Studies have shown that controlled breathing strengthens the respiratory muscles and increases lung capacity. Deep breathing improves cognitive functions and testosterone levels, which decline as men age. Breathwork has additional physiological and mental benefits that we will discuss in this episode. I’ll share my experience with breathwork, including how power breathing techniques helped me recover from cryptogenic organizing pneumonia that had me on a deathbed. I’ll explain the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how breathwork can help activate the body's natural parasympathetic response.  We’ll focus on diaphragmatic and deep breathing techniques and their benefits. I will also provide practical tips on incorporating these breathing techniques into your daily routine. However, the best way to learn and implement breathwork properly is through guided breathing sessions. My 21-day breathwork program will help you implement breathing techniques consistently for optimal health and recovery. Tune in to learn the full benefits of breathwork and for further details on the breathwork program. Timestamps: 02:46 Funk’s experience with breathwork 15:19 The science behind breathwork  20:06 Practical applications of breathwork  25:33 Benefits of diaphragmatic and deep breathing 29:29 The impact of breathwork on mental health 33:20 How breathwork affects hormonal, cardiac, and cognitive functions 36:57 Implementing diaphragmatic and deep breathing 42:06 Daily breathwork practices 50:13 Power breathing techniques 54:24 Overcoming self-sabotage on the journey to wellness Join the 21-Day Breathwork Program: http://www.over40shred.com/breathwork Subscribe and Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685  Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channel: www.over40alphapodcast.com Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps to spread the word and ultimately change the lives of men worldwide over 40, 50, and 60 who struggle with health and fitness. I want to give a MASSIVE thanks to everyone stepping up and leaving 5-star reviews. Please Review and Share the Podcast Here: Drop that 5-star review.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Connect with Funk Roberts:  Website -  https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessFunk’s book ‘Nutrition for Men Over 40’ - www.over40meals.com