Resilience Breathing Program Overview

 

Dysfunctional breathing affects an estimated 60-80% of adults* at some point, and its impact on well-being is significant. Poor breathing patterns are associated with issues like anxiety, stress, and sleep challenges. Improving these patterns, however, can lead to substantial benefits for both physical and mental health.

 

The Resilience Breathing Program aims to help individuals optimise their breathing patterns by:

 

1. Building a greater awareness of breathing habits, and

 

2. Implementing practical breathing exercises that can be integrated throughout the day.

 

By retraining daytime breathing, participants also improve night-time breathing, which is especially beneficial for those with sleep-related conditions such as insomnia, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

 

Program Structure

 

The Resilience Breathing Program is divided into six modules, each focusing on a key area where functional breathing can enhance health and performance. Each module includes practical exercises that are progressively built upon as the program advances.

 

Program modules include:

 

Introduction to Breathing Mechanics: Understanding why dysfunctional breathing is common, its impact, and the benefits of retraining.

 

Respiratory and Airway Health: Addressing conditions like asthma, allergies, and issues related to breathlessness and snoring.

 

Sleep Optimisation: Improving sleep quality and addressing conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea.

 

Stress and Anxiety Management: Exploring the link between breathing patterns and emotional regulation.

 

Focus and Concentration: Enhancing cognitive performance through effective breathing.

 

Physical Performance and Exercise: Optimizing breathing to improve energy and endurance during physical activity.

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Expected Benefits

 

By incorporating the exercises and techniques learned into daily life, participants can experience:

• Improved sleep quality and duration 

• Increased resilience and stress management

• Reduced anxiety

• Enhanced focus and cognitive clarity

• Greater energy and physical vitality

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This evidence-based approach to breathing re-education is supported by research, such as the controlled study by Kiesel et al. (2020) below that demonstrates the effectiveness of exercise interventions for individuals with dysfunctional breathing 

 

*Kiesel K, Burklow M, Garner MB, Hayden J, Hermann AJ, Kingshott E, McCullough G, Ricard R, Stubblefield G, Volz J, Waskiewicz D, Englert A. EXERCISE INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL BREATHING: A MATCHED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Feb;15(1):114-125. PMID: 32089963; PMCID: PMC7015034.