Breathwork: The Natural Way to Boost Energy, Focus and Wellbeing with Ricardo Urbina

Did you know your breath holds the key to unlocking a calmer, healthier you? In this episode, we delve into the world of breathwork with Ricardo Urbina, a certified breathwork instructor and insurance broker specializing in international schools. Ricardo will guide us through the power of conscious breathing exercises, exploring how they can: Boost energy levels and focus Promote relaxation and reduce stress Improve overall well-being Here's what you'll learn: [3:48] Meet Ricardo Urbina: Get to know Ricardo's background and passion for breathwork. [4:58] A History of Breath: Discover the origin and fascinating evolution of breathwork practices. [6:38] Breathe for Your Mind: Explore the science behind how breathwork benefits your mental health. [10:32] Breathwork in the Classroom: Learn about the breathwork techniques Ricardo uses to empower kids in schools. [13:12] The 90-Second Breathwork Fix: Experience a powerful breathwork exercise you can do in just 90 seconds! [17:53] The Breath-Body Connection: Understand how breathwork impacts your physiological systems. [22:07] Mastering Your Breath: Uncover the "correct" way of breathing for optimal health. [25:34] Sleep Like a Baby: Learn how breathwork can improve your sleep quality. [31:15] Breathwork and Spirituality: Explore the potential connection between breathwork and spiritual practices. Notable quotes: ●      “Through breathwork, you can help yourself, teach yourself or allow yourself to enter into hyper-focus state easier.” ●      “Our diaphragm has become weak because of shallow breathing, causing anxiety and depression.” ●      “Good sleep increases your levels of energy the next day.” Let’s Connect Connect with Ricardo Urbina: ●      https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardourbina/⁠ Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts: ●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/ Connect with Mike Pierre: ●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/ More resources ●     Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 24-25. ●     Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ●     Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. ●     Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship ●     Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.