Discover Why Breathwork is the Ultimate Breathing Exercise For Students

In the fast-paced and often demanding world of academia, students face a multitude of challenges – from rigorous coursework, to social pressures, and personal well-being. It’s no wonder many students find themselves struggling to maintain focus, manage stress, and cultivate a sense of balance in their lives. However, amid this whirlwind of responsibilities, a powerful tool remains largely untapped: breathwork. In this blog, we’ll explore how the simple act of conscious connected breathing (or breathwork for short) can be a game-changer for students, and offer a multitude of benefits that can enhance their overall well-being and support academic success.

What Makes Connected Breathwork the Ultimate Breathing Exercise for Students?

• Decreases Stress: One of the primary benefits to students is that breathwork has been shown to decrease stress levels. In a study conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina, researchers divided a group of 20 healthy adults into two groups. One group was instructed to do two sets of 10-minute breathing exercises, while the other group was told to read a text of their choice for 20 minutes. The subjects’ saliva was tested at various intervals during the exercise. The researchers found that the breathing exercise group’s saliva had significantly lower levels of three cytokines that are associated with inflammation and stress.
  
  
• Lowers Anxiety Levels: Another study using Holotropic Breathwork showed significant reductions in anxiety and an increase in self-esteem. We also conducted a survey with our breathwork subscriber participants, and 89% those with anxiety reported moderate to major relief.
  
  
• Strengthens the Immune System: Breathwork’s inflammation-reducing effects can bolster your immune system, leading to reduced illness. For students, this means enhanced study efficiency, as studying while battling a cold is far from ideal.
  
  
• Supports Deep & Rejuvenating Sleep: Reduced stress and anxiety can also improve quality of sleep which is another important factor in learning.
  
  
• Improves Ability To Focus: Many students have also reported that the breathwork sessions have resulted in an improved ability to focus when studying or taking tests. This may be from reduced levels of stress or also from getting practice in maintaining focus on one thing (the breath) for an extended period of time during the breathwork workshops.

Breathwork Improves Mood and Overall Wellbeing

Breathwork’s status as the ultimate breathing exercise for students is reinforced by its notable impact on brain activity and mood. Electroencephalography (EEG) studies indicate decreases in delta and theta frequencies in specific brain regions, along with reductions in beta waves, especially in Beta 1 and Beta 2 bands. Moreover, experienced breathwork practitioners have demonstrated increased gamma wave activity. These physiological changes are accompanied by a significant improvement in mood, reducing negative affect (e.g., anger, tension, confusion, and depression), and increased self-esteem.

Improvements in mood can significantly enhance a student’s ability to thrive in academic and personal life. A positive mood fosters a conducive learning environment by increasing motivation, focus, and overall cognitive performance. Moreover, when students are in a good mood, they are more likely to engage in active learning, demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, and exhibit a greater sense of well-being. It also enables them to manage stress and anxiety more effectively, resulting in improved problem-solving skills and enhanced social interactions. Furthermore, a positive mood can stimulate creativity and innovation, helping students to approach tasks and projects with enthusiasm, leading to higher productivity and better academic outcomes. 

Summary of Why Breathwork is the Ultimate Breathing Exercise for Students

The benefits of breathwork outlined above are all key factors for improved learning skills, i.e. performance on tests and improved ability to absorb information and learn in school. And whether you’re a student seeking to strengthen your focus, reduce stress, or simply gain a clearer sense of direction, the practice of breathwork has the potential to unlock your full potential and pave the way for a more fulfilling and successful educational experience.

Will it work for you? Give it a try and see for yourself, you have nothing to lose. With regular practice, many participants see discernable and sometimes dramatic results in how they feel within the first month. If you do give Neurodynamic Breathwork a try, and do it at least once a week or more for 4+ weeks, we would love to hear back from you regarding how it impacts your life as a student.

Get an Entire Month of Neurodynamic Breathwork Online for Free

We offer 2-hour online breathwork journeys several times throughout the week so that people can take a deep dive into their inner journey and personal growth with a consistent practice. If you would like to join one of our sessions, and partake in faster, deeper breathing to connect to your inner wisdom, reduce stress, enhance your academic performance, and step into your fullest potential, we invite you to register for free!

After your first free session, you will receive an email with access to a whole month of free online facilitated breathwork, up to 24 live sessions, which will allow you to continue your journey with the breath and sow the seeds for incredible, lasting change.

Click here to find out more about our online breathwork process.

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