EP | 28 | Alexandre Tsuk | What To Expect From His Trainings, Benefits of the Ice, and Some Simple Breathing Methods

In this episode, I am joined again by Alexandre Tsuk. 

Alex is the founder of BreathingColdBali which is a retreat and training program where Alex and other licensed breathwork facilitators train individuals to facilitate breathwork experiences. If you'd like to learn more about Alex's business or if you're interested in participating in one of his facilitator trainings/retreats you can find out more here:

breathingcoldbali.com
@breathingcoldbali on Instagram

Shownotes:

Two things most Olympians have in common is that they have strong connections in their life and they take ice baths!

Alex guides us thru his trainings:

• Authentic Relating Games
• Movement
• Dance
• Breathwork
• Ice Baths
• Circling
• 1 on 1 facilitations
  • Practice Facilitating for the first time 
  • Practice holding space with your intuition
• Learn how to touch to release trauma
• Sharing
• Journaling

Alex explains his approach to taking ice baths!

Alex's explanation for why the Ice Bath is beneficial

• How trauma is formed
• How we face it in the ice bath
• To stay until you shiver
• Bring happy movement in the pain of the ice
• Embrace your shiver

Simple breathing methods to reduce stress

• Physiological Sigh
• Box Breathing
• 5x5 Constant Breathing

How to Undergo a solo breathwork session

• Precautions: 
  • YOU CAN PASS OUT!
  • Don't engage while: 
    • Swimming 
    • Driving
• Major Health Problems
  • Pregnancy 
  • Epilepsy 
  • Glaucoma 
  • Etc… (If unsure, check with your doctor or do extensive research) 
• Follow along with a guided breathwork session online

Explanation for feelings of vibrating or body tingling / Feeling of electricity in the body

• Body expelling C02
• Body is less oxygenated
• Organs and primary body parts prioritized

Key Takeaways:

• The body will tell you that the breathwork is
  • Boring 
  • Not safe 
  • That it is unnecessary
•  Continue anyways and push your body

Thank you for taking the time to listen! Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Also, always open to feedback on how to improve the podcast.

@donthink.breathe on Instagram

Thank you!