exercises, sleep, digestion, cardiovascular health, mental health, physical health Takeaways Functional breathing is about optimizing breathing patterns and habits for better health. Dysfunctional breathing is common in today's society and can contribute to stress and health issues. Functional breathing exercises can improve sleep, digestion, and cardiovascular health. Over 90% of adults have dysfunctional breathing patterns. Changing dysfunctional breathing involves awareness, nose breathing, utilizing the full capacity of the lungs, and training the body to handle breathlessness. Functional breathing has three aspects: biochemistry, biomechanics, and psychophysiology. Functional breathing is a free and powerful tool to improve overall well-being. Sound Bites "Functional breathing is about taking us back to how nature intended us to breathe." "Over 90% of adults are breathing in a dysfunctional pattern." "When you're thinking about utilizing your lungs more, really visualize that you're breathing into that full, those two, well, those chambers really deeply and fully." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Subscription 01:28 What is Functional Breathing? 04:22 The Prevalence of Dysfunctional Breathing 05:13 Correcting Functional Breathing 08:54 The Three Aspects of Functional Breathing 10:42 The Power of Functional Breathing Influential Breathwork Podcast is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. You're tired of the constant hustle, grind, and overwhelm that comes with building a purpose-driven business. You know you have it in you, you just need the tools, strategies, and support to harness your full potential - you're excited and ready to learn what it takes to create a life and business that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, multi-award-winning coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This is the show for you to discover how to integrate breathwork into your life and work, cultivate unshakable resilience, and create the business and life you truly desire. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time. Follow at: Website: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialbreathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplescoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluentialBreathwork Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/influentialbreathworkcommunity Find out about our certification https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoach

The influence of breath on mental health is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of well-being. Understanding the connection between breath, the autonomic nervous system, and stress response is essential for managing mental health effectively. Learning to control the breath can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. This conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating breathwork into everyday life and the need to educate others about its benefits. Keywords breath, mental health, autonomic nervous system, stress response, parasympathetic nervous system, breathwork, stress reduction, anxiety management, emotional regulation Takeaways The influence of breath on mental health is significant and often overlooked Understanding the connection between breath, the autonomic nervous system, and stress response is crucial for managing mental health Learning to control the breath can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being Integrating breathwork into everyday life and educating others about its benefits is essential for addressing chronic stress and mental health challenges Sound Bites "The influence of breath on your mental health is something that I think everybody should know about." "We have been living in a situation of chronic ongoing stress, day after day after day." "Breathwork can massively improve your health. When you improve your mental health, you're also improving your physical health." 00:00 The Power of Breath: Transforming Mental Health 03:20 Understanding Chronic Stress and Mental Health Challenges 06:29 Integrating Breathwork for Well-Being About: Influential Breathwork Podcast is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. You're tired of the constant hustle, grind, and overwhelm that comes with building a purpose-driven business. You know you have it in you, you just need the tools, strategies, and support to harness your full potential - you're excited and ready to learn what it takes to create a life and business that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, multi-award-winning coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This is the show for you to discover how to integrate breathwork into your life and work, cultivate unshakable resilience, and create the business and life you truly desire. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time. Follow at: Website: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialbreathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplescoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluentialBreathwork Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/influentialbreathworkcommunity Find out about our certification https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoach

The conversation explores the BreathHealing Release Method, focusing on its unique methodology with Five Layers of Release. These layers include functional, conscious, subconscious, somatic, and energetic aspects, each contributing to the overall healing process. The method is shown to have a profound impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, with anecdotal evidence supporting its effectiveness. Takeaways -The breath healing release method involves five layers of release, including functional, conscious, subconscious, somatic, and energetic aspects. -The method utilizes deep breath work to access deep brainwave states and reprogram the subconscious mind, leading to positive behavioral changes and the release of limiting beliefs. -Anecdotal evidence suggests that the breath healing release method has a profound impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, with clients reporting improvements in confidence, relationships, sleep, and various physical ailments. Titles Anecdotal Evidence: The Impact of Breath Healing Release on Well-Being Reprogramming the Subconscious: A Deep Dive into Breath Healing Release Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Five Layers of Release in Breath Healing Release 02:19 Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind through Breath Work 04:15 Somatic Therapy: Releasing Tension and Trauma from the Body 05:11 Energetic Healing and Spiritual Experiences 08:53 The Power of Breath: Healing on Five Different Levels Influential Breathwork Podcast is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. You're tired of the constant hustle, grind, and overwhelm that comes with building a purpose-driven business. You know you have it in you, you just need the tools, strategies, and support to harness your full potential - you're excited and ready to learn what it takes to create a life and business that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, multi-award-winning coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This is the show for you to discover how to integrate breathwork into your life and work, cultivate unshakable resilience, and create the business and life you truly desire. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time. Follow at: Website: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialbreathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplescoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluentialBreathwork Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/influentialbreathworkcommunity Find out about our certification https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoach

In this episode of Influential Breathwork, Anna Parker-Naples explores the connection between breathwork and sleep, discussing how breathing patterns affect sleep quality and the science behind various breathing techniques. She highlights research on the benefits of controlled breathing for improving sleep and addresses common sleep disorders like sleep apnea. The episode also covers practical breathing exercises and the importance of understanding the autonomic nervous system in relation to sleep. Anna concludes with a look at future research in the field and the potential of breathwork as a tool for better sleep.takeaways

• Sleep occurs in cycles lasting about 90 minutes.
• Breathing patterns change during different sleep stages.
• Slow deep breathing exercises can improve sleep quality.
• Controlled breathing can increase melatonin production.
• Sleep apnea affects millions and disrupts sleep patterns.
• The 4-7-8 technique can help reduce anxiety before sleep.
• Diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Breathing through the nose reduces stress and improves sleep.
• Mouth taping can enhance sleep quality significantly.
• Research is ongoing into breathwork's impact on insomnia.

Chapters

00:00 The Science of Breathwork and Sleep

03:02 Breathing Techniques for Better Sleep

05:43 The Role of Controlled Breathing in Sleep Quality

08:58 Future Research and Conclusion on Breathwork and Sleep

In this video, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the risks associated with breathwork and emphasizes the importance of being knowledgeable and cautious when practicing it.

The risks include mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, anxiety or panic attacks, intense trauma, extremes of blood pressure or cardiovascular issues, recent surgery or eye issues, and pregnancy. The speaker also mentions physical reactions that can occur during breathwork, such as dizziness, nausea, tingling, and tetany. It is important to be aware of these risks and consult with a medical professional before engaging in breathwork.keywordsbreathwork, risks, mental health, physical reactions, contraindications, cautiontakeaways

• Breathwork is a powerful tool for transformation, but it is important to be aware of the risks associated with it.
• Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may require medical clearance before practicing breathwork.
• Individuals experiencing anxiety or panic attacks should focus on calming breath exercises rather than intense breathwork journeys.
• Those going through intense trauma or recent surgery should exercise caution and consult with a medical professional before engaging in breathwork.
• Extreme blood pressure or cardiovascular issues may require medical clearance before practicing breathwork.
• Pregnant individuals should avoid certain breathwork exercises that can change the biochemistry and pH balance in the body.
• Physical reactions during breathwork, such as dizziness, nausea, tingling, and tetany, are normal but can be managed by adjusting the depth and intensity of the breath.
• It is important to prioritize personal safety and consult with a medical professional when considering breathwork.

• Understanding the Risks of Breathwork: What You Need to Know
• Breathwork and Mental Health: Precautions and Considerations

Chapters

00:00Introduction to the Risks of Breathwork

00:55The Power and Importance of Breathwork

04:00Physical Risks and Precautions in Breathwork

06:46Managing Physical Reactions and Personal Control

Trauma overwhelms an individual's ability to process and integrate experiences. It can be a single incident or repeated exposure to traumatic events. Trauma gets stuck in the body when there is incomplete processing due to dissociation during fight, flight, or freeze responses. This leads to an overactive amygdala and reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex. Somatic manifestations of trauma include muscle pain, chronic pain, altered breathing patterns, disrupted sleep, and digestive issues. Breathwork, specifically conscious connected breathing, can help release trauma by regulating the autonomic nervous system and allowing the body to rest and repair. It can also help release stored tension, emotions, and reconnect the mind and body. Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces cortisol, and increases endorphins and oxytocin. It enhances brain activity, neuroplasticity, and cognitive function. Breathwork is a powerful somatic therapy that can be combined with traditional trauma therapies.

Takeaways

Trauma overwhelms an individual's ability to process and integrate experiences.

Breathwork can help release trauma by regulating the autonomic nervous system and allowing the body to rest and repair.

Breathwork can help release stored tension, emotions, and reconnect the mind and body.

Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces cortisol, and increases endorphins and oxytocin.

Breathwork enhances brain activity, neuroplasticity, and cognitive function.

Breathwork is a powerful somatic therapy that can be combined with traditional trauma therapies.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Trauma and its Effects

02:07 How Trauma Gets Stuck in the Body

04:34 The Power of Breathwork in Releasing Trauma

05:53 Reconnecting the Mind and Body through Breathwork

08:09 Processing Difficult Emotions with Breathwork

13:13 Breathwork as a Complementary Therapy for Trauma

This episode is about stress relief and how to use breath to manage stress levels. Anna Parker-Naples explains that stress is a natural response that activates the sympathetic nervous system, but chronic stress can have negative effects on mental and heart health. She guides the audience through breathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation. The exercises include belly breathing, expanding the ribs, and slowing down the breath. Anna also discusses the importance of accessing the body's wisdom and offers techniques for relieving stress during heightened emotional states.

Takeaways

Stress is a natural response that activates the sympathetic nervous system.

Chronic stress can have negative effects on mental and heart health.

Breathing exercises can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation.

Techniques like belly breathing, rib expansion, and slow breath can help manage stress levels.

Accessing the body's wisdom can provide insights and relief during heightened emotional states.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stress Relief and Breathwork

00:47 Understanding the Impact of Stress on the Body

05:53 Breathing Exercises for Immediate Stress Relief

16:13 Building Resilience Through Breathwork

22:57 Using Breathwork for Emotional Stress

26:47 Practical Tips for Using Breathwork in Daily Life

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the concept of felt sense and how breath work can help tap into it. Felt sense refers to a strong physical awareness and experience of the body. By tuning into the messages from different parts of the body, such as the belly or shoulders, and fully experiencing them, we can release tension and make better decisions. Felt sense is different from thoughts and emotions, and it allows us to access our inner wisdom and improve clarity. Incorporating felt sense awareness into daily life can reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation.

Takeaways

Felt sense is about having a strong physical awareness and experience of the body.

Tuning into the messages from different parts of the body and fully experiencing them can help release tension and make better decisions.

Felt sense is different from thoughts and emotions, and it allows us to access our inner wisdom and improve clarity.

Incorporating felt sense awareness into daily life can reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Felt Sense

01:16 Tapping Into Intuitive Wisdom

02:39 The Power of Breath

03:29 Interpreting Messages from the Body

05:57 The Power of Felt Sense Awareness

06:19 Enhancing Decision-Making and Emotional Regulation

06:48 Incorporating Felt Sense Awareness into Everyday Life

07:14 Listening to the Messages from the Body

08:06 Becoming More in Tune with Yourself

Anxiety is caused by prolonged stress, which keeps the sympathetic nervous system activated. Breathing plays a crucial role in managing anxiety. Most adults and children breathe from their chest instead of their belly, which signals the brain to be in a constant state of stress. Breathing through the nose and engaging the diaphragm can help slow down the breath and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Functional breathing exercises can also help increase comfort with stress and prevent panic attacks. Breathing at a rate of approximately 5.5 breaths per minute can bring stress levels down and improve heart and brain function.

Takeaways

• Anxiety is caused by prolonged stress and an activated sympathetic nervous system.
• Breathing through the nose and engaging the diaphragm can help manage anxiety.
• Functional breathing exercises can increase comfort with stress and prevent panic attacks.
• Breathing at a rate of approximately 5.5 breaths per minute can reduce stress levels and improve heart and brain function.

• The Impact of Breathing on Anxiety
• Conquering Anxiety Through Breathwork

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Conquering Anxiety Through Breathwork

02:47 The Impact of Chest Breathing on Stress Levels

04:16 Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System with Diaphragmatic Breathing

05:12 Building Comfort with Stress through Functional Breathing Exercises

06:22 The Benefits of Slow and Deep Breathing

07:17 Breathwork as a Tool for Managing Anxiety

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses subconscious release and breathwork. The subconscious mind is a massive library that filters, sorts, and categorizes experiences. Through techniques like hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, and breathwork, we can change the way we operate in the world by loosening the model within our subconscious mind. Breathwork allows us to access the subconscious and release limiting beliefs and patterns. Our thoughts, behaviors, and well-being are influenced by the subconscious, and over 80% of our thoughts are repetitive. Breathwork can help us take control of our emotional states and interrupt negative patterns.TakeawaysThe subconscious mind filters, sorts, and categorizes experiences.Breathwork allows us to access the subconscious and release limiting beliefs and patterns.Over 80% of our thoughts are repetitive.Breathwork can help us take control of our emotional states and interrupt negative patterns.Subconscious release through breathwork can lead to emotional healing, resolution of challenges, improved self-awareness, and reduced anxiety and stress.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Subconscious Mind01:43 The Power of Breathwork in Subconscious Release03:18 Taking Control of Emotional States through Breathwork04:12 Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs and Patterns06:01 The Benefits of Subconscious Release through Breathwork

Summary

This video explores altered states of consciousness and the potential of breathwork to induce these states. Altered states of consciousness are mental states that are noticeably different from ordinary wakefulness states. Breathwork can change thinking patterns, emotional expression, perception, and sense of self. It can also create a sense of oneness with the universe and personal empowerment. Breathwork has been used for millennia and gained popularity in modern times due to research on LSD. Breathwork can induce altered states by changing brainwave states and has numerous benefits, including stress reduction, emotional healing, increased self-confidence, and enhanced creativity.

Takeaways

Altered states of consciousness are mental states that are noticeably different from ordinary wakefulness states.

Breathwork can change thinking patterns, emotional expression, perception, and sense of self.

Breathwork can create a sense of oneness with the universe and personal empowerment.

Breathwork has been used for millennia and gained popularity in modern times due to research on LSD.

Breathwork can induce altered states by changing brainwave states.

Breathwork has numerous benefits, including stress reduction, emotional healing, increased self-confidence, and enhanced creativity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Altered States of Consciousness

04:06 The History of Breathwork and LSD Research

07:42 Understanding the Brainwave States in Altered States

08:37 Personal Experiences and Benefits of Breathwork

10:45 Risks and Precautions of Breathwork

12:35 Exploring Breathwork Trainings and Resources

Summary

Conscious connected breathing is a powerful technique that involves intentional thinking about breathing and keeping the breath moving without interruptions. It is associated with long breathwork journeys, trauma release, altered states of consciousness, and deep processing work. The deliberate use of mouth breath in conscious connected breathing allows for a biochemical change in the body and deep intuitive moments. The technique helps in connecting to oneself, building self-trust, and accessing intuitive wisdom.

Takeaways

Conscious connected breathing involves intentional thinking about breathing and keeping the breath moving without interruptions.

It is associated with long breathwork journeys, trauma release, altered states of consciousness, and deep processing work.

The deliberate use of mouth breath in conscious connected breathing allows for a biochemical change in the body and deep intuitive moments.

The technique helps in connecting to oneself, building self-trust, and accessing intuitive wisdom.

Chapters Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Power of Conscious Connected Breathing

03:18 The Transformative Effects of Conscious Connected Breathing

06:10 Accessing Intuitive Wisdom Through Conscious Connected Breathing

Influential Breathwork Podcast is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. You're tired of the constant hustle, grind, and overwhelm that comes with building a purpose-driven business. You know you have it in you, you just need the tools, strategies, and support to harness your full potential - you're excited and ready to learn what it takes to create a life and business that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, multi-award-winning coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This is the show for you to discover how to integrate breathwork into your life and work, cultivate unshakable resilience, and create the business and life you truly desire. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time. Follow at: Website: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialbreathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplescoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluentialBreathwork Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/influentialbreathworkcommunity Find out about our certification https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoach