Supporting well-being across the lifespan. Breath • Body • Mind
Breathing for Whole-Body Wellness
The Way You Breathe Changes Everything
You breathe over 20,000 times a day, but have you ever been taught the art of breathwork? Hold your breath for just a moment, and suddenly nothing feels more vital than your next breath. This is because every breath influences your body—from your heart rate and blood pressure to your brain, hormones, and nervous system, impacting your energy and emotional wellbeing. By mastering breathwork, you can significantly enhance your holistic wellness and improve your stress management. Learn how to use your breath to transform the way you feel, think, and live.
Transform how you feel— one breath at a time.
Build a simple, consistent breathwork practice that integrates into your daily routine, promoting holistic wellness by helping you feel calmer, think more clearly, and manage stress with greater ease. With guided techniques designed for lasting change, you'll strengthen your mind–body connection, enhance your wellbeing, and develop essential tools for regulating your energy, focus, and emotions—whenever you need them.
To measure your respiratory rate, follow these three steps:
Set a timer for 1 minute.
Sit or lie down to enter a state of rest, avoiding any strenuous activity beforehand.
Start the timer and count the number of breaths taken in 1 minute by observing how many times your chest rises.
Breath work apps
You can find many free apps designed specifically for breathwork and pranayama, which are essential tools for holistic wellness and stress management. Personally, I prefer using a clip-on digital metronome or the Soundbrenner app on my phone, allowing me to have these tools with me wherever I go.
Unlike standard timers that simply signal the beginning or end of a breath cycle, metronomes provide a continuous rhythm that helps guide the pace of your breathing. From a self-regulation perspective, this steady rhythm also acts as an anchor, aiding your mind and body in smoothly preparing for each transition in the breath.
The image opposite shows the app setting to help you breathe for 6:6.