CO2 Tolerance: The Underrated Edge in Combat Sports | The Healing Itinerant The Healing Itinerant Get the Fighter’s Mind → Combat Sports · Breathwork · Mental Edge CO2 Tolerance:The Underrated Edgein Combat Sports By Brian Abreu · The Healing Itinerant Most fighters train cardio. Run more. Sprint harder. Build the engine. They think the problem Continue reading
Health
This category discusses all aspects of health from breathing, exercising, to diet and detoxing.
The Difference Between Meditation and Nervous System Regulation
The Difference Between Meditation and Nervous System Regulation | The Healing Itinerant The Healing Itinerant Get the Guide → Meditation · Nervous System · Practice The Difference Between Meditationand Nervous System Regulation By Brian Abreu · The Healing Itinerant People use these terms interchangeably. They’re not the same thing. Confusing them is part of why Continue reading
Why You Can’t Relax When Nothing Is Wrong
Why You Can’t Relax Even When Nothing Is Wrong | The Healing Itinerant The Healing Itinerant Get the Guide → Nervous System · Regulation Why You Can’t RelaxEven When Nothing Is Wrong By Brian Abreu · The Healing Itinerant You close your laptop. The work is done. There’s nowhere you need to be. By every Continue reading
How to Release Trauma from the Nervous System in 5 Steps
Introduction: Understanding How Trauma Affects the Body & Mind In order to learn how to release trauma from the nervous system, we must understand that trauma isn’t just a memory stored in the brain; it’s a powerful experience that leaves a deep imprint on the body and subconscious mind. Healing trauma in the body means Continue reading
Forbidden Knowledge! What are Meridian Lines in the body?
Definition of Meridian Lines To begin, Meridian lines in the body are often referred to in both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. What are meridian lines in the body? They are channels or pathways through which vital energy (Qi in TCM, Prana in Ayurveda) flows. In medical terms, these meridian lines correlate loosely with Continue reading
Forbidden Knowledge: What are Marma Points in Ayurveda?
In this blog post, I’ll provide a brief overview of Ayurvedic Marma Points and their significance. I believe understanding them can benefit both your health and meditation practice. In ancient times, identifying the energies pathways became a long used healing system. Without further ado, let’s get started. Definition of Marma Points Marma points are vital Continue reading
Amazing Health Benefits of Massage
In this post, we’ll explore the powerful health benefits of massage, focusing on how massaging different areas of the body can lead to good health. We’ll also dive into the fascinating history of Marma points and Meridian Lines, ancient pathways of healing energy. By approaching the body through an Ayurvedic perspective, you’ll gain a deeper Continue reading
Secrets Revealed: 10 Benefits of Bhastrika Pranayama
What is Bhastrika Pranayama? In Sanskrit, Bhastrika means ‘Bellow’. Since air is forcefully going in and out the lungs, it is like a Blacksmith’s Bellow. In this case, the abdominal muscles acts as the bellow and the increase in oxygen fans the internal fire hence why Bhastrika Pranayama is called the ‘Bellows Breath’. Furthermore, Bhastrika Continue reading
Kapalbhati: 9 Powerful Benefits and Easy Practice Guide
What is Kapalbhati? Kapalbhati literally means skull-shining. Kapalbhati Kapal = SkullBhaati = Glow Kapalbhati is often tossed into the pranayama group but in reality, it is considered a cleansing technique instead of a breathing technique (pranayama). Kapalbhati is also part of the 6 Shat Kriya for bodily cleansing and it focuses on cleansing the respiratory Continue reading
Powerful Breathing for Anxiety: 4 Types of Breathing
Identifying your breathing pattern and correcting it is the first step for breathing for anxiety and depression. Breathing patterns reflect emotions so imagine if we were breathing as if we had anxiety for the last 20 years. What do you think that does to the body and mind? There are 2 good breathing patterns and Continue reading