In this episode, we hang out with Hannes Bend (@hannesbend) and learn how to alter our body chemistry using powerful breathing techniques. He shares with us how yoga, meditation, and breathwork have helped him heal from decades of depression linked to his birth trauma. Hannes teaches breathing, mindfulness, and yoga and has trained personally with “The Iceman” Wim Hof and Tibetan meditation healer Drukmo Gyal. He has also contributed to neuroscientific research on meditation and breathing with Michael Posner (University of Oregon) and Ray Lee (Princeton University). His latest creative project, breathing.ai, is patented software that adapts the colours and fonts on a screen to match the user’s calmest physiological state.

We begin the episode with 15-minute guided deep breathing exercise led by Hannes.

Enjoy and breathe deeply!

Highlights:

• 15 minute Guided Deep Breathing Exercise
• Breathwork for Anxiety and Depression
• Wim Hof Method
• Neuroscience of Meditation
• Virtual Reality and Biofeedback for Wellness
• Empowering Kids to Self-regulate with Breathing
• Personalizing Screens Using AI and Biodata

Resources:

• Breathing.ai
• Breath NY Meetup 
• Wim Hof Method
• Michael Posner 
• Risa Kaparo
• Ed Vogel Lab
• Mission Be – Mindfulness Education

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Guided Deep Breathing (15 min)

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Is it okay if we do a bit of sharing? Maybe? I’m curious to also hear what Thal experience there and I’d love to share some of my experiences.

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