Ed joins Jason Moore of Elite HRV to talk about the power in intentional breathing for improving heart rate variability.  Breath rates and patterns influence heart rates and the response of our autonomic nervous system and vice versa.  Learn how to incorporate nasal breathing strategies to improve the length, depth and pace of your breathing.

In This Episode:

1:27 Welcome and intro to Ed
3:35 What got Ed so interested in breath as a powerful tool
7:46 What was it about breath that really changed things for you?
12:08 How do you work towards using breath in this way?
14:27 How being aware/present can change how you perceive stress
17:20 Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia
19:30 Life is an awareness-based model; you’re either aware of it or not
20:55 Is there a point in which some of these techniques become more automatic? Can we reap these benefits unconsciously?
24:30 How does this practice integrate with sleep?
30:45 Any recommended breathing patterns for performing different tasks?
37:15 Reverse engineering exercise
40:15 Is this a similar process in regards to mental exertion?
44:35 Correlation between cardiovascular strength and psychological resiliency
47:54 Turn stress upside down – embrace it!
50:48 Learn from your stress
54:15 It’s hard to stay positive when you’re exhausted – learn what we need to hang onto and what to let go of
1:02:39 Closing thoughts
1:03:57 Where to find Ed

Ed Harrold On The Power Of Intentional Breathing on HRV

A Talk With Breathing Expert Ed Harrold

(23 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle coaching for individuals. He is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness Association, and is a contributing editor for many publications including Thrive Global, HuffingtonPost, and MindBodyGreen. Ed discusses the connection between breath and overall health, how the way we take in oxygen communicates messages to the brain, and how to reduce stress through breathing techniques.

For more about Ed: https://www.edharrold.com/

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Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of mindful breathing has guided him to apply conscious breathing practices in corporate performance coaching, fitness & athletic training, healthcare trainings, stress reduction and overall health and well-being.  Ed’s book “Life With Breath” is available where books are sold.

Today, Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve well-being in Corporate America, Healthcare, athletic performance and individual health. Ed’s fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individuals and group needs across industries and platforms.

Ed is a contributing health & wellness editor for Huffingpost, Thrive Global, MindBodyGreen, PTOnTheNet & Corporate Wellness Magazine.  Ed's Breath AS Medicine Training is a professional continuing education training for healthcare providers, wellness coaches, personal trainers and psychotherapists.

Ed Harrold On The Power Of Intentional Breathing on HRV

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