Brian Lai - Primal Breathwork - LinkedIn is the founder of Primal Breathwork. He is a breath specialist based in Hong Kong who first learned about the power of the breath during a “dark night of the soul” that inspired him further along an ongoing journey to find answers to the health issues he had been living with. The journey eventually led him to the “Iceman”, Wim Hof in 2015. Wim, best known for superhuman accomplishments and 26 world records in extreme conditions, personally trained Brian to become the very first certified instructor of the Wim Hof Method in Asia Pacific. Over the years Brian has continued to evolve his understanding and practice in the breath, contrast therapy (hot/cold) for improving human performance with today’s experts and living masters & Saints including  Patrick McKeown (Oxygen Advantage), XPT (Extreme Performance Training™), Stig Severinsen (4x world champion free diver), Kasper Van Der Muelen (Biohack Breathwork), Steve Maxwell (Joe Rogan’s S&C coach and BJJ black belt), Dan Brulé (breathwork pioneer and Tony Robbins’ coach), & Qigong experts. Brian also has ongoing training in meditation & mysticism in India. In this episode with JD Podcast host Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics he openly shares how the skill of breath-work has been his greatest tool in overcoming anxiety, & other mental health challenges while building resiliency.  Also how it has improved his athletic performance & recovery in Brazilian Jiujitsu and helps him sustain balance amidst the fast-paced nature of Hong Kong. Brian explains how his ongoing months of study & practice in India are deepening his understanding of meditation and experiences of consciousness and even challenging our understanding of dimensions in time and space.  An incredible, in depth discussion with one of Asia’s premiere breath-work specialists whose mission is to continue to help spread the importance and benefits of conscious breathing to Hong Kong and Asia Pacific with a focus on the education system, mental health support and high performing athletes & individuals Enjoy Show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com use the code JD10 & receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushrooms Useful links for this podcast Breathwork Asia (@primalbreathwork) - Brian Lai - InstagramRelevant episodes Episode 74 - David Joseph on mysticism, holotropic breathwork & the Mystery School Hot Springs of Pai, Thailand - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-74-david-joseph-on-mysticism-holotropic-breathwork/id1527374894?i=1000613044616JOINT DYNAMICS  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/IG -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/ Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox