Josh Trent on Wellness and Breathwork Practices

Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media, host of the Wellness Force Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath & Wellness Program  Josh has spent the past 19+ years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world.  The Wellness Force Mission  is to help humans heal mental, emotional and physical health through podcasts, programs, and a global community that believe in optimizing our potential to live life well.In this episode, Eric and Josh Trent discuss how to implement his powerful wellness and breathwork practices.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Josh Trent and I Discuss Wellness and Breathwork Practices and...His personal story that led to creating Wellness Force podcast and business.The important scientific and spiritual aspects of breathworkBox breathing and circular breathing How breath is the autonomic lever that we can pull for modulating stressUnderstanding the default mode network and how it can be deemed good or badThe 3 phases of breathworkAcute breathing practice is when you're stressed or reactiveProactive or meditative breathing is what allows long term changes over time (neuroplasticity)Catharsis breathing is a deeper level that requires trainingThe importance of breathing horizontally (expanding your diaphragm) and not verticallyBeginning a breathwork practice requires you to start where you are without judging yourselfThe difference between breathwork and meditationHow breathwork primes your nervous system and is your best ally for meditationInvestigating the inner critic by becoming curious rather than judging itThe balancing of our awareness and lack of awarenessLearning to bridge the gap between knowing and doingHis emotional inventory practiceJosh Trent Links:Josh's Website and Breathwork ProgramInstagramTwitterFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Josh Trent you might also enjoy these other episodes:The Science of Breathing with James NestorMind Over Matter with Wim HofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.