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When I started exploring breathwork, I didn’t set out to write a book. I was just trying to find something that actually worked. I had tried intense methods, watched videos, followed rigid routines. Some helped, but many left me feeling more disconnected than grounded. That’s why I wrote The Language of Breath . It came from the real questions I asked myself over years of practice. Not just, “How do I breathe better?” but “What is my body trying to say?” and “Why do I feel mo

When I first started teaching breathwork, one thing became clear fast. Most of the popular methods out there skip the part that matters most, how we relate to carbon dioxide. If you're serious about breathing better, managing stress, or improving performance, this is where the real work begins. That’s exactly why I wrote A Practical Guide to Breathwork . It's built for real people who want tools that actually fit into everyday life. Not hype. Not extremes. Just breathing tech

I’ve tested a lot of breathwork routines before and after training sessions. Some gave me a quick burst of energy. Others helped me recover faster and feel more centered. But it took me a while to really understand when breathwork works best. Is it before a workout or after? Here’s what I’ve learned from both personal experience and science-backed training sessions. If you’re already on a breathwork journey or just getting started, this might help you choose the right timing

I get it. Life doesn’t slow down just because we want to breathe better. Between family, work, constant notifications, and everything else pulling for your attention, the last thing you need is another complicated wellness routine that adds more pressure. That’s why when people ask me what breathwork books actually fit into a busy life, I don’t rattle off a long list. I recommend the ones that are clear, practical, and built for real people with real schedules. Let’s talk abo

Breathwork isn’t just a wellness trend. For many of us, it’s a lifeline. But with so many books and systems out there, it’s easy to get lost in protocols that feel more like pressure than support. When I started writing, it wasn’t to add noise to the conversation. It was to offer clarity, to give people a way in that felt simple, doable, and human. That’s why, in 2025, I still stand behind the two books I’ve written. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’ve helped peo

I never set out to become a breathwork coach. It started with a lot of stress, some sleepless nights, and a curiosity about why something as simple as breathing could shift how I felt in just a few minutes. Over time, that curiosity became a daily practice, then a passion, and eventually a life’s work. If you’ve ever flipped through either of my books, A Practical Guide to Breathwork  or The Language of Breath , you know I’m not interested in hype. I want breathwork to be acc

When I first started exploring breathwork, I wasn’t on a quest for perfection. I just wanted to feel more like myself again. Stress had...

I’ve had more than a few moments where my mind wouldn’t shut off. One small worry would show up, and suddenly I’d be deep into a story...

I used to think my energy issues were just part of life. Long workdays, poor sleep, maybe too much screen time. But what I didn’t realize...

When I first dipped my toes into the world of mindfulness, I thought breathwork and meditation were the same thing. After all, both...

For years, I thought of breathing as something that happened in the background, automatic, mechanical, not worth much attention. But the...

When I first stepped into a holotropic breathwork session, I wasn’t looking for anything mystical. I was simply curious. I had heard...

A few years ago, my go-to solution for an energy crash was another cup of coffee. It worked for a while, until it didn’t. The jitters,...

I didn’t come to breathwork meditation because I wanted to be more mindful. I came to it because nothing else was working. I felt off....

The first time I stepped into an ice bath, I thought I wouldn’t last more than a few seconds. The cold hit hard. My breath caught in my...

If you're like most people I work with, you probably have different needs at different times. Sometimes you need to wind down. Sometimes...

Breathwork vs. Meditation: Which Is Better for Mental Health? I get this question all the time: "Jesse, should I start with meditation or...

Most people come to breathwork looking for one thing. Maybe it’s stress relief. Maybe better sleep. Maybe a way to feel less anxious during a tough day. What they often don’t expect is just how many areas of life start to shift once they begin to breathe with intention. I’ve seen this over and over again in my work with students, athletes, first responders, and everyday folks who just want to feel better in their bodies. Breathwork  does not just change how you feel in the mo

Most people come to breathwork looking for one thing. Maybe it’s stress relief. Maybe better sleep. Maybe a way to feel less anxious...

Breathwork has exploded in popularity over the past decade. Once considered fringe or even mystical, it's now widely recognized as a science-backed method for improving physical, emotional, and cognitive health. With so many approaches available, though, it can be hard to know where to begin. If you've been exploring breath training, chances are you've come across the Wim Hof Method, the Oxygen Advantage, and The Language of Breath. Each has its own strengths, and each speaks