Description

We all know we need to breathe to survive, but are you aware of the different breathwork techniques and how you can optimize your parasympathetic state? Dr. Justin Ternes, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Breathwork Specialist, and Mindset & Performance Coach, is the visionary founder of True Self Health & Human Performance. Residing in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Ternes is a fervent advocate for holistic health optimization. With a career spanning over 7 years in physical therapy, he has evolved his practice to include holistic health and performance coaching, focusing on meditation, breathwork, psychophysiology, and mindset techniques. (https://trueself.health/about) I learned a lot from this conversation and I can't wait to welcome him back to continue our discussion. I know you'll take something from this episode as well. 

What you'll learn:

• Justin's background and why he became interested in this work (2:41)
• Stress, breathwork, and meditation with a focus on their impact on physical and mental health (5:22)
• Cold therapy options for hot summer months (11:01)
• Cold plunging benefits and edge portable ice bathtub (16:25)
• Proper breathing techniques and their benefits for physical and mental health (21:28)
• Improving posture and breathing through body awareness and movement (29:08)
• Breathwork, sleep tape, and journaling for improved well-being (35:48)
• Discipline, self-care, and breathwork for mental wellness (42:28)

Where to learn more:

• True Self Health
• Instagram

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