Breathwork: The Natural Way to Boost Energy, Focus and Wellbeing with Ricardo Urbina

Did you know your breath holds the key to unlocking a calmer, healthier you? In this episode, we delve into the world of breathwork with Ricardo Urbina, a certified breathwork instructor and insurance broker specializing in international schools. Ricardo will guide us through the power of conscious breathing exercises, exploring how they can: Boost energy levels and focus Promote relaxation and reduce stress Improve overall well-being Here's what you'll learn: [3:48] Meet Ricardo Urbina: Get to know Ricardo's background and passion for breathwork. [4:58] A History of Breath: Discover the origin and fascinating evolution of breathwork practices. [6:38] Breathe for Your Mind: Explore the science behind how breathwork benefits your mental health. [10:32] Breathwork in the Classroom: Learn about the breathwork techniques Ricardo uses to empower kids in schools. [13:12] The 90-Second Breathwork Fix: Experience a powerful breathwork exercise you can do in just 90 seconds! [17:53] The Breath-Body Connection: Understand how breathwork impacts your physiological systems. [22:07] Mastering Your Breath: Uncover the "correct" way of breathing for optimal health. [25:34] Sleep Like a Baby: Learn how breathwork can improve your sleep quality. [31:15] Breathwork and Spirituality: Explore the potential connection between breathwork and spiritual practices. Notable quotes: ●      “Through breathwork, you can help yourself, teach yourself or allow yourself to enter into hyper-focus state easier.” ●      “Our diaphragm has become weak because of shallow breathing, causing anxiety and depression.” ●      “Good sleep increases your levels of energy the next day.” Let’s Connect Connect with Ricardo Urbina: ●      https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardourbina/⁠ Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts: ●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/ Connect with Mike Pierre: ●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/ More resources ●     Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 24-25. ●     Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ●     Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. ●     Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship ●     Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.

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Welcome to the ISS EDUlearnTM: Ask Me Anything (AMA) Podcast, brought to you by the nonprofit organization International Schools Services (ISS). Our podcast is designed to provide professional development for the global education community, covering topics from curriculum and diversity, equity, and inclusion, to marketing and human resources. If you have questions, we have answers! Join us live and continue the conversation. To stay informed about newly-announced PD, visit https://www.iss.edu/events and sign up for communications. For more information, email mpierre@iss.edu.