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A podcast designed to help you connect with your breathing. Each episode will bring you simple and accessible tips and techniques to help you harness the amazing resource that is our breath. Featuring music from Irish composer Gareth Quinn Redmond

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  • #58
    Jul 20, 2024 · 26 min

    Ep 47 (Take 2) - Breathwork for Sleep: Body Scan Meditation and Gentle Breathing

    This episode is a rerecording of episode number 47. It recently came to my attention that the audio quality in some of the previous episodes is not great. I record and edit all the episodes of this podcast myself, while trying to juggle a busy professional and family life. I didn't do as good a job of this as I could have at times. The audio quality here should be a bit better, and I do apologize to anyone who has listened to an episode with poor quality in the past. The simple body scan and gentle breathing meditation begins at 2.16 Instagram: @brianbmalone Patreon: thebreathworkclub Music: Gareth Quinn Redmond

  • #57
    Dec 23, 2023 · 21 min

    Ep 52 Bedtime Breathwork - A Simple Breathwork Practice for Sleep

    This episode is a simple breathwork practice you can use to get ready for bed, or anytime you need to unwind It combines three simple breathwork techniques - The Physiological Sigh (Episode 33), Left Nostril Breathing (episode 35) and triangle breathing (episode 7) If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so at patreon.com/thebreathworkclub Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/

  • #56
    Jul 23, 2023 · 22 min

    Ep 51 Chanting and Breathwork - OM/AUM

    This episode looks at the link between chanting and breathwork, specifically the mantra of OM/AUM This episode is sponsored by Moonbird, the worlds first handheld breathing coach. Use the code BRIAN10 for a discount https://www.moonbird.life/ Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ Some of the studies mentioned - The effects of chanting the Rosary and Yoga mantras on breathing rates https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC61046/#:~:text=The%20benefits%20of%20respiratory%20exercises,improve%20concentration%2C%20and%20induce%20calm.&text=Mantras%20are%20normally%20repeated%20in,the%20rosary%20(150%20times). The effects of chanting OM on nervous system activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9015091/

  • #54
    Jan 22, 2023 · 10 min

    Ep 49 Energising Breathwork - Bhastrika Pranayama

    Bhastrika Pranayama is a technique which focuses on fast breathing, which can give a boost of energy 12 week study on the effects of bhastrika mentioned in episode https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25558130/ Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ On the 24th of February we are hosting an Art and Yoga retreat in Sligo, Ireland. For more information visit charlottekingart.ie/retreats www.thebreathworkclub.ie https://instagram.com/brianbmalone?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

  • #52
    Jan 8, 2023 · 8 min

    Ep 48 Calming Breathwork For When Things Get a Bit F*ckn Much

    A simple but effective technique to help find a place of calm during challenging times This technique has similarities to Pursed Lips Breathing which was covered in more detail in episode 8 Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond www.thebreathworkclub.ie https://instagram.com/brianbmalone?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

  • #51
    Dec 18, 2022 · 21 min

    Ep 47 Breathwork for Sleep - Gentle Breathing with a Body Scan Meditation

    Breathing practices can be a really useful and effective way to help calm the mind and body for a restful nights sleep. This episode of the podcast is a simple breath focused bed time practice to hopefully help you drift off to a nourishing nights sleep For more information on the benefits of sighing you can listen to episodes 33 and 26 of this podcast Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ For more information on upcoming classes, trainings and retreats www.thebreathworkclub.ie https://instagram.com/brianbmalone?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

  • #50
    Nov 12, 2022 · 12 min

    Ep 46 A Big Hug - Breathwork to Help Alleviate Upper Back and Neck Tension

    Hugs are lovely, and the can also be a lovely way to connect to a broader breath This short episode looks at a way that we can use our breathing to help alleviate upper back and neck tension Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #49
    Sep 25, 2022 · 19 min

    Ep 45 Snoring

    Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. Often annoying, but usually harmless, snoring can lead to disrupted sleep and unhappy partners. There are many potential causes of snoring, with some related to breathing habits. This episode looks at some exercises that might be helpful in reducing snoring Nasal dilators can be useful in reducing snoring https://airmaxnasaldilator.com/ Myotape for use at night https://saltfloatandrecovery.com/product/myotape/ Variations of alternate nostril breathing which were covered in episodes 37, 35, and 17 of this podcast may be useful in reducing snoring Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #48
    Feb 13, 2022 · 19 min

    Ep 44 Kapalabhati - Invigorating Breathwork

    Kapalabhati is a hatha yoga practice that can have a stimulating effect both physically and energetically. It involves active exhales which serve to quicken our breathing rhythm, something that can give us a little boost of energy and motivation It is not advised to practice this technique if you are pregnant Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ If you would like to support the 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 practices You can find out more info on upcoming trainings and retreats at thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #47
    Feb 6, 2022 · 17 min

    Ep. 43 The 9 Cleansing Breaths - Breathwork for Energy and Clarity

    The 9 Cleansing Breaths is an ancient breathing practice that has it roots in Tibetan Buddhism. The aim is to clear our main energy channels, removing stagnant energy to leave us feeling both calm and alert. This technique shares similarities to Alternate Nostril breathing, which was covered along with some of its variations in episodes 17, 35 and 37 of the podcast If you would like more info on upcoming retreats visit The Flow Tribe https://theflowtribe.com/spring-retreat-2022-mullingar-ireland Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ 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 patreon/thebreathworkclub www.thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #46
    Jan 16, 2022 · 14 min

    Ep 42 Breath Stacking - Breathing for Lung Health

    Breath stacking is a technique that is often used to help people with breathing issues build strength and space in their lungs and breathing muscles. It is also encouraged for people recovering from Covid 19. This technique involves 'stacking' the inhales, taking in a little more air than usual, to expand the lungs and the ribcage Please consult a doctor if you have any issues that effect your breathing before undertaking any breathwork practice If you find value in this podcast and would like to support its production, 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 www.patreon/thebreathworkclub www.thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #45
    Jan 1, 2022 · 14 min

    Ep 41 Let It Be - A Grounding Breathing Practice

    In mindfulness, there is a distinction made between two states of mind - the doing mode and the being mode. The doing mode is characterised by problem solving and activity. The being mode is a state of mind where we allow things to be as they are. Both are important, but if we spent too much time in the doing mode it can be draining, and it is often not the best way to support our inner well being. Our breathing can be a lovely way to access the being mode, and this practice is based on this Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ If you like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation www.patreon/thebreathworkclub www.thebreathworkclub.ie

  • #44
    Nov 28, 2021 · 14 min

    Ep 40 Breathing to Help Alleviate Stress - 4 .2. 6. Breathing

    In this episode, we practice a simple breathing rhythm to help counter the effects of stress and move us to a calmer place The podcast is taking a break for a little while, which I talk about for the first few minutes. If you'd like to skip straight to the practice, it begins at 3.34 Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie https://www.patreon.com/thebreathworkclub https://www.instagram.com/brianbmalone/?hl=en

  • #43
    Nov 21, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min

    Ep 39 A Chat with Nick Heath - The Breathing Diabetic

    In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Heath. Nick is a scientist and breathwork practitioner also known as The Breathing Diabetic. He promotes the benefits of breathwork for diabetics, while also blogging about his own experiences practice breathwork. He is a passionate researcher, and he shares his finds through his amazing weekly newsletter and instagram page. In this chat, we talked about how Nick found breathwork, his experiences with the Wim Hof method and the Oxygen Advantage, the benefits of taking a flexible approach to breathwork, and breathing as the compound interest of health and wellness. Nick also mentions some resources he has found useful, which are linked to below https://www.thebreathingdiabetic.com/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app/id1285982210 https://www.breathwrk.com/ https://www.hhp-foundation.org/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie https://www.patreon.com/thebreathworkclub Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/

  • #42
    Nov 14, 2021 · 17 min

    Ep 38 So Hum Meditation

    So Hum is a breath focused mantra meditation. A mantra is a sound used to focus the mind in meditation, and So Hum naturally synchs with our breathing, making it an accessible technique for cultivating focus and presence Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.iea You can support the production of this podcast by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional breathwork content and practices www.patreon/thebreathworkclub

  • #41
    Nov 7, 2021 · 11 min

    Ep 37 Surya Bhedana Pranayama - Heating and Energizing Breathing

    Surya Bhedana Pranayama is one of the classical breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. It involves breathing in through the right nostril, and out through the left. It is a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing which aims to stimulate the Pingala nadi, an energy channel that in hatha yoga is linked to the sun, heat and activity. Modern studies have shown that the right nostril is linked with the left side of the brain, which is sometimes associated with linear, rational thinking, and the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system that mobilizes us for action https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie www.patreon/thebreathworkclub

  • #40
    Oct 31, 2021 · 16 min

    Ep 36 - Breathing and Fear

    This episode is about how our breathing relates to fear, and how we can use our breathing to manage emotions like fear, anxiety and worry. Breathwork is not a cure for everything, and unfortunately changing our breathing won't fix everything. But often, it's not a bad place to start Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond, who recently released a beautiful new album 'Oscailte' https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/ www.thebreathworkclub.ie www.patreon/thebreathworkclub

  • #39
    Oct 24, 2021 · 13 min

    Ep 35 Chandra Bhedana - Calming Left Nostril Breathing

    In this episode we look at Chandra Bhedana, a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing (which was covered in more detail in episode 17). For Chandra Bhedana we breathe in through the left nostril and out through the right nostril. In Yoga, this is thought to stimulate the Ida nadi, the energy channel that is linked to the moon, the parasympathetic nervous system, introspective behaviour, and the right side of the brain. This technique can help move us into a more calm, receptive state, and can be really nice to practice before bed, before meditation, after a big meal, or anytime to feel a little anxious www.thebreathworkclub.ie

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