Dr. Belisa Vranich, a clinical psychologist and breathing expert, delves into the transformative power of breath. She introduces the concept of Breathing Intelligence Quotient (BIQ) and emphasizes its role in enhancing health and managing stress. Listeners will learn about the importance of diaphragmatic breathing over suboptimal techniques and how proper methods can improve physical performance and emotional balance. Vranich also shares practical tips for incorporating breathwork into daily life, making it accessible for better health and resilience.
01:00:21
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Vertical vs Horizontal Breathing
Most people breathe vertically using neck and shoulder muscles rather than diaphragmatically.
Vertical breathing leads to shallow breaths, requiring faster rates that activate fight or flight responses.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Use Hip Tilt For Better Breath
Use a hip tilt to bring breath lower into the body during inhale and exhale.
Let hips help move breath instead of shoulders to maintain a low, effective breath.
insights INSIGHT
Breath and Physical Stability
Apical, vertical breathing destabilizes your center of gravity and increases risk of injury.
Low diaphragmatic breathing enhances both mental and physical stability, reducing injuries.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Belisa Vranich's "Breathing for Warriors" builds upon the foundation of her previous work, "Breathe," by specifically addressing the needs of athletes and individuals involved in physically demanding activities. The book explores how optimized breathing techniques can enhance performance, endurance, and recovery. It provides practical exercises and strategies for managing stress and anxiety in high-pressure situations, such as competitions or training sessions. Vranich emphasizes the importance of breath control for maintaining composure and focus during physical exertion. The book also delves into the physiological mechanisms behind breathwork and its impact on the body's energy systems.
Belly Breathe
Leslie Kimmelman
Lindsey Dale-Scott
Belly Breathe is a mindfulness board book that introduces children to the easy and effective technique of belly breathing. This method helps improve concentration and relieve tension, making it an excellent tool for kids to manage stress and emotions. The book features inviting animal pictures and straightforward suggestions, making it accessible for both children and adults to share.
Staring Down the Wolf
Mark Divine
Today, we are rebroadcasting Mark's interview with Dr. Belisa Vranich. Dr.
Belisa is both a clinical psychologist and a well-known expert on breathing.
She is also an author and recently released a book called Breathing for Warriors: Master Your Breath to Unlock More Strength, Greater Endurance, Sharper Precision, Faster Recovery, and an Unshakable Inner Game.
Listen in as she talks with Commander Divine about the importance of proper breathing for managing health and stress.
Learn about: BIQ -
Breathing Intelligence Quotient - Dr. Belisa's model for understanding breathing
Using the right muscles to breath and horizontal versus vertical breathing
Taking a very brief break several times a day to interrupt the stress, so that we aren't spending every second feeling and breathing in a stressful way
Listen to this episode for practical tips about how to breathe properly for greater health.
The Mark Divine Show 
