E169: Asia: Body connection through breathwork
Thu Dec 11 2025
Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings.
In this episode, Asia discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for breathwork, the science behind it, and how it has impacted her parenting and personal relationships. She emphasizes the significance of listening to one's body and intuition, and offers advice for anyone who may be hesitant to explore breathwork. There is a profound connection between the effects of breathwork on mental health, connection, and self-discovery.
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Takeaways
*Breathwork can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions.
*Cold plunging served as a catalyst for Asia's transformation.
*Breathwork allows for emotional release and healing.
*The practice fosters deeper connections with oneself and others.
*Parenting perspectives shift through the lens of breathwork.
*Creating safe spaces is essential for effective breathwork sessions.
*Breathwork can bridge the gap between science and spirituality.
*Listening to one's body is crucial in the healing process.
*Intuition plays a significant role in personal growth and decision-making.
*Daily breathwork practices can train the nervous system for better emotional regulation.
Asia took her training with Breathless Expeditions, taking both the 21 Day Nervous System reset and the facilitator training course. She also offers several free breath work tracks on her website, Wild Mountain Breathwork.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey
05:55 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging
11:40 Discovering Breathwork: A Path to Connection
17:35 Shifts in Perception and Relationships
23:19 The Science Behind Breathwork
29:23 Integrating Breathwork into Daily Life
34:37 Facilitating Breathwork: Observations and Experiences
39:53 Intuitive Insights Through Personal Breathwork
45:36 Grounding Practices for Breathwork Facilitators
50:02 Advice for Newcomers to Breathwork
breathwork, cold plunging, personal growth, mindfulness, mental health, connection, parenting, facilitation, self-discovery, wellness
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Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings. In this episode, Asia discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for breathwork, the science behind it, and how it has impacted her parenting and personal relationships. She emphasizes the significance of listening to one's body and intuition, and offers advice for anyone who may be hesitant to explore breathwork. There is a profound connection between the effects of breathwork on mental health, connection, and self-discovery. If you find something in this episode helpful, please consider sharing with a friend and leaving a review. Takeaways *Breathwork can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions. *Cold plunging served as a catalyst for Asia's transformation. *Breathwork allows for emotional release and healing. *The practice fosters deeper connections with oneself and others. *Parenting perspectives shift through the lens of breathwork. *Creating safe spaces is essential for effective breathwork sessions. *Breathwork can bridge the gap between science and spirituality. *Listening to one's body is crucial in the healing process. *Intuition plays a significant role in personal growth and decision-making. *Daily breathwork practices can train the nervous system for better emotional regulation. Asia took her training with Breathless Expeditions, taking both the 21 Day Nervous System reset and the facilitator training course. She also offers several free breath work tracks on her website, Wild Mountain Breathwork. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey 05:55 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging 11:40 Discovering Breathwork: A Path to Connection 17:35 Shifts in Perception and Relationships 23:19 The Science Behind Breathwork 29:23 Integrating Breathwork into Daily Life 34:37 Facilitating Breathwork: Observations and Experiences 39:53 Intuitive Insights Through Personal Breathwork 45:36 Grounding Practices for Breathwork Facilitators 50:02 Advice for Newcomers to Breathwork breathwork, cold plunging, personal growth, mindfulness, mental health, connection, parenting, facilitation, self-discovery, wellness