Powerful Breath
There's a lot of different breathing practices and techniques. Some are for relaxation, stress reduction, sleeping better, while some of them are energizing. But there's breathwork that is more intense: it heals past traumas and clears suppressed emotions. I talk more about that in today’s podcast with sought after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community, Christian de la Huerta. Tune in today and find out how you can heal your body, step into power, and even connect to the divine! What's Discussed in This Episode: [0:00] Introduction[6:49] What breathwork is and how it works[10:30] How breathwork can heal the body[13:05] The difference between breathwork and cognitive behavior therapy[14:48] How to use the breath to connect to the divine[17:50] Trauma, suppressed emotions, and relationships[20:30] How to start a spiritual practice in the middle of an existential crisis[26:02] Accessing God[27:45] How to practice meditation with progress over perfection[31:30] Why you shouldn’t chase the high of meditation[34:48] A quick breathwork exercise[43:38] Stepping into power About the Guest: Christian de la Huerta is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TEDx stage. His latest book is Awakening the Soul of Power. Resources: Check my latest podcast or listen to the previous ones (https://www.menopausemovement.com/podcast) Connect with me on Instagram (@drmichellegordon) Follow me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drmichellegordon) Visit Christian de la Huerta’s Website The power of breath: Christian de la Huerta at TEDxCoMo Books mentioned in this episode: Becoming Safely Embodied: A Guide to Organize Your Mind, Body and Heart to Feel Secure in the World (https://amzn.to/3BhKd5H) Autobiography of a Yogi (https://amzn.to/361YBRY) Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (https://amzn.to/3uc6bTz) True Meditation: Discover the Freedom of Pure Awareness The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself (https://amzn.to/3nxCHxL) The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image ( https://amzn.to/37LMn0L) Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free Amazon pays me a small fee when you buy using these links. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to The Menopause Movement Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! If You Like It, Donate To My Venmo! Thanks!: https://account.venmo.com/u/drgordonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.