013 - Andy Sabatier - Breathing, NOT Breathwork

This episode was a treat for me, as I got schooled in flurry of fascinating information about the hidden wonders and the power of breathing.  

I speak with Andy Sabatier - Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Academy West, which applies a physical therapy approach to changing breathing mechanics to improve people's quality of life - based out of Bend, Oregon.  

https://www.academywestperformance.com/

He's also been a dear friend of mine for the past decade.  

"Andy Sabatier has spent years working in the ICU with patients whose breathing is compromised for a variety of life-altering reasons. Based on the success of focused breathing evaluation, education, and intervention in the ICU, Academy West was founded to apply these principles to a greater population. Teaching and facilitating the use of breathing strategies then incorporating elements of strength and endurance training allow all populations across various levels of activity to benefit. No matter our age or activity level, we are all trying to perform better in one way or another, and it starts and ends with how to breathe."

I guarantee you'll learn something in this episode.  And hopefully, start paying a lot closer attention to your breathing, and how it impacts you, throughout the day.  I know this conversation made a difference for me in my life.  

Even if it's only that I never say the phrase "breathwork" again.  (At least not in front of Andy)

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