"In the general population, [dysfunctional breathing] is about 25 to 30%. In people with lower back pain, it's 50 percent. In people with anxiety and panic disorders, it's as high as 75%...” –Patrick McKeown

Do you experience anxiety, depression, migraines, congestion and snoring? The secret to conquering these symptoms may lie in fixing the way you breathe. 

Patrick McKeown, an international expert in health and performance breathwork, originally created The Oxygen Advantage®, a breathing method now taught by instructors around the globe. 

His groundbreaking book of the same name has significantly influenced both wellness communities and elite athletes. 

He’s gone on to create Invincible Breathing™, a method for mind, body and sport, and publish three other books: Breathing for Yoga (with a foreword by James Nestor), Atomic Focus, and The Breathing Cure.

In this episode, Patrick reveals how something as seemingly simple as breathing impacts everything from anxiety and depression to physical performance and life expectancy. He explains how to identify and correct faulty breathing patterns, and offers insights that improve mental and physical health. 

Join us as we dive deep into the transformative power of breathing!

Highlights

(10:08)The importance of down regulating for a sense of calm and reduced anxiety

(20:22) Why breathing less means better oxygenation.

(28:44) The science of breathing fast and slow 

(42:30) A simple technique to decongest stuffy noses

(50:08) Why mouth taping is the key to a good night’s sleep

(1:00:00) Patrick's advice on incorporating breathwork into daily life for maximum benefit.

Learn More

• Check out what happened when Tim experimented with mouth taping on Facebook.
• Visit oxygenadvantage.com
• Don’t miss Patrick McKeown as a featured speaker at the 2024 Health Optimisation Summit. Buy your ticket here.

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