In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Benedict Beaumont, founder of Breathing Space, to explore the life-changing potential of conscious breathing.

Benedict shares his inspiring journey from being a high school teacher, overwhelmed by stress and burnout, to discovering the transformative power of breathwork during a pivotal trip to Bali in 2014. That experience opened his eyes to the innate healing power of the breath. Inspired by this awakening and supported by his wife Jennifer, whom he met at Everest Base Camp, Benedict trained as a breathwork facilitator in 2017 and co-founded Breathing Space in 2018. What began as small workshops quickly grew into retreats and comprehensive facilitator training programs.

Throughout the conversation, Nicky and Benedict discuss the importance of nose breathing and how it supports overall health, as well as the profound role of breathwork in releasing trauma and promoting emotional and spiritual healing. Listeners are guided through live breathwork practices during the episode, experiencing firsthand the calming and grounding effects of conscious breathing.

Benedict also introduces his offerings, including a 400-hour Certified Breathwork Facilitator Training, a 12-week trauma-sensitive Certified Breathwork Coach program, and free online breathwork classes, making his teachings accessible to anyone interested in exploring this transformative practice.

This episode is a powerful reminder of how something as simple and ever-present as our breath can become a tool for deep healing and personal transformation.

Takeaways:

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Breath Connection

04:10 The Transformative Power of Breathwork

07:15 The Journey to Discovering Breathwork

10:20 Daily Breath Practices and Techniques

13:30 Understanding Breath and Its Impact on Health

16:16 The Importance of Nasal Breathing

19:22 Misconceptions About Breathing

21:16 Experiencing Breathwork Together

31:08 Exploring Physical Sensations in Breathwork

37:18 Addressing Common Breathwork Challenges

43:18 Releasing Trauma Through Breathwork

51:13 Practical Breathing Techniques for Everyday Life

55:25 Conclusion and Resources for Breathwork

Connect with me:

https://nickyYyoga.com

https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity

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Connect with Benedict:

makesomebreathingspace.com

facebook.com/makesomebreathingspace

instagram.com/makesomebreathingspace 

https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/breathing-space 

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Keywords: breathwork, mindfulness, emotional healing, trauma release, breathing techniques, wellness, meditation, personal growth, breath awareness, holistic health, conscious circular breath