Josh is a seasoned wellness educator, entrepreneur, executive coach, and breathwork expert who empowers individuals to build sustainable health and authentic living practices. Combining science, movement, and mindfulness, his work inspires personal transformation and holistic well-being.
Breath is the one thing we do from the moment we enter this world to the moment we leave it. It’s automatic, yet it holds the power to transform our health, emotions, and even our habits if we learn to use it consciously. This simple truth is the foundation of my belief system around breathwork and healing. No matter what you’re facing, stress, anxiety, pain, exhaustion, or even breaking free from addiction, there’s a breath for that.
The science and the practice
At its core, breathwork is the control switch for the nervous system. Every inhale and exhale signals a response to the body, shifting us between fight-or-flight, rest-and-digest, or deep states of focus and energy. The beauty of this system is that it’s accessible to everyone at any time. Unlike pharmaceuticals or external interventions, breathwork is an internal tool that gives you direct agency over your physiological and mental state.
Science confirms what ancient wisdom traditions have known for millennia: breathing techniques influence heart rate, blood pressure, oxygenation, and brainwave activity.
Whether it’s calming an anxious mind, increasing endurance, or deepening meditation, the breath serves as a bridge between mind and body, conscious and subconscious.
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Real-life impact
I’ve had the honor of witnessing how breathwork changes lives in real-time. I’ve walked people out of panic attacks simply by guiding them through controlled breathing patterns. I’ve heard from clients who use breathwork to manage chronic pain, ease anxiety, and sleep better. Others have even used it to quit smoking, replacing an unconscious, harmful habit with an intentional practice that fosters self-regulation and control.
The breath is our most powerful ally, yet most people never learn how to harness it. When you understand that every emotional or physiological state has a corresponding breath pattern, you gain a tool that lets you shift and regulate yourself at will. Mindfully managing any human experience becomes as simple as mindfully managing your breath.
Practical application
Even though there are numerous breath techniques I’ve personally identified over 100, it only takes a handful to gain control over this human space suit. Exploring and discovering the techniques that work for you is like having the control panel for your own operating system right in front of you.
For example:
Need to calm down? Elongate your exhale.
Need to energize? Breathe deeply and rhythmically.
Feeling overwhelmed? Slow your breath and extend the pause between inhales and exhales.
It doesn’t take hours of practice or complicated methods. It’s about consistent, intentional practice that integrates seamlessly into daily life.
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Experience the power of breathwork for yourself
Breathwork isn’t just something to read about; it’s something to experience. If you’re
ready to unlock the full potential of your breath, I invite you to join me inside the Breathe Move Breathe Wellness Collective.
Inside, you’ll find guided breathwork sessions, movement practices, and a community committed to sustainable health and transformation. Get started with a 7-day free trial and see for yourself how breathwork can shift your body and mind.
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Josh Seiler, Breathwork Expert & Wellness Pro
Josh is a seasoned fitness and wellness professional who began his journey in 2009, building a successful fitness coaching company in Denver, CO. In 2018, after overcoming a severe lung infection through breathwork and oxygen therapy, he discovered the transformative power of focused breathing techniques. This pivotal experience led him to create a global breathwork brand dedicated to helping others heal and thrive. Now based in the tranquil Black Hills of South Dakota, Josh shares his expertise through online content, certifications, and instructor training, blending science and personal experience to inspire sustainable health and authentic living.
