Breathwork is an amazing tool to help you slow down, stay present, and refocus within just a few minutes. ITN founder and CEO Cynthia Garcia has reaped the benefits of breathwork for many years and shares the science for why it works on today’s episode. It’s a simple practice that can truly transform your daily life. Not only can breathwork guide you through moments of chaos or anger, but it can also help folks who struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD to calm their body and mind.    Breathwork is not a cure-all, but it’s a start to living a more present life. Cynthia shares two techniques, deep abdominal breathing and the 4/7/8 practice, to give beginners an idea for what to expect and how to get started. Tune in to learn more about how and why you should add breathwork into your wellness routine.     In this episode, you’ll discover:  The physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of breathwork A brief history of different cultures that use breathwork to heal and maintain overall health The biology behind how breath work encourages the nervous system to let go of stress Two simple breathing techniques that Cynthia recommends for beginners  How to get started with a daily breathwork practice    Important Links: Show notes for this episode Transcripts for this episode  Resources Mentioned: Download your FREE guided meditation  Transformation Generation Facebook group Learn more about becoming a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach Watch the Dream Career video series  Follow Us: Visit our website Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Connect with ITN student, Jared Fischer, on Facebook