Breathing Fundamentals: The Foundation of Movement, Mind & Nervous System Health

This is Part 3 of the 4-part Movement mastery series Your breath is the anchor. And if it’s stuck, shallow, or paradoxical, everything else—movement, nervous system regulation, even your mood—suffers. In this episode, Lawrence Van Lingen breaks down the fundamentals of healthy breathing—the real kind. Diaphragm down, ribs up. Pelvic floor integration. 360 expansion. Nose-breathing mastery. Humming. Tongue posture. Learn how modern life hijacks your breath and what to do about it. This isn’t just about better breathing—it’s about reshaping your body, your mind, and your future. You’ll discover: • Why 80% of people have a breathing dysfunction (and what to do) • The real mechanics of healthy inhale & exhale • Pelvic floor + diaphragm + tongue = vagus nerve magic • Why nose breathing is non-negotiable (especially for your kids) • Daily breath practices that rewire your nervous system Whether you’re a mover, a parent, or someone who just wants to feel more alive in their body—this is the breath reset you didn’t know you needed. Like yourself. Subscribe to yourself. Turn on your inner notifications. One breath, one step, one beautiful day at a time. Watch the full 4-part LVL UP series: 1. The Benefits of Backward Walking for Hip Health and Running Performance    • The Benefits of Backward Walking for Hip H...   2. Discover How the Flow Rope Can Improve Your Movement    • Discover How Flow Rope Can Improve Your Mo...   3. Breathing Fundamentals: The Foundation of Movement, Mind & Nervous System Health    • Breathing Fundamentals: The Foundation of ...   4. Crawling Patterns in Gait: Unlock Your Genetic Blueprint    • Crawling Patterns in Gait: Unlock Your Cra...   Connect With Me Website: www.lawrencevanlingen.com Instagram: @lawrencevanlingen Free Resources: https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/blog Join The Community Membership (7-Day Free Trial): https://community.lawrencevanlingen.c... Learn More: https://lawrencevanlingen.com/pages/m... What you'll get: Live movement classes, a comprehensive video library, coaching, and a private community platform. Explore The Aeri App Experience the power of guided breathing at your fingertips. Whether you want to reduce stress, build endurance, or sharpen focus, Aeri offers science-backed breathing exercises tailored to your goals. Download for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aeri-br... Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... The Flow Rope Unlock posture, rotation, and fluid movement. The ultimate tool to reconnect your spinal engine. Shop Flow Rope: https://lawrencevanlingen.com/pages/f... Medical Disclaimer: https://lawrencevanlingen.com/pages/m... References for humming and vagus nerve tone: 1. Trivedi G.Y. et al. (2023). Holter-based HRV analysis during humming vs. stress, exercise, and sleep. Cureus 15(4):e37527. (Open Access)   2. Ghati N. et al. (2021). Bee-Humming Breathing in hypertension: immediate effects on HRV and BP (RCT). Explore (NY) 17(4):312-319.   3. Sujan M.U. et al. (2015). Effect of Bhramari pranayama on HRV and hemodynamics – a pilot study. Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic & Clinical 192: 82.  4. Pramanik T. et al. (2010). Immediate effect of slow Bhramari pranayama on blood pressure and heart rate. J Altern Complement Med 16(8):867-73.  5. Kuppusamy M. et al. (2022). Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on stress, anxiety, depression and sleep during COVID-19 isolation. J Ayurveda Integr Med 13(3): Article 100550.  6. Kalyani B.G. et al. (2011). Neurohemodynamic correlates of ‘OM’ chanting: An fMRI study. Int J Yoga 4(1):3-6.   7. Chetry D. et al. (2024). Health benefits of Bhramari pranayama – comprehensive review of 46 studies. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 68:71-85.