Are you feeling stress or anxiety about something right now? How are you holding your shoulders? Are you breathing through your nose or your mouth? Is your breath shallow or deep?
This week, Sara talks with Stephanie Green about the power of breathwork to alleviate anxiety and lift your mood. Stephanie is a Vancouver Islander who lives in Nanaimo. She is founder of OmTown Yoga Studio and is also an ultra runner and mountain biker, turned multi-day adventure racer.
Like so many guests, Stephanie learned how to overcome patriarchal notions that limit women's potential, and used her own knowledge, physical strength, and skill to propel her mental and emotional growth.
Sara and Stephanie discuss:
- Gender dynamics in adventure racing and how women are often seen as "mandatory gear"
- Remaining open and curious to learning new skills, especially as an adventure racer
- How motherhood prepared Stephanie for several races that required patience and sleep deprivation
- How breathing deeply and efficiently can improve running form, economy, and overall athletic performance by connecting the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and core
- Nasal breathing vs. mouth breathing for better health and athletic performance
- Employing simple nasal breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and lift your mood throughout the day
- Using breathwork to manage fear and anxiety in racing and competition
So, breathe deep (through your nose), relax, and enjoy the episode.
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