Saturday, June 4, 2022

Life with Chronic Conditions: Breathwork


Over the years, I have found various breathing techniques to help with stress, pain, anxiety, childbirth, sports etc. Since we didn’t have pain medications at the ski resort where I worked in first aid, we used breath work to help patients who were in pain and/or anxious. 

Several years ago, I went hiking with Betsy Thomason, Respiratory Therapist, author of Just Breathe Out and director of OutBreath Institute. She gave me some very helpful tips for breathing to make hiking up mountains a lot easier, which I still use. 

 

If you aren’t familiar with “breathwork,” it refers to intentionally changing breathing patterns to aid in improving mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Healthline has a good overview that can help you learn more and introduce you to various approaches. If you prefer a video, check out Breathe to Heal with Max Strom 


Today’s post focuses on guided breathwork and includes a variety of videos to try. Please note, depending on your medical situation, check with your medical provider for recommendations to try and what you should avoid. The sound of someone's voice, length of practice and even the different techniques makes a difference, so "shop" around. 


Pain: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Breathing Exercises for Relaxation 


Sleep 4-7-8 Breathing (5 minute version) 


 

Daily breathwork Practices: 


 

17 Easy-to-Follow Guided Breathing Videos for When You Need a Minute 

 

Breathing Exercises from the American Lung Association 

 

Morning Breathwork Practice 


 

Stressful Day Midwestern Method Style Breathwork with Jesse Coomer 


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