You take around 20,000 breaths every single day, but how many of them are conscious? Most of the time, breathing happens in the background, quietly fueling our body with oxygen and removing waste gases. Yet, when we bring awareness to the breath, something extraordinary happens: we gain direct access to the systems that regulate stress, emotions, and even consciousness itself.
Breathwork isn’t just ancient wisdom; it’s biology in action. Here’s what science tells us about how breathing shapes your body and brain.