Hey all,

I've half negative self-talk for most of my life. I've tried many things from mind-altering substances to therapies; for some reason; the only thing that ever seemed to be effective was breathing techniques. I learned some brief yoga practices including the stretching postures and pranayama techniques when I was a young wrestler in high school. As I went through life I wish i fell back on them more; could have likely avoided a series of poor choices eventually leading to addiction and rock bottom, which was for me - homelessness, depressed, and ambivalent to life.

Fast forward a few years and a long and tiring journey of self improvement, and I get introduced to the science of breathing techniques as a entry level counselor at a mental health & addiction rehab - not the hospital type, but a similar environment to a mansion like home in a remote area, were people pay on average 30k for a monthly program. I was working with a University of Toronto Psychologist and a team of skilled clinical therapists to develop and implement a curriculum based on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Skip ahead 4 years and 1000 clients from all walks of life later and I can honestly say that Breathwork as a skill and component of mindful practices have helped so many people unlock change and growth in life.

I've seen first responders breathe through their clinically diagnosed PTSD episodes, victims of human trafficking find peace and self love, CEO's find humbleness, and those at their mental and emotional rock bottom climb from their holes. I think that is very simple exercise can changes lives while also having the benefit of being accessible to all.

Would love to hear your experience with Breathwork. I'm a Breathwork facilitator and would like to share one of many video's that I toss up on YouTube for my friends, clients, and anyone else who can benefit from a guided session.

Let me know what you think about breathwork for helping negative self talk in the comments, would like to talk more about it!

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https://youtu.be/9L1-hae1rxY