“Even in the times where I have fallen out of a daily practice, I still bring breath into my everyday experience because it’s just something that at this point is programmed into me.” – Ava Johanna

Did you know that you can use the power of your breath to reach your full potential?

Breathwork is more than just taking in oxygen; it is a powerful tool that can deepen our focus, improve productivity, and help us navigate the challenges of everyday life. That’s why we brought on Ava Johanna, a renowned breathwork practitioner and the founder of The Academy of Breath, to explore the incredible benefits of breathwork in our daily lives. Our breath holds the key to accessing a deeper level of focus, awareness, and personal transformation, which helps us tap into our full potential.

In this episode of The Elevated Life podcast, we’re sharing “Tapping into Breathwork to Reach Your Full Potential with Ava Johanna” so you can bring focus, clarity, and intention into every aspect of your life. If you’re ready to embrace the power of your breath, then don’t miss this episode!

Tune in to hear:

• Ava’s journey to becoming a breathwork facilitator 
• Why you should pair your breathwork practice with visualization
• The power of breathwork in regulating and processing emotions
• Tips to get started creating a breathwork practice even as a beginner

Tapping into Breathwork to Reach Your Full Potential with Ava Johanna

Amplifying Focus, Intention, and Presence

Breathwork is not just about inhaling and exhaling; it’s a practice that trains the mind to stay present and focused. When we connect with our breath, we can channel full presence and attention in all aspects of our lives. Whether it’s in business, creativity, or pursuing our passions, breathwork helps to bring our projects to life with intention.

Enhancing Productivity and Stress Management

The demands of daily life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. But breathwork can be a powerful tool to alleviate stress and improve your productivity. When consciously tapping into the breath, we gain control over our nervous system, allowing us to break free from patterns and respond to challenges with intentional action. With regular practice, we grasp the ability to handle daily stressors with ease.

Embodying the Person You Want to Be

Practicing breathwork is an opportunity to transform our state of being. It’s a major tool for personal growth and self-transformation. With regular practice, you can navigate states of high emotions with awareness and control. The more you connect back to your breath, you can become the person you aspire to be, embodying qualities like calmness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

Highlights from Tapping into Breathwork to Reach Your Full Potential with Ava Johanna

[00:04:20] The rise of alternative modalities like breathwork and ancient practices are becoming more accessible in society. 

[00:06:08] How Ava discovered yoga and breathwork to relieve stress and connect with her body and now teaches others inside the Academy of Breath, bridging the gap between science and spirituality.

[00:15:52] The spiritual, mental, and physical benefits of breathwork.

[00:18:51] The different breathing techniques used for relaxation and stress management.

[00:26:25] Why both practitioners and facilitators actively create a safe space during a breathwork practice

[00:33:02] Ava’s approach to focus on elevation rather than trauma work in her breathwork practice and her belief that different styles offer unique experiences.

[00:38:01] The importance of practicing what you preach as a facilitator for personal and client success. 

[00:42:50] How utilizing visualization with breathwork helps you to become more present and aware.

[00:49:44] Why breathwork facilitators should focus on empowering others and remove their own ego to serve clients better.

[00:57:59] How calmness is one of the most powerful qualities to have.

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Of all the things we can control in life, our breath is one of the most important (and most overlooked). 

On average, you can live a few weeks without food, a few days without water, but only a few minutes without breathing.

What science is now finding and what yogis knew for thousands of years is breath doesn’t just keep us alive, it controls our stress levels, our blood pressure, anxiety, mood, memory, athletic performance, sleep, and immune system.

There’s no wonder we’re seeing a massive pull to understand and use this powerful tool.

People are finding breath to be the simplest way to supercharge their health, experience spiritual awakening, and perform at their best.

That’s why we are so excited to pull back the curtain and share our secrets in the Breathwork Experiential Masterclass.

This month you’ll discover:

• The fastest way to calm your mind
• How to experience higher states of awareness and consciousness 
• Why our current lifestyles disrupt our natural, necessary rhythms
• A specific breathing technique to move negative emotions out of the body
• How to stop living on autopilot
• Plus powerful, guided meditations to integrate all the training

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