breathwork for self-development

How do breathwork and spirituality relate to one another? For those who have "lost" our religion, how do we start to navigate what spirituality really means to us?

This is, in part, what Ben Holt came on the podcast to share with us today. Ben is a breathworker and teacher whose long journey of coming home to himself laid the foundation for creating a big, beautiful impact in the world through his offerings and businesses.

In this conversation, Ben bridges ancient wisdom with modern insights to share how plant medicine, breathwork, and other holistic practices have supported him along his own spiritual journey – and how technology is part of the awakening that, in his eyes, is elevating our collective consciousness in a positive way.

 We unravel the historical significance of breath in various spiritual traditions, discussing into its role as a bridge connecting the physical and spiritual worlds and the science behind intentional breathing and its profound effects on our physiology and mental well-being. 

Ben sees breathwork as a potent tool for supporting people in untethering from the societal conditioning that's keeping us in a state of human suffering so we can come home to what is truly meaningful to us.

Takeaways from this episode:

1. If you see someone who has achieved success, there's been a decade of  doubts, fear, and unworthiness they've overcome. 
2. Despite the negativity visible in the world around us, we are evolving in an upward trend. 
3. Be open to seeing reality for what it actually is, instead of fixating on it being something familiar to you.
4. You can experience "God" within yourself, and breathwork is a way of helping you do that.
5. Magic is all around you, but you have to be willing to let go of everything you've been told to truly see it. 

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This episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.
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Meet Ben Holt

Ben Holt is the founder of Connect and Evolve, an experiential program focused on providing resources for preventative health as well as full-spectrum wellness and spiritual growth. Ben's unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a plethora of healing modalities both ancient and modern designed uniquely for each client him and his team work with.

Instagram: @connectandevolve

Website www.connectandevolve.com or awakenedbreath.org

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Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Have you been twisting yourself into a perfect pretzel to do all the meditation and mindfulness practices the experts have told you to do, but can't seem to make any progress on the flurry of limiting beliefs running through your mind?

So many people give up on mindfulness practices because they feel pressured to do it "perfectly" or they can't seem to quiet their mind enough to feel like it's "working."

As part of Week 1 of Brilliance of Breathwork Month: Demystifying Mindfulness, I share the two big moments where breathwork very practically came into my life as the thing that transformed my own personal journey.

These two moments were just the beginning of how impactful breathwork has been on my life, how it took me out of the suffering of the past and the "wanting" of the future so I could become fully present in the now.

In these moments, there were  two books whose ideas about mindfulness and breathwork were transformative for me:

1. Chi Running by Danny Dreyer
2. You are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh 

These books helped me to realize that, when we are in physical and emotional pain, we are living in the past. When we are dissatisfied, we are living in the future. The only place where we can be truly satisfied and complete is in the "now."

Breathwork, often overlooked in the realm of personal growth, has been gaining recognition for its incredible potential to unlock our inner potential, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. But what exactly is it, and how can it impact your life?

Whether you're a seasoned self-development enthusiast or just beginning your journey towards personal growth, this episode will provide you with invaluable insights and practical tools to elevate your well-being and unlock your fullest potential.

This episode is part of Briliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative to provide education and tools to demystify the profound  mental and physical impacts our breath offers to our health, wellbeing, and even our careers.

Thank you to Pamela Marie Hobby for your contribution to today's Thursday Thread episode by creating a jingle!

Join Brilliant Breathwork, the monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with Jen and other trauma-informed facilitators, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth.

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• Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen
• Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes
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Connect with Jen

• JenLiss.com
• @untetheredjen

Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach