Discover how improving your breathing can improve your life
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Modern life is very stressful.
Studies tell us that 43% of all adults suffer from health disorders caused by stress, between 75% and 90% of all doctor visits are due to stress-related illnesses and disorders, stress has been identified as one of the most important risks in the workplace.
There are specific tools that can help us reduce physical and mental/emotional stress.
It has been proven that the practices of yoga, breathing, mindfulness, allow us to have more energy and security and help us to calm down in difficult moments.
RespiraMente was born from the desire to share these tools that can help us on this mysterious path of life.
A more fluid and relaxed breathing is beneficial to improve respiratory, cardiovascular, physiological health and brain functions.
It helps calm the mind as regulating the breathing has a balancing effect on the nervous system.
Promotes relaxed nasal breathing that facilitates deep and restful sleep.
Optimizes oxygen exchange in the cells, improving physical and mental performance.
It reduces inflammation and promotes optimal health through improved oxygenation.
It regulates blood pressure and improves circulation by promoting more efficient breathing patterns.
Ideal for those suffering from asthma, rhinitis or apnea, improving lung control and functionality.
The Respira Method is the method, developed by Fabio Andrico, that helps to deconstruct old breathing patterns and to release tensions, and allows to rediscover and enjoy breathing in the most natural and conscious sense, freeing it from unhealthy habits and letting it flow, in the clear conscious presence of all its movements.
In June 2016 I became accredited to teach the Respira Method and in these years I have developed a great experience in the field of breathing. In 2022 I was accredited as one of the first instructor trainers of the Respira Method.
Jon Kabat-Zinn, physician and biologist who founded the Mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) defines Mindfulness as: “Intentionally paying attention to the present moment, without judgment”. This type of attention allows us to learn to relate directly to what is happening in our lives, here and now, in the present moment.
Its efficacy has been demonstrated by neurological research and has been able to alleviate ailments such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, fibromyalgia, anxiety, panic or depression. Numerous people who have completed this program have reported results from the aforementioned research, such as: improvements in the ability to relax and manage stress and anxiety in the short and long term; a decrease in physical and psychological symptoms and pain levels, as well as a greater ability to cope with chronic or irreversible pain; an improvement in immune response and a higher level of enthusiasm and joy.
The management of stress, emotions and the practice of mindfulness are tools that can help everyone in a practical and concrete way, without the need to change their lifestyle, beliefs or religion. For this reason in 2020 I took a course in Stress and Anxiety Management and a course in Personal Coaching – life coaching with Shiné Psicología y Coaching S.L., and in addition in 2024 I trained as a Mindfulness instructor certified by the Complementary Medical Association.
Oxygen Advantage® is the method created by Patrick McKeown that teaches how to optimize the way we breathe to improve the body’s oxygenation, increase endurance, physical and mental performance, and reduce stress and perceived exertion during physical activity. This technique combines principles of functional breathing and altitude simulator training, making it suitable for both sedentary people and high-performance athletes.
I participated in the Oxygen Advantage® Instructor Training Course in November 2024, and in May 2025 I was accredited as an Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor.
Yantra Yoga or Tibetan Yoga of Movement, is one of the oldest Yoga systems that exist in the world. It is a system of Yoga that has come to us through Tibet, a land filled with a vast and rich traditional Buddhist knowledge and wisdom.
This Yoga came to the Western world thanks to Professor Chögyal Namkhai Norbu who began teaching Yantra Yoga in the early 1970s in Italy and later wrote an extensive commentary on the 8th century Vairocana root teachings, Nyida Khajor, the Union of the Yantra of the Sun and Moon, based on his personal training and on the knowledge of Yantra Yoga received from his uncle and several masters in Tibet.
I started practicing Yantra Yoga more than 20 years ago, with the direct disciples of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and in 2010 I was certified by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu himself as a teacher of the first level Yantra Yoga.
In 2016, I was certified as a Kumar Kumari teacher, the Yantra Yoga for children.
In general, due to poor body posture, stress and anxiety in our daily lives, we tend to breathe very shallow and fast, using only 30% of our respiratory capacity. With these practices, we work to discover and correct the bad habits we’ve developed, so we can breathe more freely, fluidly, and relaxedly.
When we’re happy and relaxed, we breathe deeply and more fluidly, whereas when we feel anxious, for example, our breathing is more shallow, rapid, and fragmented. This happens because breathing is affected by emotions and moods. But we can learn to breathe well, whatever our mental state, and thus, through breathing, we can also learn to manage emotions, anxiety, and stress.
moreNo, the Wim Hof Method uses hyperventilation exercises and ice baths. Although some of the goals are the same, such as improving immune response, regulating blood pressure, or managing stress, this method doesn’t use extreme practices like hyperventilation. Instead, we learn how to breathe more naturally and fluidly in our daily lives. It’s a gentler, less extreme method, whose goal is not only to have powerful experiences, but to improve something in our lives in a lasting way.
In general, it’s better to inhale and exhale through the nose. When we exhale through the mouth, we lose 42% more moisture from our body and also lose a greater amount of CO2. If the CO2 level in our blood drops, the hemoglobin won’t release oxygen, which won’t reach the muscles and brain.