Breathe Light

31/03/2023

Do you suffer from Snoring, Sleep Apnoea, Insomnia, Asthma, Rhinitis or Anxiety? All of these conditions are related to dysfunctional breathing patterns. I teach breathing re-education using the Buteyko Breathing Method. This is a therapeutic intervention with a scientific basis supported by clinical research. If you need to improve your health, why not book a consultation with me?

01/02/2023

We all need to nourish the amazing Vagus Nerve! It serves to rest, repair and restore our bodies, minds and spirits.
Spending time in nature is free and such a great gift to yourself…
Last week I was blessed to spend time in the glorious Cape Le Grand National Park, at Esperance in Western Australia, amongst the wildflowers, peaks and fauna. Simply a slice of heaven!

09/01/2023

This is exciting information! There’s so much that goes on around us that we can’t control. Controlling how we breathe however allows us to modify our responses. Functional breathing leads to a calmer mind and enhances our mental health.

Breathing is essential for survival, but taking in a breath of fresh air does more than just keep us alive. “Breathe in… Breathe out…” It's common knowledge that taking deep breaths can help calm us down in stressful situations. But now, Professor Micah Allen from the Department of Clinical ...

09/12/2022

Weekends are for resting and restoring our bodies and minds. Calm your nervous system by getting out in nature. Gentle walking and paying attention to the breath is balm to the soul.
Recently I was blessed to spend time beside the glorious Margaret River in South Western Australia. Pristine water, beautiful forest and incredible sounds of nature. Treat yourself!

25/11/2022

Keeping your mouth closed when you breathe is vital for optimum health! If you're looking for a fascinating read over the holidays get yourself a copy of this. It was first published in 1869 and is totally relevant today...

13/11/2022

Life seems to speed up as we get closer to the end of the year! Health and self-care are the first things to drop off our priority lists. Do you need to refresh your Functional Breathing skills? Check out this blog to find out more...

This is where I meet with you 1:1 again and we re-affirm your goals, refresh your knowledge and tailor a plan to suit your lifestyle.

31/10/2022

Walking in nature can really soothe the nervous system. Quiet, gentle, nasal breathing in the great outdoors can help bring you to a place of peace with life…
Why not make it part of your daily routine?

10/10/2022

It’s World Mental Health Day. 2022 has been so difficult for so many folk.
Spending time in nature soothes the soul. Promise yourself you’ll spend more time out in the fresh air and just Breathe…

03/10/2022

If you're having problems with sleep please take some time to listen to how breathing re-education can help!

Today We Are Talking to Belinda Johns, founder of Breathe Light on the increasingly escalating subject of SLEEP, issues that we all experience with it and solutions that functional breathing can offer. Sleep problems effect many people. Snoring,...

18/09/2022

Is posture really that important to breathing?
Yes!
Poor posture means we can't use the diaphragm properly and this is the main muscle of breathing.
If you're slumped over, getting air in and then good gas exchange in your lungs is difficult...

16/09/2022

Down by the river at sunset. What a place to be! Just listen to all the birds.
Have you ever wondered if birds have noses like us? Well no, not as such. They have tiny openings in the beak called nares. So they don’t open their mouths to breath… Wonderful! Mouth breathing is problematic for humans. Nature is simply so efficient 😆

13/09/2022

Does what you eat affect how you breathe? Yes! Did you know that a diet high in processed and starchy foods makes digestion harder? It impacts the adrenals and the liver not to mention the damage done by huge fluctuations in blood sugar levels. This can all lead to fatigue, weight gain and even insomnia all of which make breathing harder...