Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork with Richard L. Blake & Taylor Somerville

May 23

Written By RUNGA

After a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork.

If you’re curious about the transformative and healing power of breathwork, you’re in the right place, as Richard and Taylor bring their unique perspectives to this comprehensive discussion. They explore the physiological, mental, and emotional benefits, and share essential techniques like CO2 tolerance and nasal and diaphragmatic breathing.

Plus, they debunk common myths and caution against the dangers of unregulated breathwork coaching, offering the sage advice: “Beware of the guru.”

Key takeaways from this episode:

[04:57] The Science and Benefits of Breath Work Explained
[17:07] Deep Dive into CO2 Tolerance and Its Impact on Health
[28:26] The Magic of Nasal Breathing and Its Benefits
[39:01] The Interplay Between Breath, Posture, and Emotional Well-being
[48:45] Breathwork as a Foundation for Physical Strength and Stability
[01:01:19] Harnessing Breathwork for Emotional Regulation and Reactivity Control
[01:22:19] Debunking Myths and Navigating the Breathwork Space

Quotes from Episode:

“What I love about breathwork is that it acts like a rudder on your ship. Many people feel like they are a ship in a storm, being tossed around by life's waves. Breathwork helps you steer. If you need to relax, you can use your breath. If you need more energy for a workout, you can use your breath for that too.”
“As a breathwork practitioner, people often project their admiration onto you, thinking you're amazing. That power is so easily corruptible and that's why you get so many terrible life coaches, shamans and breathworkers.”