The Breathwork Club

For this episode I had a chat with Dr Matt Dewar, a social emotional learning educator, author and breathwork/mindfulness coach. We discussed Matt's background in Zen Buddhism and living in a monastery in Korea, his approach to breathwork, the psychological factors behind our breathing patterns, why some forms of breathwork don't serve us the way we think they do, and the importance of self-regulation

Matt has recently published the book 'The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens' on breathing practices to help teens manage stress

https://www.mattdewar.com/

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The episode covers a technique known as the physiological sigh, which is a simple way to use our breathing to move us into a calmer state. It is a naturally occur breathing rhythm that has recently been promoted by the amazing Andrew Huberman as a way to combat stress. It involves a 2 part inhale, usually through the nose, and then a long exhale, usually through the mouth

Sighing is covered in more detail in episode 26

The Huberman Lab podcast discussing the physiological sigh

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lR4jC90jef8ivbXEfOdYP

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Practicing gratitude means taking the time to consciously appreciate something in your life. As simple as this sounds, it is something which can have a profound impact on our well being. In this episode, we combine the practice of gratitude with conscious breathing to really tap in to that feeling of appreciation

Article on the benefits of gratitude on Heart Health

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/23/456656055/gratitude-is-good-for-the-soul-and-it-helps-the-heart-too?t=1626474637037

Angeles Arrien - Living in Gratitude

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11793412-living-in-gratitude

Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond

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Tapping is a really lovely practice from Qi Gong to help stimulate energy. It is lovely way to connect to the physical body, to release tension and create energy. In this practice we will focus on stimulating energy around the lungs, so focusing the tapping around the chest, ribs, shoulders and lower back

Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond

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Sitali Pranayama is a traditional Yogic breathing technique used to reduce heat, both physically and energetically. For this technique the tongue is curled up so that it works almost like a straw which we use to breath in. This air picks up moisture from the tongue, which gives the breath a cooling effect

Image of the position of the tongue

https://www.verywellfit.com/thmb/LvEl0JZ9Wz_3n9t6PrRdXMgaDg8=/1454x1500/filters:fill(FFDB5D,1)/tongueroll-56aa41483df78cf772aed5b9.jpg

Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond

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Since becoming a parent I've been reflecting a lot on my own mother and fathers journey as parents. In this episode, I have a chat with my Dad about being a Dad. My father is a very interesting man and in this episode we chat about his experience growing up in the tenements of Inner City Dublin, his relationship with his father, his experience as one of the few stay at home Dads in Ireland in the 80's, and his philosophy as a parent. I'm very grateful I was able to sit down and have this conversation with my dad, and I hope you enjoy listening

Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond

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If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on Patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, Patron members get access to additional breathwork content

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The week just passed was Mens Health Week, and an important topic always discussed is Mens Mental Health. In this episode, 5 men share their experiences with mental health, and the tools that have helped them live more mindfully

3.28 - Mark Logan

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13.57 - Allan Muller

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23.13 - Conor Stone

https://instagram.com/amentalhealthjourney_?utm_medium=copy_link

32.30 - Eoin Lynam

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36.40 - Jody Kennedy

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Thank you to the guys for taking the time to share their experiences ❤️

Breathwork can be as useful for kids as it is it for adults. A good way to get kids to connect with their breath is using playful imagery. For this calming technique, we imagine blowing bubbles to help slow down the exhalations

Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond

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If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional yoga and breathwork content 

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Sighing is a natural breathing technique we all do several times a day. It is essential for the health of our lungs, but it is also closely linked with our emotions, both negative and positive, and how we express relief. As simple as it may seem, consciously connecting with sighing can be an extremely useful and powerful tool for well being

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A breathing assessment lead by Chris Leddy on Episode 25 of the Breathwork Club

You can find more from Chris at @breathingdeadly on instagram, and Breathing Deadly on Youtube

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