E169: Asia: Body connection through breathwork

11/12/2025 52 min Temporada 3 Episodio 169

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Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings. In this episode, Asia discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for breathwork, the science behind it, and how it has impacted her parenting and personal relationships. She emphasizes the significance of listening to one's body and intuition, and offers advice for anyone who may be hesitant to explore breathwork. There is a profound connection between the effects of breathwork on mental health, connection, and self-discovery.If you find something in this episode helpful, please consider sharing with a friend and leaving a review. Takeaways*Breathwork can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions.*Cold plunging served as a catalyst for Asia's transformation.*Breathwork allows for emotional release and healing.*The practice fosters deeper connections with oneself and others.*Parenting perspectives shift through the lens of breathwork.*Creating safe spaces is essential for effective breathwork sessions.*Breathwork can bridge the gap between science and spirituality.*Listening to one's body is crucial in the healing process.*Intuition plays a significant role in personal growth and decision-making.*Daily breathwork practices can train the nervous system for better emotional regulation.Asia took her training with Breathless Expeditions, taking both the 21 Day Nervous System reset and the facilitator training course. She also offers several free breath work tracks on her website, Wild Mountain Breathwork.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey05:55 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging11:40 Discovering Breathwork: A Path to Connection17:35 Shifts in Perception and Relationships23:19 The Science Behind Breathwork29:23 Integrating Breathwork into Daily Life34:37 Facilitating Breathwork: Observations and Experiences39:53 Intuitive Insights Through Personal Breathwork45:36 Grounding Practices for Breathwork Facilitators50:02 Advice for Newcomers to Breathworkbreathwork, cold plunging, personal growth, mindfulness, mental health, connection, parenting, facilitation, self-discovery, wellness