“Breathwork is extremely simple, and that's why
people don't think it's going to work.”
— James Nestor
Bestselling Author of Breath
We've heard that before.
We used to think it too.
Breathwork has been studied in clinical settings, military research, and high-performance athletics.
Here's what the research shows...
1 SESSION IS ENOUGH TO MOVE THE NEEDLE.Research has associated a single breathwork session with measurably lower cortisol levels. Slow breathing patterns calm the nervous system directly. Others intentionally create activation before triggering a powerful relaxation response. Both can help lower stress and anxiety while leaving you feeling more grounded and present. Two roads, same destination.
OXYGEN IS THE ORIGINAL ENERGY DRINK.Breathwork triggers a natural release of norepinephrine — your nervous system's own stimulant. The result is sharp, sustainable alertness. No jittery spike, and no crash that follows.
GET HIGH OFF YOUR OWN SUPPLY.Deep rhythmic breathing triggers a natural release of epinephrine, dopamine, endorphins, and anandamide — your body's bliss molecule. The feeling is often described as euphoric. No prescription required. No recovery period. No downside.
INFLAMMATION RESPONDS TO BREATH.Through controlled bouts of physiological stress, breathwork challenges the body to become more resilient. Research suggests these practices influence inflammatory pathways and support immune health. Your body wasn't designed to avoid stress. It was designed to adapt to it.
HOW YOU BREATHE SHAPES HOW YOU PERFORM.Research has linked regular breathwork to improvements in lung function and respiratory efficiency. By training the body's ability to utilize oxygen more effectively, breathwork can support endurance, recovery, energy, and overall performance — whether you're training for a race or simply navigating daily life.
MORE REM AND DEEP SLEEP. LESS GUMMIES.Breathwork activates the vagus nerve, the primary highway of the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulates the release of GABA — the same neurotransmitter behind most sleep aids. Regular practice is associated with improved sleep onset, reduced nighttime cortisol, and deeper recovery. What happens in the studio follows you to bed.