The Mindvalley Podcast

Breathwork vs. Medicine: The Science Behind Niraj Naik’s Soma Breath | Ep65

Dec 30, 2024

Neeraj Naik, a former pharmacist turned breathwork expert and founder of Soma Breath, shares his incredible journey of healing through breathwork. He reveals how simple breathing techniques can alleviate anxiety, increase focus, and even simulate psychedelic experiences. Naik discusses the science behind breath as a powerful tool for emotional and physical well-being, and he highlights its potential as an alternative treatment for depression. Tune in to discover how mastering breath can transform your life!

50:40

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Neeraj Naik

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Quick takeaways

Niraj Naik demonstrates how breathwork can serve as an effective alternative therapy for healing chronic conditions and enhancing well-being.

The Soma Breath method combines breathwork with music, enabling individuals to achieve transformative altered states of consciousness without external substances.

Deep dives

The Power of Breathwork

Breathwork, rooted in the ancient practice of pranayama, serves as a potent tool for energy manipulation and healing. Neeraj Nayak emphasizes that breathing controls how we produce energy in the body, influencing various physiological functions. Cambridge University has found that the effect of Nayak's Soma Breath protocol can mimic the impact of psilocybin, a substance known for treating severe depression, illustrating the significant potential of breathwork as an alternative therapy. By adjusting our intake of oxygen and carbon dioxide, individuals can achieve remarkable mental and emotional states without the need for external substances.

Intro

4min

Exploring the Power of Breathwork and Energy Control

2min

The Healing Power of Breathwork

21min

Soma Breathing: A Potential Alternative to Psychedelics for Depression Treatment

2min

Mastering Breath Control

7min

Transformative Journeys: Love, Breath, and Conscious Living

12min

Harnessing Breathwork for Optimal Physiology

2min

Can breathing really do what medicine couldn’t? Niraj Naik, Founder and CEO of Soma Breath, a former pharmacist turned breathwork expert, shares how he used breathwork to heal himself when doctors said his illness was incurable. His journey will make you rethink everything about health and what’s possible with just your breath.

\In this episode, Niraj explains how simple breathing techniques can ease anxiety, boost focus, and even activate the effects of psychedelics—yes, you read that right! He shares the science behind it and how breath connects to energy and emotions in ways most of us have never realized.

It’s not just about healing—it’s about living with more joy and connection. From his personal breakthroughs to his creative “BJing” (Breath Jockeying) sessions, Niraj shows how breathwork can change your life in ways you never expected.

Key Timestamps

[00:00] Niraj Naik and Soma breathwork.

[00:04:32] How does breathwork unlock energy and healing?

[00:08:45] The profound effect of a simple breathing exercise

[00:09:04] Reprogramming of the subconscious mind.

[00:12:10] End suffering from health issues with breathwork.

[00:13:54] Breathwork for altered states of mind.

[00:17:52] Activating a psychedelic experience with breathwork.

[00:22:41] How does breathwork boost performance?

[00:26:22] Can Soma breathwork help with severe depression?

[00:28:58] Breath as the remote control of mind, body, and spirit.

[00:32:04] The surprising link between breath and heart rate.

[00:35:45] How Niraj found his soulmate through Mindvalley.

[00:38:36] Connecting love of music with breathwork.

[00:41:27] Why the breath-based lifestyle is the ultimate life hack.

Memorable Quotes

"Your breath is like the remote control for your mind, body, and spirit—it gives us power, control over things we thought we had no control over. " – Niraj Naik

"The less you need to breathe—actually, the longer you live. The slower you age. Breathing makes us age, unfortunately. Everyone's watching this right now—I'm breathing, you're aging a little bit." – Niraj Naik

Where to Find Our Guest

Website: https://somabreath.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirajnaikofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somabreath

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