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Functional Breathwork: The Science Behind Breathing for Health, Performance & Healing with Physiotherapist Ren Jones

Discover why 80% of us breathe dysfunctionally and how functional breathwork is revolutionizing approaches to chronic pain, sleep disorders, athletic performance, and overall health. Join physiotherapist Ren Jones for an eye-opening conversation about this accessible yet powerful wellness practice.

What You'll Experience:

• The shocking truth about how modern lifestyle affects our breathing patterns
• Why functional breathwork differs from relaxation or meditation breathing
• How nasal breathing acts as your body's natural filtration and healing system
• The three core principles: breathing light, slow, and deep (and why "deep" doesn't mean "big")
• Real-world applications from Coldplay's Chris Martin to Wimbledon athletes
• Practical techniques for improving sleep, managing stress, and reducing chronic pain

Episode Highlights:

• How breathing dysfunction connects to posture, chronic pain, and inflammatory conditions
• The BOLT test for measuring your carbon dioxide sensitivity and breathing efficiency
• Why your diaphragm is crucial for both breathing and core stability
• Client success stories: transforming sleep disorders and reducing migraine frequency
• Simple practices you can start immediately to improve your breathing patterns
• The connection between breathing and the vagus nerve for stress management

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction - What is functional breathwork? 02:00 Is functional breathwork just sitting and breathing? 03:00 How functional breathwork differs from other approaches 06:00 Ren's physiotherapy background and respiratory training 08:00 Integrating breathwork into personal wellness practice 10:00 Why breathing instruction can feel complicated 12:00 The emphasis on nasal breathing vs mouth breathing 14:00 Conscious breathing practices and mouth taping techniques 16:00 How posture and musculoskeletal issues affect breathing 19:00 Using breathwork in rehabilitation for chronic conditions 21:00 The vagus nerve: fight/flight vs rest/digest responses 23:00 How breathwork affects inflammation and healing 25:00 The three principles: light, slow, and deep breathing explained 28:00 Breathing demonstrations and practical techniques 30:00 Individual differences in breathing instruction and setup 32:00 Starting simple: noticing cold air in, warm air out 34:00 Client success story: transforming chronic sleep disorders 40:00 The diaphragm as both breathing muscle and core component 42:00 Ren's business philosophy and contact information

Perfect for anyone interested in natural pain management, improving sleep quality, optimizing athletic performance, managing stress and anxiety, or understanding how proper breathing supports overall health and healing.

Connect with Ren: 

Website: www.rootsandstars.life 

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Contact Ren via social media or her website contact form for a discount code for Oxygen Advantage products that could support your breathing: https://www.rootsandstars.life/get-in-touch/

Important Note: If you're pregnant in your first trimester, consult healthcare professionals before beginning new breathing practices.

This episode reveals how something as fundamental as breathing can become a powerful tool for healing and optimization when approached with proper understanding and technique.

Thanks for listening.