The Mindvalley Podcast

Breathwork vs. Medicine: The Science Behind Niraj Naik’s Soma Breath | Ep65


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Can breathing really do what medicine couldn’t? Niraj Naik, Founder and CEO of Soma Breath, a former pharmacist turned breathwork expert, shares how he used breathwork to heal himself when doctors said his illness was incurable. His journey will make you rethink everything about health and what’s possible with just your breath.


\In this episode, Niraj explains how simple breathing techniques can ease anxiety, boost focus, and even activate the effects of psychedelics—yes, you read that right! He shares the science behind it and how breath connects to energy and emotions in ways most of us have never realized.


It’s not just about healing—it’s about living with more joy and connection. From his personal breakthroughs to his creative “BJing” (Breath Jockeying) sessions, Niraj shows how breathwork can change your life in ways you never expected.



Key Timestamps


[00:00] Niraj Naik and Soma breathwork.

[00:04:32] How does breathwork unlock energy and healing?

[00:08:45] The profound effect of a simple breathing exercise

[00:09:04] Reprogramming of the subconscious mind.

[00:12:10] End suffering from health issues with breathwork.

[00:13:54] Breathwork for altered states of mind.

[00:17:52] Activating a psychedelic experience with breathwork.

[00:22:41] How does breathwork boost performance?

[00:26:22] Can Soma breathwork help with severe depression?

[00:28:58] Breath as the remote control of mind, body, and spirit.

[00:32:04] The surprising link between breath and heart rate.

[00:35:45] How Niraj found his soulmate through Mindvalley.

[00:38:36] Connecting love of music with breathwork.

[00:41:27] Why the breath-based lifestyle is the ultimate life hack.



Memorable Quotes


"Your breath is like the remote control for your mind, body, and spirit—it gives us power, control over things we thought we had no control over. " – Niraj Naik


"The less you need to breathe—actually, the longer you live. The slower you age. Breathing makes us age, unfortunately. Everyone's watching this right now—I'm breathing, you're aging a little bit." – Niraj Naik



Where to Find Our Guest


Website: https://somabreath.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirajnaikofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somabreath



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