Breathwork for Sleep
To relieve stress, anxiety and help you sleep well
Breathwork for anxiety, insomnia, and sleep apnea
Struggling with sleepless nights? Constant stress? Or the exhausting toll of sleep apnea? These symptoms can make finding relief feel out of reach.
What if the key to better sleep was as simple as focusing on something you do every day? Enter the world of breathwork—a tool for better sleep that is drug-free and available to you anywhere and at any time.
Breathwork is a powerful, natural practice that soothes the mind, balances the nervous system, and helps improve your sleep naturally.
Join my free weekly breathwork sessions: see dates, times, and how to join below.
What Is Breathwork?
Breathwork is the intentional practice of controlling your breath to improve mental, emotional, and physical health. When done correctly, you can harness your breath to influence how your body processes stress, trauma, and sleep.
During our sessions, we’ll explore different techniques, including:
Foundational Breathwork — This foundational practice focuses on simple breathing techniques to help calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and relax your body. It’s an excellent starting point for anyone looking to explore the benefits of intentional breathing.
Buteyko Breathwork — This is a specialized method to improve the efficiency of oxygen use in your body. It’s particularly beneficial for enhancing sleep quality, reducing symptoms of conditions like sleep apnea, and improving overall respiratory health. Focusing on slow, nasal breathing helps restore balance to your breathing patterns.
Neurodynamic Breathwork —This powerful and therapeutic form of breathwork encourages deeper emotional exploration and healing. This practice uses dynamic breathing techniques to access stored emotional trauma, promote self-awareness, and facilitate personal growth, making participants feel lighter and more connected.
These techniques, and others we’ll explore together, help you activate your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which is responsible for restful sleep. Deepening the breath activates the PNS, slowing down and calming both body and mind so you can drift into a peaceful slumber.
The Benefits of Breathwork for Better Sleep
IIf you struggle with anxiety, insomnia, or sleep apnea, breathwork can be a transformative tool to improve your sleep quality.
By focusing on intentional, controlled breathing techniques, you can experience a range of benefits beyond falling asleep faster.
Incorporating breathwork into your bedtime routine is simple yet effective: commit to just 5–10 minutes of intentional breathing each night, and over time, you'll notice a significant improvement in your sleep quality, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Controlled breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which helps calm your body and mind. This process reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, making you feel more relaxed and centered. Lower stress and anxiety levels make unwinding easier, paving the way for restful sleep.
Improved Oxygen Flow
Breathwork enhances oxygen flow throughout your body, supporting better cell function, circulation, and relaxation. Deep, diaphragmatic breathing encourages your muscles to release tension, creating the ideal state for falling quickly and staying asleep longer.
Enhanced Focus and Mindfulness
Engaging in breathwork before bed helps quiet a racing mind by encouraging mindfulness. Focusing on your breath can reduce intrusive thoughts and mental chatter, making settling into a calm, meditative state easier.
Support for Sleep Disorders
For individuals with sleep apnea or chronic insomnia, breathwork can help regulate breathing patterns and retrain the body for better nighttime respiration. Techniques such as box breathing or alternate nostril breathing can help create a rhythmic, steady pace that supports deeper, uninterrupted sleep.
Natural Relaxation Without Medication
Breathwork provides a natural, effective way to relax without relying on sleep aids or medication. Practicing these techniques regularly builds resilience to stress and improves sleep hygiene over time.
Join the Free Weekly Breathwork Sessions
Whether you’ve tried mindfulness apps, sleep aids, or lifestyle adjustments without success, breathwork could be the missing piece to your puzzle.
Every week, you will:
Learn a new breathing technique tailored to improve sleep.
Understand how breathwork can address anxiety, trauma, insomnia, and sleep apnea.
Connect with a community of like-minded individuals on a similar path to wellness.
Prioritize your sleep health—sign up for the free February 2025 Sessions:
Friday, February 21, 8:30am MT (45 min)
Monday, February 24, 12:30pm MT (45 min)