The Breathwork Club

This episode is a rerecording of episode number 47. It recently came to my attention that the audio quality in some of the previous episodes is not great. I record and edit all the episodes of this podcast myself, while trying to juggle a busy professional and family life. I didn't do as good a job of this as I could have at times. The audio quality here should be a bit better, and I do apologize to anyone who has listened to an episode with poor quality in the past.    The simple body scan and gentle breathing meditation begins at 2.16   Instagram: @brianbmalone Patreon: thebreathworkclub Music: Gareth Quinn Redmond

This episode looks at the link between chanting and breathwork, specifically the mantra of OM/AUM   This episode is sponsored by Moonbird, the worlds first handheld breathing coach. Use the code BRIAN10 for a discount https://www.moonbird.life/   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   Some of the studies mentioned -   The effects of chanting the Rosary and Yoga mantras on breathing rates https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC61046/#:~:text=The%20benefits%20of%20respiratory%20exercises,improve%20concentration%2C%20and%20induce%20calm.&text=Mantras%20are%20normally%20repeated%20in,the%20rosary%20(150%20times).   The effects of chanting OM on nervous system activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9015091/    

This episode is a short reflection piece about how a smashed jar of peanut made me realise the benefits of a breathwork practice   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie

Bhastrika Pranayama is a technique which focuses on fast breathing, which can give a boost of energy    12 week study on the effects of bhastrika mentioned in episode  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25558130/   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond  https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   On the 24th of February we are hosting an Art and Yoga retreat in Sligo, Ireland. For more information visit  charlottekingart.ie/retreats   www.thebreathworkclub.ie      

A simple but effective technique to help find a place of calm during challenging times   This technique has similarities to Pursed Lips Breathing which was covered in more detail in episode 8   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond   www.thebreathworkclub.ie

Breathing practices can be a really useful and effective way to help calm the mind and body for a restful nights sleep. This episode of the podcast is a simple breath focused bed time practice to hopefully help you drift off to a nourishing nights sleep   For more information on the benefits of sighing you can listen to episodes 33 and 26 of this podcast   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   For more information on upcoming classes, trainings and retreats www.thebreathworkclub.ie

Hugs are lovely, and the can also be a lovely way to connect to a broader breath   This short episode looks at a way that we can use our breathing to help alleviate upper back and neck tension   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie

Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. Often annoying, but usually harmless, snoring can lead to disrupted sleep and unhappy partners. There are many potential causes of snoring, with some related to breathing habits. This episode looks at some exercises that might be helpful in reducing snoring   Nasal dilators can be useful in reducing snoring https://airmaxnasaldilator.com/   Myotape for use at night https://saltfloatandrecovery.com/product/myotape/   Variations of alternate nostril breathing which were covered in episodes 37, 35, and 17 of this podcast may be useful in reducing snoring   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/     www.thebreathworkclub.ie    

Kapalabhati is a hatha yoga practice that can have a stimulating effect both physically and energetically. It involves active exhales which serve to quicken our breathing rhythm, something that can give us a little boost of energy and motivation   It is not advised to practice this technique if you are pregnant   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   If you would like to support the podcast you can do so by becoming a member on Patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, Patreon members get access to additional Yoga and Breathwork practices   You can find out more info on upcoming trainings and retreats at thebreathworkclub.ie  

The 9 Cleansing Breaths is an ancient breathing practice that has it roots in Tibetan Buddhism. The aim is to clear our main energy channels, removing stagnant energy to leave us feeling both calm and alert. This technique shares similarities to Alternate Nostril breathing, which was covered along with some of its variations in episodes 17, 35 and 37 of the podcast   If you would like more info on upcoming retreats visit The Flow Tribe https://theflowtribe.com/spring-retreat-2022-mullingar-ireland   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on Patreon for a small monthly donation patreon/thebreathworkclub   www.thebreathworkclub.ie

Breath stacking is a technique that is often used to help people with breathing issues build strength and space in their lungs and breathing muscles. It is also encouraged for people recovering from Covid 19. This technique involves 'stacking' the inhales, taking in a little more air than usual, to expand the lungs and the ribcage   Please consult a doctor if you have any issues that effect your breathing before undertaking any breathwork practice   If you find value in this podcast and would like to support its production, you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you patreon members get access to additional yoga and breathwork content www.patreon/thebreathworkclub   www.thebreathworkclub.ie  

In mindfulness, there is a distinction made between two states of mind - the doing mode and the being mode. The doing mode is characterised by problem solving and activity. The being mode is a state of mind where we allow things to be as they are. Both are important, but if we spent too much time in the doing mode it can be draining, and it is often not the best way to support our inner well being. Our breathing can be a lovely way to access the being mode, and this practice is based on this   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/    If you like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation www.patreon/thebreathworkclub   www.thebreathworkclub.ie  

In this episode, we practice a simple breathing rhythm to help counter the effects of stress and move us to a calmer place   The podcast is taking a break for a little while, which I talk about for the first few minutes. If you'd like to skip straight to the practice, it begins at 3.34   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie   https://www.patreon.com/thebreathworkclub   https://www.instagram.com/brianbmalone/?hl=en    

In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Heath. Nick is a scientist and breathwork practitioner also known as The Breathing Diabetic. He promotes the benefits of breathwork for diabetics, while also blogging about his own experiences practice breathwork. He is a passionate researcher, and he shares his finds through his amazing weekly newsletter and instagram page. In this chat, we talked about how Nick found breathwork, his experiences with the Wim Hof method and the Oxygen Advantage, the benefits of taking a flexible approach to breathwork, and breathing as the compound interest of health and wellness. Nick also mentions some resources he has found useful, which are linked to below   https://www.thebreathingdiabetic.com/   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app/id1285982210   https://www.breathwrk.com/   https://www.hhp-foundation.org/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie   https://www.patreon.com/thebreathworkclub   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond   https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/

So Hum is a breath focused mantra meditation. A mantra is a sound used to focus the mind in meditation, and So Hum naturally synchs with our breathing, making it an accessible technique for cultivating focus and presence   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.iea   You can support the production of this podcast by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional breathwork content and practices www.patreon/thebreathworkclub  

Surya Bhedana Pranayama is one of the classical breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. It involves breathing in through the right nostril, and out through the left. It is a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing which aims to stimulate the Pingala nadi, an energy channel that in hatha yoga is linked to the sun, heat and activity. Modern studies have shown that the right nostril is linked with the left side of the brain, which is sometimes associated with linear, rational thinking, and the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system that mobilizes us for action   https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie   www.patreon/thebreathworkclub    

This episode is about how our breathing relates to fear, and how we can use our breathing to manage emotions like fear, anxiety and worry. Breathwork is not a cure for everything, and unfortunately changing our breathing won't fix everything. But often, it's not a bad place to start   Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond, who recently released a beautiful new album 'Oscailte' https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie www.patreon/thebreathworkclub    

In this episode we look at Chandra Bhedana, a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing (which was covered in more detail in episode 17). For Chandra Bhedana we breathe in through the left nostril and out through the right nostril. In Yoga, this is thought to stimulate the Ida nadi, the energy channel that is linked to the moon, the parasympathetic nervous system, introspective behaviour, and the right side of the brain. This technique can help move us into a more calm, receptive state, and can be really nice to practice before bed, before meditation, after a big meal, or anytime to feel a little anxious   www.thebreathworkclub.ie

A mindful breathing practice lead by Dr Matt Dewar on episode 34      https://www.mattdewar.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie  

For this episode I had a chat with Dr Matt Dewar, a social emotional learning educator, author and breathwork/mindfulness coach. We discussed Matt's background in Zen Buddhism and living in a monastery in Korea, his approach to breathwork, the psychological factors behind our breathing patterns, why some forms of breathwork don't serve us the way we think they do, and the importance of self-regulation   Matt has recently published the book 'The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens' on breathing practices to help teens manage stress   https://www.mattdewar.com/   www.thebreathworkclub.ie   www.patreon/thebreathworkclub