JD Thomas: Mastering the Psychology of Breath through Proactive Breathwork techniques, Intimacy and Connection practices, accessing the primal state, reaching the highest standards for optimal perform

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"I had a one-hour breathwork session with myself without knowing it, and I experienced connection and bliss; this changed my life." - JD Thomas.

Isra Garcia interviews JD Thomas, an ex-professional athlete who founded his breath and bodywork school. He is passionate about people, connection, and intimacy and shares Tantra. He is currently training pro tennis players to use breathing during matches to manage their mind states and perform optimally.

"Rhythmic breathing is essential because you want more freedom and flow in life, and then you want expansion; whatever you do with breathing, you also do it to the mind." - JD Thomas.

"I believe what is missing is Psychology of Breath…. In breathing practices. Proactive Breathwork is The Psychology of Breathing" - JD Thomas

"When you try to do what you think you can know, you must surrender at some point." - JD Thomas.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode with JD Thomas:

1. JD's life milestones and most impactful moments - one learning for each.
2. About listening to your inner voice.
3. Getting in touch with your inner master.
4. The four biggest takeaways after more than 20 years of experience in Breathwork for JD Thomas.
5. JD Thomas ellaborating on "What is missing is the Psychology of Breath in Breathing Practices." 
6. How has proactive Breathwork enhanced JD Thoma's life explicitly? And What's the common factor that has empowered so many people?
7. Examples of breathing patterns and what they mean.
8. JD Thomas share with us how he handles stress and Anxiety.
9. His top personal practices for alignment and focus at this moment.
10. His most formidable challenge recently, and how he has overcome it. 
11. Ask the breath and the breath will tell you.
12. How do you release emotions and feelings you no longer need? 
13. From your experience and work, what are the fundamental pillars for optimal performance in life and work, and how can we cultivate each?
14. What is missing in getting intimate with ourselves? And what's the recipe, if any, for getting intimate and connecting with others?
15. How JD Thomas combines Tantra with Breathwork, and the most helpful practice for him.
16. JD Thoma's experience with psychedelics, his learnings and how he sees psychedelics and Breathwork working together.
17. How someone can release more DMT during a breathwork session.
18. The breathing practices we should know.
19. Essential habits that support JD Thomas to feel satisfied.
20. The skill he is trying to master - and the process he is following.
21. His favourite physical exercises.
22. JD Thomas shares the mental practices that help him get your mind unstuck.
23. JD's suggestion to increase one's vitality.
24. An iconic work team for JD Thomas would be...
25. If JD Thomas could try three new things unrelated to what he is doing right now...
26. The things he would you change if he was about to start from scratch now, knowing what he already know.
27. His secret rituals for staying healthy and positive.
28. The challenge JD Thomas launches to the audience, and the question he would want you to respond to.
29. His best Hack is...
30. Biggest lifetime learning.
31. A mind-blowing experience he had...
32. The most crazy adventure he has been through.
33. Parting thoughts - the final message.

"I have experienced DMT, and the experience of the Breathwork is the same without trying the substance. It's natural; it's always there; we are always breathing" - JD Thomas.

Podcast show notes and resources

• Proactive Breath School.
• JD Thomas's Instagram account.
• 21-day empowerment practice (English)
• Práctica de 21 días de Empoderamiento (Castellano)
• Five-Day Breathing Practice (free course)
• Breath - James Nestor book.
• The Power of Intention - Wayne Dyer book.

"Intimacy is sharing your deeper darkness with someone else" - JD Thomas.

Podcast - JD Thomas: Mastering the Psychology of Breath through Proactive Breathwork techniques, Intimacy and Connection practices, accessing the primal state, reaching the highest standards for optimal performance, empowering sexuality and increasing vitality.

"Anything is possible with breath" - JD Thomas.