I’ll start with a confession: I don’t believe in a "regulated nervous system." In this day and age, with constant notifications, fast-paced living, and endless demands, keeping your system completely "regulated" all the time is damn near impossible.

It isn't about remaining perfectly calm 24/7. It’s the ability to catch yourself in the moment that matters. Most of us choose how we react, but more often than not, those reactions are patterns that were taught to us or handed down through generations without us even realizing it.

Becoming a "Human Onion Peeler"

Spiritual reasons aside, this is exactly why I teach Breathwork. We react the way we do for a reason. Breathwork helps peel back the layers of our taught patterns, habits, and stored generational trauma. I like to consider myself a human onion peeler.

Because let's be honest — breathwork can be hard. It can be uncomfortable and confronting. Don't get me wrong, it is also gloriously joyful and fun most of the time! But initially, when your system is under fire and pushed out of its comfort zone, memories or thoughts you haven’t visited in years can surface.

Meeting Your "Window of Tolerance"

That edge is what we call the window of tolerance — a space where we feel slightly out of control of what we're feeling. My invitation to you is simple: come to the edge of that place, look it square in the face, and welcome it with loving arms. There is something truly beautiful waiting on the other side of what we’ve buried for years, or even lifetimes.

The Science: Why Nasal Breathing Matters

Breathwork has the incredible power to shift your entire state of being in a very short amount of time. And the best part? If you’re alive, you can do it.

Consistent nasal breathing throughout the day activates our parasympathetic nervous system — our body’s built-in "chill out" button. Anatomically, our noses were designed specifically for breathing. Mouth breathing, on the other hand, causes us to breathe faster and higher up in the chest.

From a physiological standpoint, mouth breathing washes out far too much CO₂. Low CO₂ levels are often the root cause behind constant yawning, low energy, dizziness, brain fog, or that frustrating feeling that you just can't catch a full breath. The deeper and slower we breathe into the belly through the nose, the safer our minds and bodies feel.

Further Reading & Resources

Eltham wellness Links
Breathwork Services | Eltham Wellness Centre
Ice Baths & Nervous System Recovery
Infrared Sauna Therapy

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More info on the topic

Healthline: Mouth Breathing vs. Nasal Breathing

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