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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

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 optimisation when approached with proper understanding and technique.

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This podcast is here to inform and inspire curiosity, not to tell you what to do. Everything discussed reflects the personal experiences of our guests, and Sarah doesn't personally endorse any particular practice or approach. You're always in the driving seat — it's entirely your choice whether to explore further. Where guests offer the chance to try things for yourself, you'll find links below. And as always, nothing here is suggested as a substitute for personalised advice from your own healthcare professionals.

Thanks for listening.