Almost everyone has heard something like this before: “You are capable of far more than you know!” But most people don’t recognize the powers they could discover through breathwork, they will only find this out if they have to save their child from a wild animal or lift a boulder off their leg after a fall. In survival situations, our true strength can multiply in amazing ways. And while that’s all well and good, what I am interested in is how we can use transformational breathwork to supercharge our strength, our health, and our life right now to better handle the daily stressors and responsibilities that can drain our passion and inspiration if left unchecked. Knowing that we have a vast potential for vibrant health and superhuman ability within us, what is the most effective way to expand our resilience and vitality? There is scientific documentation of people who can subsist on sunlight alone. There are even people whose breathwork techniques enable them to hold their breath for over 20 minutes underwater, as unbelievable as it may seem. Tibetan monks can sit naked in the snow and dry ice-cold wet robes on their bodies by increasing their skin temperature through specialized breathing and meditation techniques. These are not tricks. They’re the result of focused training of the mind and physiology. Breathwork and focus of the mind are two primary keys that can unlock your virtually limitless potential. In my decades of experience as a teacher and student on the path of yoga, Qi Gong, and Tantra, I have come to know that conscious breathing is the thread of connection between them all. Each system has a legacy of powerful practices designed to increase the depth and richness of our breath, the energy it cultivates, and the awareness it brings. Written by: Shems Heartwell Source text + Video Demonstration: https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/breathwork-techniques-energy-vitality/ #breath #science #nature #art #poetry