Deep breathing can positively improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. I’m joined by Jen Broyles, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, to talk about all the incredible benefits of practicing breathwork regularly, who should practice, and even how long you should breathe deeply each day before guiding us through a ten-minute breathwork session.   The Benefits of SOMA Breathwork Reduces stress and anxiety Increases your energy Improves your sleep quality Promotes physical healing Allows emotional release   About Jen Broyles Jen Broyles is a Holistic Health Coach, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, and Essential Oils Specialist who helps individuals restore and optimize their health by calming the nervous system and addressing the root cause of their symptoms. Jen has a specialty in gut health, chronic stress, and anxiety, recognizing that imbalances in the gut and an over-stimulated nervous system lead to imbalances throughout the mind, body, and spirit. She combines breathwork, essential oils, and other holistic modalities to help clients create a lifestyle of health and vitality. Her personal story is what inspired her to educate and guide others. She dealt with digestive issues, anxiety, and hormone imbalances for years and was unable to find relief from conventional medicine. She left her career in pharmaceutical sales and returned to school to study integrative nutrition followed by training in essential oils and breathwork.  Jen believes that nourishing the mind, body, and soul with healing food, self-love, and healthy emotional processing leads to a transformative healing experience. You can visit her website for wellness resources, breathing techniques, and essential oil guidance.   In This Episode What deep breathing actually is [6:30] How long you should practice SOMA breathing for every day [14:00] Some of the physical benefits of SOMA breathwork [17:00] When the best time of day to practice deep breathing work is [20:00] Who would benefit from SOMA breathwork [23:15]   Links & Resources Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals Get Jen Broyles’ FREE Guided Breathwork Meditation! Join the Sacred Breath Community! Find Jen Broyles Online Follow Jen Broyles on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 22: My Top Anxiety Tips Episode 21: How Trauma Affects Your Health With Dr. Keesha Ewers Episode 27: Top 20 Longevity Tips From 2020