Why Breathwork Matters | Breathing Exercises | Andrew Weil, M.D.

Breathwork is a free and easy practice that can significantly benefit your health. Dr. Weil discusses why this practice is important and how one simple exercise should become part of your daily life.

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[preciouscargou]

I so appreciate this information. As a former cardiac RN, I am fully convinced that conventional medicine has GOT to find its way in acknowledging complimentary therapies and alternative medicine and natural/holistic practices.

[Breathwithnature.]

I did this for a week 3 times a day 2-4 breaths and I feel more balanced then I've done in years. Thanks a lot Andrew :) Will keep doing it.

[roblovegreen]

Breathing is my favorite pastime. I do it all the time.

[stinamacias]

THANK YOU! I am an exercise physiologist for a fire department and I teach them, on a basic level, torso breathing. When I start to talk about the breath I tend to loose half of the room. But more and more I see them figure it out, connect with their breath even if they were skeptical in the beginning something just clicks. This is when the mind and body connection can truly be made and then the possibilities are endless..  This is something that I am passionate about. I bring teach para-sympathetic/relaxation to those that are highly sympathetic. Breathwork will change the world.

[EmilBlueMan]

I suffered from so much shortness of breath on and off over a year, and just found out about breathing in from the nose and slowly out the mouth, by looking it up on the computer. Now a few days later I’m still amazed how I can breath so much better, without feeling awful and needing to catch my breath. It’s really awesome.

[alicequayle]

Wow. 12 years old vid as of 2024. You really were ahead of the curve on this. Also, good clear explanation of why breathwork is beneficial.

[johnnyc]

So simple and so effective. Thank you Dr. Weil.

[dahlilayouten]

deeper, slower, quieter, and more regular

[jackiegrant]

Interesting, never entered my head that breathing can be achieved consciously and unconsciously. ❤

[sistaofthemoon]

Breathing/breath-work will one day soon be a staple of western medicine. It has already been used in it's most basic form as one of the most effective tools known in cardio-pulmonary science. Looking forward to participating in this time.

[gurug]

Always amazes me that even though Pranayama is the actual original way of Yoga and has been around and worked(when do...at all) over 5 thousand years and still it is seen as too simple. That's the Ego saying that BTW. "It for was that easy I would have worked it our for myself" Well the you didnt 😂🙏♥

[debrabartonhenn]

Outstanding information! Thank you so much!

[BreatheSlimInc]

Thank you Dr. Weil for this outstanding information!

[sonyamorrell]

Not just because it's too simple but because money can't be made from it.

[thatwickedsmahttraumachick]

I was just asked to do spiritual coaching and breathwork at a sober living house. I’m terrified but I healed myself so I just need to learn the nitty gritties. Terrified 😨

[susanswinny]

If you take a yoga class, you do breathing exercises.
A lot of people take yoga classes, so a lot of people are doing breathing exercises without calling it that.
Even an aerobics class emphasizes breath.
Anyone swimming laps is doing breathing exercises.

Just may not be the exact one kind Dr Weil teaches.
I happen to do his 4-7-8 technique every day at work about a set an hour.
It's calming and helps my focus.

[HmmmRight]

For the 1st time I feel like I have a chance to sleep without meds..which aren't working too well.I actually started. .yawning:)

[dazamora]

To learn more on breathwork go to JeruKabbal. research and find out for yourself. Breath work is a powerful way to release subconcious Data that does not help you live the life you want. Get more clearer after each breath work session. hope this helps.

[fabioalexandrino]

Can I do it the entire day nonstopping?

[marvanbee]

I swear that bras are some of the worst things for women's lung health. I often wonder how we'd all breathe without them (I suspect far better).