Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, & Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Under Pressure!
What Breathwork Taught Me About Self-Control and Mental Health
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What Breathwork Taught Me About Self-Control and Mental Health

BREATHWORK What if the key to mental clarity, emotional resilience, and real self-control wasn’t something you had to buy - but something you’ve had all along? Will explores how breathwork - a practice rooted in ancient wisdom and now supported by mo...

BREATHWORK

What if the key to mental clarity, emotional resilience, and real self-control wasn’t something you had to buy - but something you’ve had all along?

Will explores how breathwork - a practice rooted in ancient wisdom and now supported by modern neuroscience - profoundly reshapes the way you think, feel, and respond to stress. Will breaks down why breath is more than just a bodily function; it’s a form of neurotechnology that can reset your nervous system, enhance focus, and reconnect you with yourself.

Whether you’re skeptical or already curious, this conversation will challenge how you relate to your own body and invite you to slow down, breathe intentionally, and discover what’s been hidden in plain sight.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - The Power of Breath Work

02:48 - Understanding Neurotechnology and Breath

05:44 - Pro Tips for Effective Breath Work

11:56 - Overcoming Obstacles in Breath Work

17:46 - Breathing Techniques and Practices

28:30 - Breathwork Basics: The Reset Breath

30:18 - Box Breathing: Focus and Grounding

33:41 - Kapalabhati: The Breath of Fire

38:21 - Commitment to Breath: Daily Practice and Transformation.

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