The Power of Breath Awareness

3 min readJan 22, 2025
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I began studying breathwork in 2017 and launched Breath of the Wild in 2020. This practice profoundly transformed my life, opening doors I could not have imagined before. Above all, it has repeatedly brought me back to myself.

Breath is sacred. It is our connection to life itself. Engaging with it intentionally can yield incredible benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Breathwork traditions from around the world offer unique opportunities for growth and healing, each with its own nuances and impacts. When practiced with guidance, the effects can be life-changing.

Creating a sacred space for this work is essential. Breathwork is rooted in deeply spiritual practices that warrant reverence. Whenever I guide a session, I establish a protective and connected field. Unsupportive sentient beings are not welcome. Those meant for our highest evolution are.

Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, anchoring yourself in them is crucial. Breathwork allows access to the subconscious, where profound transformation can occur. However, this can challenge our ego, which often acts as a resistance warrior, guarding our most vulnerable places.

This is why breathwork is so effective in addressing trauma. It puts us face-to-face with what we’ve been avoiding, gently guiding us toward healing. When ready to process and release, this practice helps us peel back the layers and move closer to clarity.

Life is a constant cycle of growth, shedding, and transformation. Embracing these shifts with openness can lead to a smoother, more aligned existence. As shared by The Power Path’s trends forecast and other sources, we are living in a time of rapid change. Breathwork offers a pathway to navigate this intensity with grace.

The world is undeniably in a state of flux. Fires, both literal and metaphorical, are burning everywhere. But within this chaos lies an opportunity: to be the change we wish to see. That transformation begins intimately within ourselves. The greatest gift we can offer the world is to live authentically, aligned with our truest state.

Winter in the midwestern US has slowed life’s pace, presenting an unfamiliar rhythm for many. Unpredictable schedules and disrupted routines push us against our growing edges. The heightened political and social tensions have amplified fear and anger. Now, more than ever, self-care must precede societal engagement. Grounding ourselves is essential before we can meaningfully contribute to collective change.

Growth often takes us to uncomfortable edges, but intentionality transforms these moments into resilience-building opportunities. Learning to detach from constant distractions and cultivate presence is a practice — one that requires time and dedication.

A practice is a commitment to growth, a deliberate act repeated over time to develop skill and mastery. For me, it is a cornerstone of stability, discipline, and self-connection.

I invite you to join me for a gentle 30-minute breathwork session on Sunday, February 9th. To fully embrace this experience, set aside two hours for yourself. Use this time to prepare your space, quiet your mind, and create your own sacred container. We’ll practice together from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and you can spend the remaining time journaling or simply being present with the openness you’ve cultivated.

This session is a $10 investment in yourself. If this resonates with you, book your spot here. I look forward to practicing together and exploring the transformative power of breathwork.

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Ndavisbartlett
Ndavisbartlett

Written by Ndavisbartlett

I write to fuel my soul, I work to understand it, and I can be found at NDavisBartlett.com.

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