Ed Harrold Life With Breath Podcast

According to Ayurveda, not only should our diet change with the seasons, even our pranayama should be tweaked three times a year, says Larissa Hall Carlson, former dean of Kripalu's School of Ayurveda and the co-leader of Yoga Journal's Ayurveda 101 & 201 courses. We met with Larissa last year to discuss the transition from winter to spring (vata to kapha seasons). Now we're going to dive into mov...

Embodiment is a practice that allows us to connect to the here and now by using our amazing bodies as resources for healing. Our bodies are wise and exceptionally capable at informing us when something is wrong or in need of our attention. Most of us can tell when we need to go to the bathroom, blow our nose, or tend to a wound. These are simple, relatively neutral experiences we are used to attun...

2020 and 2021 were humbling and horrifying years, and there’s still so much COVID- related grief and heartache, uncertainty and fear. Who among us, red state, blue state, even in our current state of COVID confusion, isn’t sick and tired of being sick and tired? Of course there’s light at the end of the tunnel. It’s helping you find the light inside the tunnel that motivated prize-winning journali...

I'm thrilled to speak with my long time friend Nancy on the topic of breathing and our sleep health. HOW we breathe impacts our ability to enjoy a restful night's sleep. Join us to learn more About Nancy Rothstein, MBA, The Sleep Ambassador®, Director of Sleep Health at Resonea® As The Sleep Ambassador®, Nancy inspires a new respect for sleep and its impact on all aspects of work, life and well-be...

Can't wait to speak about breath with this power couple! They are bringing the power of breath to corporate clients across the UK. Lianne Weaver is the founder of Beam Development & Training Ltd, which delivers unique and accredited wellbeing, happiness, personal development and resilience training to companies and individuals both in the classroom and online across the World. She works with gover...

Humming is a powerful tool for stimulating your chakras, the vagus nerve and overall health and well-being. Learn more about Kathleen at www.thesoundlady.com Stay up to date on Breath by subscribing to the channel! To learn more about Ed Harrold visit: www.edharrold.com Ed Harrold's books on Amazon 1) Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU 2) BodyMindBusiness: The Business Of BE'ing Within Ed Harrold'...

Learn how breath plays a vital role in regulating the emotional centers in our brain. We'll also dive into how regulation of our emotions is key for transforming habits and behaviors driven from those unhealthy emotions. Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media and host of the Wellness Force Podcast. Josh has spent the past 19 years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering th...

Joshlyn Steele, the founder of Yoga and Youth – a cause that brings yoga to kids. Our yoga programs are taught at the YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, YWCA, and several daycares and early learning centers across the country. We also have Pop Up Kids classes at various yoga studios across the country in addition to fundraising virtual yoga classes and live outdoor events. A portion...

Breathwork author and researcher Tom Granger talks about the crucial role of breath in the creative process. Learn how breathwork unlocked Tom's creativity as he shares tips on how to get in touch with your own artistic intuition using ultra simple breathing techniques. About Tom Granger Tom is a teacher, author and artist from the UK. He is dedicated to making breathwork and meditation easy, expe...

Dr. Lori Shemek is an award winning best selling author with her book, How To Fight FATflammation. Together, Lori & Ed will dive into how proper breathwork and diet act as anti-inflammatory mechanisms for improving health and digestion. About Lori Shemek, Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC is well known as a pioneer in creating global awareness of low-level inflammation and how it is the underlying cause of mo...

Tested with over 5000 people in an ice bath! Tim has an interesting job. He puts people in ice baths all over the world. He has found a breathing technique that works to help people get completely calm. Even in an ice bath. In one minute time. Tim can explain in 5 minutes time how our nervous system is wired and what the secret is behind stress relief. About Tim Vandervliet Tim van der Vliet is on...

Many forms of meditation rely on awareness of breath as a foundational element of practice. This technique is sometimes referred to as ‘remembering.’ But what is it we are remembering when we return our attention to the here and now of the easy, natural flow of this breath? How can awareness of breath lead to happiness, inner peace and even liberation? You will love how we are always given opportu...

I have been training with Kettlebells for the last 15 years; most heavily in the last 2 years. By incorporating breathwork into animal style movements, I've created a training workout that's dynamic and powerful! Join me to learn how I've married to these two together. About AJ Holland Professional & Semi Professional Baseball Player, Atlanta Braves + overseas in Europe and Australia; NSPA Weightl...

Ed Harrold and Emily Hightower share their background in Yoga Pranayama studies and explore the opportunities and challenges of breath skills becoming mainstream in the West. Emily Hightower was initially trained in Pranayama Yoga by Deborah Koehn and furthered her studies with many Master Teachers over the last 20 years including Ed Harrold, who gave Breath AS Medicine training to Emily and her h...

Based on the principles within Micah's book, "Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature" we're going to discuss how to apply breath and mindfulness practices help to deepen our connection with Nature. About Micah Mortali: Micah Mortali is the author of “Rewilding: Meditations, Practices and Skills for Awakening in Nature”, published by Sounds True. His life’s work is rec...

Cara is a leading authority of body-brain strategies to get you out of your head and into your optimal state. Ed & Cara discuss how she applies breathwork strategies into her cross-training for mental fitness philosophy. About Cara Bradley Cara Bradley is a leading authority of mental fitness having led thousands through her signature strategies to work and play in flow. Drawing on 30+ years of bo...

Since 2003, MindUP has been helping children globally develop the mental fitness necessary to thrive in school and throughout their lives. MindUP was developed by a team of experts focusing on four pillars: neuroscience, social-emotional learning (SEL), positive psychology and mindful awareness. The MindUP program has been shown to increase pro-social actions, decrease aggressive behaviors, and im...

One of most fundamental and common breathing practices within yoga is the long, slow, deep breathing pattern. In a number of studies of yoga practice, slow yogic breathing has been a practice that beginners often immediately begin to adopt and benefit from in their daily lives as a valuable coping and health strategy. It has also made its way into modern Western medicine as a fairly well know rela...

Breath control in physical and mental health as it enhances performance both on and off the field. About Michael Miletic, MD Advancing the field of brain-body-mind science for your best health. Dr. Michael Miletic is a former Olympic athlete and a prominent physician specializing in clinical neuroscience and integrative metabolic medicine. Dr. Miletic evaluates the brain, mind, and body and brings...

In children, the harmful effects of mouth breathing are far greater since it's during their formative years. Many children diagnosed with Sleep Disordered Breathing/Obstructive Sleep Apnea have also been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Learn how mouth breathing and/or shallow breathing can be root cause. About Dr. Kevin Boyd: Dr. Boyd is a Pediatric Dentist in Chicago. He is an attending instructor in th...

How can we overcome challenges in our everyday lives? How can we trust our inner voice more? Join Agapi & I as we reveal "how to find your joy one breath at a time." About Agapi Stassinopoulis Agapi is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdo...

On our next "Life With Breath" Expert Series, we're speaking with Martin McPhilimey, Consultant, Scientist & Coach, on the role of breath as it relates to chronic disease conditions. Martin and I will discuss chronic disease conditions such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, hypertension and anxiety, and how we can utilise breath as a non-pharmacological means to better manage these issues and hu...

Our breathing is the foundation of our health and life. It regulates and controls organ functions, blood chemistry and perceptions. There are simple and powerful ways to change our breathing and change our lives. The diaphragm is an important muscle that helps us to breathe. Diaphragmatic breathing is our foundational breath. When practiced properly, we experience optimal health and well-being. In...

Agni is the force behind digestion and metabolism. Ama is the toxic product of improperly digested food. Ama disturbs digestion and creates imbalances within the Doshas. Exploring the role of breath through the lens of Ayurveda and Yogic philosophies, we'll explore the depths and vital role of using the breath in alternative healing work; the roles of Agni (digestive fire) and Ama (waste) in the a...

Whereas the neurophysiology of respiration has traditionally focused on automatic brainstem processes, higher brain mechanisms underlying the cognitive aspects of breathing are gaining increasing interest. Therapeutic techniques have used conscious control and awareness of breathing for millennia with little understanding of the mechanisms underlying their efficacy. We will discuss recent results...