5 Ways to Improve Your Breathing for Better Health With the #1 Breath Expert in the World

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<p>In today’s episode, the incredible Patrick McKeown, international bestselling author of ten books on breathing and founder and CEO of The Oxygen Advantage, a world-leading breathwork training program, breaks down all things breathing.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a lecture; it is a masterclass. His decades of research will blow you away, so let’s slow down and learn from the best in class.</p><p> </p><p>You need this, and I need this. Why? Because you and I have been breathing all wrong.</p><p> </p><p>Today Patrick is revealing the 5 ways breathing through your mouth hurts your health and leaves you feeling more anxious and stressed.</p><p> </p><p>You and I are getting coached by the world's leading expert on functional breathing for better health, more focus, less pain, better sleep, and, honestly, a better you.</p><p> </p><p>This is information that should be shouted from the rooftops. AND taught to parents, teachers, and health professionals everywhere.</p><p> </p><p>These steps are so simple, and yet they’re incredibly impactful on ALL parts of your life: your work, your ability to play and have fun, and your relationships.</p><p> </p><p>Best of all, this advice is ZERO-cost to you.</p><p> </p><p>You will learn:</p><p> </p><ul><li>What happens when you breathe through your nose.</li><li>How breathing through your mouth stresses you out.</li><li>How breathing through your nose improves your memory and focus.</li><li>What your breath has to do with back pain.</li><li>How nose-breathing boosts your immune system.</li><li>What sleep apnea in children has to do with special education needs.</li><li>3 simple yet powerful exercises that will leave you breathing easier.</li><li>Why the hell should you want to tape your mouth shut.</li><li>The study that found shallow breathing can lead to anxiety.</li><li>An exercise that will help you get more oxygen into your lungs.</li><li>Why your exhalation is the most important part of relaxation.</li><li>How breathing the right way can stop snoring.</li><li>Why the way you breathe during the day impacts your sleep at night.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The science proves that the quality of your breath determines the quality of your life.</p><p> </p><p>So let’s dive in.</p><p> </p><p>Xo, Mel</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br /><br /> </p><ul><li>3:15: Why do we breathe, anyway? Seriously.</li><li>4:50: HOW are we supposed to breathe?</li><li>5:30: Ok, so what are we doing wrong when we breathe?</li><li>6:45: So what’s so important about breathing in through your nose?</li><li>7:55: Here’s what happens when your brain doesn’t get enough oxygen.</li><li>8:30: The antiviral gas only produced when you breathe from your nose.</li><li>10:00: How mouth breathing increased a child’s need for special education.</li><li>12:45: This statistic about breathing and anxiety is still blowing my mind.</li><li>16:00: 3 breathing exercises you’re not going to want to miss!</li><li>24:00: The incredible results I had after trying these breathing exercises.</li><li>25:20: Listen to what happens when I tape my mouth shut. </li><li>28:00: Breathing out through your mouth tells your brain this.</li><li>30:00: The study that found your breath is linked to anxiety.</li><li>31:15: How many times should you breathe in one minute?</li><li>32:00: Patrick coaches me into a proper BIG breath.</li><li>39:00: Why your exhalation is most important when it comes to reducing stress.</li><li>43:00: Why you should keep your mouth closed when you exercise.</li><li>45:00: What mouth breathing has to do with snoring.</li><li>51:00: Can better breathing help with sleep apnea?</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>