How to Improve your Health and Increase
Your Energy Through Optimal Breathing
by Mike White and Mike Snyder
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Your Energy Through Optimal Breathing
by Mike White and Mike Snyder
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Health Benefits of Optimal Breathing
You can have.
Steady energy throughout the day
Great positive mood(s)
Freedom to breathe deeply and easily
Waking up clear headed and refreshed
A Clear mind and good memory
A strong vocal expression.
Consider this:
Our very lives begin and end with the breath. Between the two
sacred moments of birth and death, most of us will take countless
breaths and rarely give it a moment's notice. Usually, only who
consciously value the breath through spiritual and/or cultural
training or asthmatics and others who have suffered with (and
recovered from) other severe breathing conditions know the deep,
intimate connection between healthy breathing and vibrant living.
Scientists have observed that wild animals instinctively know how
to "shake off" the high stress of life-threatening situations and
return to a relaxed state where they are alert and aware without
sacrificing their health and survival needs. They are still able to
stay healthy, breath properly, procreate, eat and socialize. This
ability to maintain balance is an inborn trait. While humans have
the same instinct within, our modern lifestyles, which include
unnatural living conditions, high stress, environmental pollutants,
dishonoring social conditioning and poor food quality usually serve
to keep us out of touch with our natural ability to maintain proper
equilibrium. We do manage to procreate, socialize, eat and survive
but for many people, our lives are not realized at a satisfying level
and recurring health and emotional issues constantly hinder our
quality of life. Traumas, including subtle prolonged emotional
neglect, violent abuse or physical injury can separate us from our
instinctive selves for years. Usually, the breath is the first
physiological response to be affected by trauma. The change in
breathing patterns is rarely noticed, especially when the trauma
begins at a young age, yet the resulting effects on body, mind,
emotions and spirit are ultimately profound.
For many of us, there comes a time in our lives when we are eager
to expand beyond our self-imposed limitations. We are ready to
feel better, both physically and emotionally. Our adventurous spirit
awakens and we are ready to explore new ways of improving our
current condition. Whether we are suffering from a chronic
condition and desire a natural solution, or we simply want greater
love, strength, creativity, groundedness and power, attending to
our breath can quickly take us to a higher level of being.
Here are just a few of the ways healthy breathing affects our lives:
IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION
- Proper inflow of oxygen and outflow of CO2 increases vital
energy so the body has more energy to put towards it's constant
process of self-healing and detoxifying
- Your breath and breathing aids the immune system by:
- Lessens stress responses by regulating the nervous system that
staves off diverting energy from healthy immune system function
increasing oxygen to kill germs, viruses and parasites and support
healthy bacteria. . Oxygen works very much like T cells in that is
kills harmful bacteria, germs and viruses.
- Adding copious oxygen offsets fatigue, listlessness, repeated
infections, inflammations, allergic reactions, slow would healing,
chronic diarrhea and infections that represent an overgrowth of
some normally present organism, such as oral thrush, systemic
candidiasis, or vaginal yeast infections;
- Extra oxygen molecules attach to toxins and pollution and form
toxic waste that is excreted from the body via the breath and
other means of elimination which lessens work for immune system.
- Accelerating regeneration of tissues by allowing the regenerative
systems of the body to heal/regenerate instead of fight off
invaders.
It is not thought of that way but it really is a primary component
of the immune system. People often die in hospitals of the
combination or pneumonia and immune system weakness. Oxygen
levels and the immune system are completely interdependent.
Speeds recovery from trauma and disease
Partially compensates for inherited limitation and genetic
weaknesses
Normalizes physiological function impaired by drugs, chemical
imbalances, and unhealthy lifestyle factors
Helps develop a stronger ability to resist harmful external
forces such as negative environmental influences
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Dramatically aids in relief of many long term respiratory
difficulties such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD
Reduces chest pains due to tight muscles thus the tension
causing anxiety of "heart attack potential" is reduced
Opens up the chest to make breathing easier and fuller which
facilitates strengthening of the life force, emotional stability and
mental clarity to feel more energetic
Maintains body balance which supports ease of breathing
including proper CO2 elimination
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Improves blood circulation and relieves congestion
Increases supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout
the body
Increases flow of oxygen to oxygen loving organs such as the
brain and eyes
Eases the strain on the heart by increasing oxygen to the heart
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Calms a chronic "fright or flight" anxiety state by reversing the
breathing patterns which began at the time of the original trauma
Healthfully stimulates the nervous system where fatigue is
present
Overeating as a reaction or perceived relief from stress is
common.
Depending on the technique used, healthy breathing can
balance brain hemispheres
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Proper diaphragmatic action acts as a pump to massage the
internal organs, significantly aiding their function
Calms the emotions which directly affect the parasympathetic
nervous system of rest, digest and heal.
URINARY SYSTEM
Helps eliminate excess fluids through the breath
Reduces swelling of the body (edema)
Decreases stress on organs of elimination, thus helping the body
to naturally cleanse and tonify
THE LYMPHATICS SYSTEM
Increases depth and continuity of lymphatic fluid circulation
which plays a crucial role in eliminating toxic wastes and
strengthening the immune system
Helps speed recovery after major illnesses
MUSCULAR/LIGAMENTS
Relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension
Helps increase the supply of blood and nutrients to muscle
Upper body strength is directly affected by proper breathing
*Feeling better and more present in your body naturally leads
to a greater desire to exercise for health and enjoyment
Offsets and prevents formation of adhesions
Improves coordination and grace via greater relaxation and
self-awareness
STRUCTURAL
Invites internal sensing of optimal posturing
Helps prevent muscle adhesions
Releases and reduces muscular tension that eventually may
cause structural problems
Helps increase flexibility and strength of joints; when you
breathe easier you move easier
Can partially compensate for lack of exercise and inactivity due
to habit, illness or injury
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Healthy breathers look more rested and vibrant
Reduces wrinkles due to improved circulation and blood oxygen
flow
Results in radiant skin at any age
Replaces energy lost during the natural process of growth and
aging
MENTAL
Improves power of mental concentration and observation
The brain is an oxygen-loving organ, supplying greater oxygen
to the brain naturally enhances it's performance
Lower stress levels lead to higher productivity, greater learning
capacity, better decision making
EMOTIONAL
Increases feelings of safety, nurturing and self-acceptance
*Produces profound relaxation and inner peace (think: grace
under pressure and courage under fire)
Reverses effects of stress related to self-defeating habits and
tendencies, including childhood traumas, religious programming
and cultural conditioning
Strengthens coping skills
Increases positive energy
Enhances sense of self and inner power
Produces heightened self-awareness and self-love which leads
to healthier life choices about self care, relationships, work,
environment, etc.
SPIRITUAL
Deepens meditation or spiritual connection
Heightens intuition
Balances subtle energy systems affecting all the bodies:
physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
Enhances creativity
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Relaxation, self-love and self-acceptance enhanced by optimal
breathing leads to greater compassion for others
Helps clarify and strengthen boundaries and take responsibility
for their role in relationships
Increases awareness and management of subtle energies
within and around you and others
SEXUAL ENJOYMENT
Regulates intensity of orgasm
Higher relaxation levels and self-love lead to more compatible
partner choices
Welcoming and accepting higher levels of health, pleasure, power
and love is a gradual process for most people but many clients
find that breathing techniques facilitated by Optimal Breathing
Practitioners® often bring on immediate, dramatic results.
Continued practice serves to strengthen and build upon your
foundation. Re-learning to breathe the way nature intended from
the beginning is a significant portion of anyone's overall holistic
wellness program.
Michael Grant White is Executive Director of Breathing.com, The
BreathingSchool.com and core faculty member of the Center for
Professional Breathwork and Movement.
He is creator of several Rapid Healthy Breathing Development
programs. He is one of the most unusual teachers in the world
today and he has devoted over thirty years to breathing
development.
Mike is one of those rare individuals whose destiny was revealed to
him at a very young age by being asked to sing for his grammar
school student body. Subsequent physical abuse left him unable
to sing and what followed was a 40 year quest to regain his
singing voice and inner sense of wholeness. Learning what did
NOT work was almost as beneficial as learning what DID work.
Michael's students include a wide range of individuals, including
business executives, personal and spiritual growth seekers,
amateur and professional athletes, speakers and singers.
Today, Mike is working with some of our Nation's top physicians,
behavioral and alternative health specialists to expand he use
Optimal Breathing® in new and exciting areas of therapy, sports
performance and personal growth.
Originally designed as a personal growth development technique,
Optimal Breathing® realizes a much wider potential for accelerating
many self healing processes as well as being an important adjunct
to almost any wellness or therapy program.
Just as Optimal Breathing® removes the barriers that prevent
vocalists from reaching their performance potential, it can help
remove barriers in all of us, helping us to achieve our maximum
potential in whatever it is we do. Optimal Breathing® has shown
astonishing healing factors in various health conditions. Further
studies are being conducted with utilizing Optimal Breathing®.
Your breathing will be stronger, smoother, bigger, greater,
deeper, easier, and better coordinated. You will become stronger,
more clear headed, relaxed, and energetic. Breathing really is a
metaphor for life"
....Mike White, Optimal Breathing® specialist
New Age Applications of using the breath as a vehicle to:
1.Remove painful, energy-depleting effects of fear, including those
related to the fear of death, disease, the body, foods, parents and
other people, lack of abundance, impoverishment, phobias,
environmental threats, the future and the past, unstable economic
trends, political unrest, etc.
2. Neutralize pain from current hurt, disappointment or anger
resulting from past emotional trauma or negative experiences in
life.
3. Cleanse energy-depleting fearful elements, including our original
separation from Spirit or Higher Self.
4. Improve the possibility that karmic issues no longer need to be
resolved through pain and suffering, but through creativity and
joy.
5. Reduce or remove, due to improved adrenal function, allergies
and intolerances to foods, chemical substances, pesticides,
herbicides, air pollutants, radiation, medical drugs, pharmaceutical
by-products, etc.
6. Undo the root causes of some chronic illness, including cancer,
heart disease, MS, diabetes, arthritis, brain disorders,
depression,etc.
7. Remove any self perpetuating obstacles to fulfilling your
desires, such as selling a house, getting a dream job (provided
this is in your highest interest) or enhancing your gifts and
spiritual development.
8. Eliminate or minimize many difficulties or barriers in life.
9.Allow you to let go of resistance the root cause of much pain
and suffering in life.
10.Safeguard businesses, corporations, organizations,
governments, countries, etc. from potentially harmful influences.
Note from Mike:
Although the above 1-10 is quite a mouthful, anecdotal evidence
supports it. It can not be replicated but it DOES happen, and
often enough to at least allude to the possibility. Probability?? NO.
Possibility above average to allude to a significant cause effect
relationship? YEP!!
Sadly, hyperbole is too often included so this "new age" movement
suffers when its proponents become too willing to add "poetic
license" and not label it as such.
The common denominator to all this is the breath, what we eat
and how we think.
By Mike White
Breathing.com
You can have.
Steady energy throughout the day
Great positive mood(s)
Freedom to breathe deeply and easily
Waking up clear headed and refreshed
A Clear mind and good memory
A strong vocal expression.
Consider this:
Our very lives begin and end with the breath. Between the two
sacred moments of birth and death, most of us will take countless
breaths and rarely give it a moment's notice. Usually, only who
consciously value the breath through spiritual and/or cultural
training or asthmatics and others who have suffered with (and
recovered from) other severe breathing conditions know the deep,
intimate connection between healthy breathing and vibrant living.
Scientists have observed that wild animals instinctively know how
to "shake off" the high stress of life-threatening situations and
return to a relaxed state where they are alert and aware without
sacrificing their health and survival needs. They are still able to
stay healthy, breath properly, procreate, eat and socialize. This
ability to maintain balance is an inborn trait. While humans have
the same instinct within, our modern lifestyles, which include
unnatural living conditions, high stress, environmental pollutants,
dishonoring social conditioning and poor food quality usually serve
to keep us out of touch with our natural ability to maintain proper
equilibrium. We do manage to procreate, socialize, eat and survive
but for many people, our lives are not realized at a satisfying level
and recurring health and emotional issues constantly hinder our
quality of life. Traumas, including subtle prolonged emotional
neglect, violent abuse or physical injury can separate us from our
instinctive selves for years. Usually, the breath is the first
physiological response to be affected by trauma. The change in
breathing patterns is rarely noticed, especially when the trauma
begins at a young age, yet the resulting effects on body, mind,
emotions and spirit are ultimately profound.
For many of us, there comes a time in our lives when we are eager
to expand beyond our self-imposed limitations. We are ready to
feel better, both physically and emotionally. Our adventurous spirit
awakens and we are ready to explore new ways of improving our
current condition. Whether we are suffering from a chronic
condition and desire a natural solution, or we simply want greater
love, strength, creativity, groundedness and power, attending to
our breath can quickly take us to a higher level of being.
Here are just a few of the ways healthy breathing affects our lives:
IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION
- Proper inflow of oxygen and outflow of CO2 increases vital
energy so the body has more energy to put towards it's constant
process of self-healing and detoxifying
- Your breath and breathing aids the immune system by:
- Lessens stress responses by regulating the nervous system that
staves off diverting energy from healthy immune system function
increasing oxygen to kill germs, viruses and parasites and support
healthy bacteria. . Oxygen works very much like T cells in that is
kills harmful bacteria, germs and viruses.
- Adding copious oxygen offsets fatigue, listlessness, repeated
infections, inflammations, allergic reactions, slow would healing,
chronic diarrhea and infections that represent an overgrowth of
some normally present organism, such as oral thrush, systemic
candidiasis, or vaginal yeast infections;
- Extra oxygen molecules attach to toxins and pollution and form
toxic waste that is excreted from the body via the breath and
other means of elimination which lessens work for immune system.
- Accelerating regeneration of tissues by allowing the regenerative
systems of the body to heal/regenerate instead of fight off
invaders.
It is not thought of that way but it really is a primary component
of the immune system. People often die in hospitals of the
combination or pneumonia and immune system weakness. Oxygen
levels and the immune system are completely interdependent.
Speeds recovery from trauma and disease
Partially compensates for inherited limitation and genetic
weaknesses
Normalizes physiological function impaired by drugs, chemical
imbalances, and unhealthy lifestyle factors
Helps develop a stronger ability to resist harmful external
forces such as negative environmental influences
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Dramatically aids in relief of many long term respiratory
difficulties such as asthma, bronchitis, COPD
Reduces chest pains due to tight muscles thus the tension
causing anxiety of "heart attack potential" is reduced
Opens up the chest to make breathing easier and fuller which
facilitates strengthening of the life force, emotional stability and
mental clarity to feel more energetic
Maintains body balance which supports ease of breathing
including proper CO2 elimination
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Improves blood circulation and relieves congestion
Increases supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout
the body
Increases flow of oxygen to oxygen loving organs such as the
brain and eyes
Eases the strain on the heart by increasing oxygen to the heart
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Calms a chronic "fright or flight" anxiety state by reversing the
breathing patterns which began at the time of the original trauma
Healthfully stimulates the nervous system where fatigue is
present
Overeating as a reaction or perceived relief from stress is
common.
Depending on the technique used, healthy breathing can
balance brain hemispheres
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Proper diaphragmatic action acts as a pump to massage the
internal organs, significantly aiding their function
Calms the emotions which directly affect the parasympathetic
nervous system of rest, digest and heal.
URINARY SYSTEM
Helps eliminate excess fluids through the breath
Reduces swelling of the body (edema)
Decreases stress on organs of elimination, thus helping the body
to naturally cleanse and tonify
THE LYMPHATICS SYSTEM
Increases depth and continuity of lymphatic fluid circulation
which plays a crucial role in eliminating toxic wastes and
strengthening the immune system
Helps speed recovery after major illnesses
MUSCULAR/LIGAMENTS
Relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension
Helps increase the supply of blood and nutrients to muscle
Upper body strength is directly affected by proper breathing
*Feeling better and more present in your body naturally leads
to a greater desire to exercise for health and enjoyment
Offsets and prevents formation of adhesions
Improves coordination and grace via greater relaxation and
self-awareness
STRUCTURAL
Invites internal sensing of optimal posturing
Helps prevent muscle adhesions
Releases and reduces muscular tension that eventually may
cause structural problems
Helps increase flexibility and strength of joints; when you
breathe easier you move easier
Can partially compensate for lack of exercise and inactivity due
to habit, illness or injury
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Healthy breathers look more rested and vibrant
Reduces wrinkles due to improved circulation and blood oxygen
flow
Results in radiant skin at any age
Replaces energy lost during the natural process of growth and
aging
MENTAL
Improves power of mental concentration and observation
The brain is an oxygen-loving organ, supplying greater oxygen
to the brain naturally enhances it's performance
Lower stress levels lead to higher productivity, greater learning
capacity, better decision making
EMOTIONAL
Increases feelings of safety, nurturing and self-acceptance
*Produces profound relaxation and inner peace (think: grace
under pressure and courage under fire)
Reverses effects of stress related to self-defeating habits and
tendencies, including childhood traumas, religious programming
and cultural conditioning
Strengthens coping skills
Increases positive energy
Enhances sense of self and inner power
Produces heightened self-awareness and self-love which leads
to healthier life choices about self care, relationships, work,
environment, etc.
SPIRITUAL
Deepens meditation or spiritual connection
Heightens intuition
Balances subtle energy systems affecting all the bodies:
physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
Enhances creativity
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Relaxation, self-love and self-acceptance enhanced by optimal
breathing leads to greater compassion for others
Helps clarify and strengthen boundaries and take responsibility
for their role in relationships
Increases awareness and management of subtle energies
within and around you and others
SEXUAL ENJOYMENT
Regulates intensity of orgasm
Higher relaxation levels and self-love lead to more compatible
partner choices
Welcoming and accepting higher levels of health, pleasure, power
and love is a gradual process for most people but many clients
find that breathing techniques facilitated by Optimal Breathing
Practitioners® often bring on immediate, dramatic results.
Continued practice serves to strengthen and build upon your
foundation. Re-learning to breathe the way nature intended from
the beginning is a significant portion of anyone's overall holistic
wellness program.
Michael Grant White is Executive Director of Breathing.com, The
BreathingSchool.com and core faculty member of the Center for
Professional Breathwork and Movement.
He is creator of several Rapid Healthy Breathing Development
programs. He is one of the most unusual teachers in the world
today and he has devoted over thirty years to breathing
development.
Mike is one of those rare individuals whose destiny was revealed to
him at a very young age by being asked to sing for his grammar
school student body. Subsequent physical abuse left him unable
to sing and what followed was a 40 year quest to regain his
singing voice and inner sense of wholeness. Learning what did
NOT work was almost as beneficial as learning what DID work.
Michael's students include a wide range of individuals, including
business executives, personal and spiritual growth seekers,
amateur and professional athletes, speakers and singers.
Today, Mike is working with some of our Nation's top physicians,
behavioral and alternative health specialists to expand he use
Optimal Breathing® in new and exciting areas of therapy, sports
performance and personal growth.
Originally designed as a personal growth development technique,
Optimal Breathing® realizes a much wider potential for accelerating
many self healing processes as well as being an important adjunct
to almost any wellness or therapy program.
Just as Optimal Breathing® removes the barriers that prevent
vocalists from reaching their performance potential, it can help
remove barriers in all of us, helping us to achieve our maximum
potential in whatever it is we do. Optimal Breathing® has shown
astonishing healing factors in various health conditions. Further
studies are being conducted with utilizing Optimal Breathing®.
Your breathing will be stronger, smoother, bigger, greater,
deeper, easier, and better coordinated. You will become stronger,
more clear headed, relaxed, and energetic. Breathing really is a
metaphor for life"
....Mike White, Optimal Breathing® specialist
New Age Applications of using the breath as a vehicle to:
1.Remove painful, energy-depleting effects of fear, including those
related to the fear of death, disease, the body, foods, parents and
other people, lack of abundance, impoverishment, phobias,
environmental threats, the future and the past, unstable economic
trends, political unrest, etc.
2. Neutralize pain from current hurt, disappointment or anger
resulting from past emotional trauma or negative experiences in
life.
3. Cleanse energy-depleting fearful elements, including our original
separation from Spirit or Higher Self.
4. Improve the possibility that karmic issues no longer need to be
resolved through pain and suffering, but through creativity and
joy.
5. Reduce or remove, due to improved adrenal function, allergies
and intolerances to foods, chemical substances, pesticides,
herbicides, air pollutants, radiation, medical drugs, pharmaceutical
by-products, etc.
6. Undo the root causes of some chronic illness, including cancer,
heart disease, MS, diabetes, arthritis, brain disorders,
depression,etc.
7. Remove any self perpetuating obstacles to fulfilling your
desires, such as selling a house, getting a dream job (provided
this is in your highest interest) or enhancing your gifts and
spiritual development.
8. Eliminate or minimize many difficulties or barriers in life.
9.Allow you to let go of resistance the root cause of much pain
and suffering in life.
10.Safeguard businesses, corporations, organizations,
governments, countries, etc. from potentially harmful influences.
Note from Mike:
Although the above 1-10 is quite a mouthful, anecdotal evidence
supports it. It can not be replicated but it DOES happen, and
often enough to at least allude to the possibility. Probability?? NO.
Possibility above average to allude to a significant cause effect
relationship? YEP!!
Sadly, hyperbole is too often included so this "new age" movement
suffers when its proponents become too willing to add "poetic
license" and not label it as such.
The common denominator to all this is the breath, what we eat
and how we think.
By Mike White
Breathing.com
Enjoy the interview! Let me know your thoughts on
this call. Email me at
mike (at) therawdiet.com to let me know what you
liked best about this interview.
The special page mentioned on the call is
http://www.breathing.com/therawdiet.htm
From there you may click the link that will take you
to the free breathing test.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Mike Snyder and Mike White
this call. Email me at
mike (at) therawdiet.com to let me know what you
liked best about this interview.
The special page mentioned on the call is
http://www.breathing.com/therawdiet.htm
From there you may click the link that will take you
to the free breathing test.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Mike Snyder and Mike White
Mike White, Breathing
Development Specialist
Development Specialist