Align Podcast

Jill Miller: Breathing Techniques For A Better Life | EP 487

Mar 28, 2024

Jill Miller, the queen of breathing, discusses the three zones of respiration, importance of nasal breathing, vagal stimulation techniques for calming, self-hygiene benefits, and the mind-body connection through breathing exercises in this enlightening podcast episode.

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Quick takeaways

Proper breathing mechanics are vital for well-being, focusing on areas like ribs, pelvic floor, and neck for optimal respiratory efficiency.

Understanding the three zones of respiration aids in identifying and correcting inefficient breathing patterns.

Chronic zone two breathing can lead to emergency-driven breathing, impacting respiratory efficiency and potentially causing issues like asthma or breathing challenges.

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Importance of Breathing Mechanics

Understanding how proper breathing mechanics contribute to overall well-being is crucial. Breathing exercises, including nasal-specific ones, play a significant role in optimizing respiratory efficiency. The ribs, pelvic floor, and neck are key areas to focus on for improved breathing. Respiratory diaphragm, the main driving force behind breathing, must be in coordination with these areas to ensure efficient breath control.

Introduction

2min

Breathing Mechanics and Zones: Impact on Well-being

22min

Optimizing Nasal Breathing for Better Health

8min

Hygiene and Introspection: Bidet Benefits and Emotional Avoidance

4min

Unlocking Parasympathetic States Through Vagal Stimulation

20min

Exploring Internal Safety and the Pelvic Floor

7min

Exploring the Diaphragm's Connection to the Mind and Gratitude for Body of Breath Book

4min

We are joined on The Align Podcast by the queen of breathing, Jill Miller. Jill has written two books on corrective exercise and is leading the charge on health & wellbeing.In this episode, Jill & I discuss the three zones of respiration, focusing on breathing, how air is a transient organ, how to breathe better through the nose, how the body affects everything, and so much more! This episode is packed full of really important information about the mind and body, so buckle up!

Thank you for tuning in. Jill shares such great insight, so don’t forget to share this one with your friends and family! Use this podcast as a way of bettering yourself and those around you. If you find yourself coming back to the podcast, hit that follow button and consider leaving us a kind review.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you again next week!

Enjoy the phenomenal, Jill Miller.

More About Jill Miller:

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, YA-CEP fascia expert, has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. Jill is the former anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal, has been featured in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Shape, Women’s Health, O, the Today Show, and is a contributing expert on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body, and a contributing author on self-myofascial release in the text book Fascia, Function and Medical Applications. She is the creator of dozens of instructional DVDs, including Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains with Tom Myers, Walking Well with Katy Bowman and Treat While You Train with Kelly Starrett DPT. Her new bestselling book is Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience. She lives in LA with her husband, 2 kids and rescue dog. www.tuneupfitness.com

Where To Find Jill:

Website: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TuneUpFitness

Instagram: @thejillmiller

Facebook: /JillMillerFaust

Jill’s Schedule: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/jill-miller-schedule

Move, Breathe, Roll Online Classroom: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/move-breathe-roll

Body By Breath Online (April 24-26): https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/online-course/body-by-breath

Roll Model Practitioner Training (May 16-17): https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/online-course/roll-model-method-certification-training

Body By Breath Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Breath-Inspiring-Emotional-Resilience/dp/1628604468/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2FALD5382WEJ3&keywords=body+by+breath+jill+miller&qid=1704255116&sprefix=bidy+by+breat%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

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