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The Willful Warrior practice is based on Neuroscience, Psychology, Epigenetics, and Ancient Breath techniques. Proper breathwork leads to the production of metabolites and activates neuropeptides and many healing biochemicals such as Anandamide (The Bliss Molecule).

With this practice, you will also make a biochemical shift from the hormones of stress toward those of happiness such as oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins.

This practice is the culmination of nearly 10 years of research and study. The Willful Warrior practice fundamentally and positively impacts every aspect of the body and brain. We use this with our Warriors post-military service to overcome PTSD and depression. Everything in this practice, including the specially selected music, creates order, coherence and stability in the body and brain.

Breathwork also enhances performance for athletes in a very big way!

We see:

• Increased lung capacity

• More endurance

• Faster recovery from injury

• Improved firing and wiring of the synapses that control motor function by increasing the myelin coating on our nerves.

• Reduced acidity in the body, bolstering your immune system.

Perhaps the most amazing part of what can be accomplished with this special training is increased activation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). This gene creates a protein found in brain and spinal tissue! This means breathwork can help

• Heal brain and nerve tissues

• Create new nerve cells

• Aide in the regulation and maintenance of existing nerve cells