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Podcast: Elemental Evan
Episode: 216. Breathe Your Way to Better Health
Description: In this episode of The Elemental Evan Show, host Evan explores the powerful connection between breath work and stress management. Highlighting the role of an overactive sympathetic nervous system, Evan links chronic stress to common health issues like digestive problems, anxiety, and depression—and offers breath work as a practical, science-backed solution.Evan breaks down the basics of pranayama (breath control), emphasizing its accessibility and profound effects on the body and mind. He discusses techniques like box breathing and shares insights from James Nestor’s groundbreaking book, Breath. Listeners will learn how controlling the breath can regulate the...