Where Science Meets Spirit: Breath as a Bridge to Balance

What happens when functional medicine meets the healing power of breath?

Breathwork isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s a powerful bridge between the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms.

In this inspiring episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda is joined by Dr. Lara May, a functional medicine pharmacist, Reiki master, and certified life and health coach, who shares her personal and professional evolution into the world of breath.

Listeners will discover how Lara blended her Western medical background with Eastern practices like Kundalini yoga and energy healing to uncover the transformative effects of intentional breathing. From balancing pH and calming inflammation to overcoming emotional blockages and releasing trauma, Lara offers both science-backed insight and heart-centered wisdom. This episode is a guide to reclaiming your breath, your power, and your peace.

🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn:

• How Lara discovered the true power of breath through yoga and clinical experience
• The link between CO2, oxygen, and inflammation and why breath matters
• How Breathwork supports detox, adrenal health, and nervous system healing
• Kundalini yoga’s impact on energy, awareness, and even caffeine addiction
• The role of intention, forgiveness, and journaling in emotional healing
• Simple breath practices to downshift at night and realign with calm
• Why Yoga Nidra and "brain breaks" are powerful tools for stress relief

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