Breathing JOY with Louise Mortimer
The JOY Broadcast
The Science: How Breath Regulates the Nervous System
Louise outlines up‑regulating and down‑regulating breath techniques, heart rate coherence, and vagus nerve stimulation.
This week, Ali is joined by the very talented Louise Mortimer to talk all things breathe & body.
They delve into the transformative practice of breath work, exploring its differences from meditation, the science behind it, and its profound impact on emotional health. They discuss practical techniques for integrating breath work into busy lives, the importance of self-connection, and the role of community in fostering emotional well-being.
Louise shares her personal journey of healing through breath work, emphasising the significance of embracing all emotions and the power of vulnerability. The discussion culminates in insights on navigating fear, authenticity, and the lessons learned throughout the year, encouraging listeners to harness the power of their breath for greater clarity and connection.
Points of discussion:
- Breathwork is a functional practice distinct from meditation.
- Understanding the mechanics of breath can enhance emotional regulation.
- Breathwork can help navigate the nervous system between sympathetic and parasympathetic states.
- Engaging the diaphragm is crucial for effective breathing techniques.
- Simple breathwork techniques can be integrated into busy lives.
- Up-regulating breath techniques can enhance focus and clarity.
- The diaphragm is a unique muscle that plays a key role in breathing.
- Coming back to center is essential for emotional well-being.
- Self-connection is vital for authentic relationships.
- Emotions are welcome guests in our lives and should be honored.
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Guest information:
Louise Mortimer is a mix-modality breathwork practitioner and coach whose work blends science, somatics and lived experience. Her own journey through anxiety, depression and burnout led her to discover the power of the breath as a gateway to come back to center and create long lasting authentic change.
Through practices ranging from functional breath and nervous system regulation to deeper transformational sessions, Louise helps people connect to themselves. Allowing people to explore safety within the body, allowing them to process what has been held by the body. She is passionate about making breathwork both accessible and profoundly transformative. Whether it’s calming the hum of everyday stress, opening your window of tolerance to stress or exploring altered states of consciousness for healing.
Louise holds space with a balance of grounded science and deep human connection, inviting people to explore their inner landscapes and discover just how much potential is unlocked when we learn to breathe with awareness.
Find & follow & connect with Louise here:
www.thespxce.co.uk
www.instagram.com/thespxce.uk
www.linkedin.com/louisemortimer
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