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Why “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough
How Performance Anxiety Showed Up Everywhere
Before I understood how breath responds to stress, I thought something was wrong with me.
Nearly two decades ago,I was on stage auditioning for the Pussycat Dolls show.I’d rehearsed.I knew the song.
But when the lights came on and the music hit, my m...
by Angie & Shane Saunders —
Aug 08, 2025
behavioral breathwork facilitator training
Your Body Remembers Stress... Even After It’s Gone
When Stress Becomes the Way You Breathe
When we experience stress or trauma, our breathing patterns adapt for survival.
We brace. We breathe faster. Shallower. We tighten our bodies and hold our breath without even realizing it... Ready for anything.
In the moment… This is protective and usuall...
by Angie & Shane Saunders —
Aug 08, 2025
behavioral breathwork facilitator training
The Future of Breathwork...
Where Breathwork Is Going (And Why It Matters Now)
When we first began our breathwork journey, we believed transformation came through long, intense sessions. But over time—and through working with thousands of clients—we realized something deeper:
Breathing is a behavior.
And behavior can be o...
by Angie & Shane Saunders —
Aug 08, 2025
behavioral breathwork facilitator training
Behind the Scenes: Our First Behavioral Breathwork Facilitator Cohort Has Begun
"The most efficient breath you can take is the one you don’t have to force. Reflexive Breathing brings you back to what’s natural and essential for health."
We’re excited to share that 34 people have joined us for the first Behavioral Breathwork Facilitator Training.
This case study group marks...
by Angie & Shane Saunders —
Aug 07, 2025
behavioral breathwork facilitator training