Breathwork and meditation
free resources
Enjoy reading, listening and downloading valuable resources that can further improve your overall wellness. You may also enjoy reading some of Michael's substack articles found here. These cover a wide range of topics including philosophy, non-dual meditation, science fiction analysis and much more.
Below are some of my favorite guided meditations I share with clients so they can practice daily.
There is a 20, 10 or 5 minute option below, enjoy!
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about buteyko breathing
To understand why the breath must be the anchor to any system, consider the words of Dr. Arthur Guyton, who wrote the following in the world's bestselling physiology textbook:
"All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are due to a lack of oxygen at the cell level." This concept is in full agreement with Eastern medicine, which has held for thousands of years that a lack of chi, or prana, both of which mean breath, is the root cause of all chronic disease.
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In the 20th century, Dr. Konstantin Buteyko, a soviet engineer, physician, and researcher who was in charge of respiratory research for the Soviet Space Program rediscovered the healing power of the breath. He noticed that training people to be more tolerant of carbon dioxide would increase cellular oxygenation and reverse or prevent up to 80% of chronic diseases.
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The Buteyko Breathing Method focuses on reduced breathing volume to help regulate oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the body. It’s commonly used for conditions like asthma, anxiety, sleep apnea, and overall respiratory health.
Key principals:
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Nasal Breathing – Breathe through the nose, even during exercise and sleep.
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Reduced Breathing Volume – Breathe lightly and shallowly to avoid over-breathing (hyperventilation).
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Control Pause Test – Measures breath-holding time after exhaling to assess breathing efficiency.
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Relaxation & Awareness – Focus on slow, controlled breathing to maintain balance in oxygen and CO2 levels.
some of many benefits:
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Helps manage asthma and reduces the need for inhalers.
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Improves symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring.
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Can reduce anxiety and panic attacks by calming the nervous system.
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Supports better endurance and stamina in athletes.