Christopher Thier

Most of us carry tension we don't even notice anymore. It shows up as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, a stomach that never fully settles, small signs of a nervous system that's been holding on for a long time. Breathwork and Reiki both work with this, in different ways. There's a third practice I've been training in that approaches the same problem from the body itself: Tension Release Exercises, more commonly known as TRE. A Bit of History TRE was developed by Dr. David Berceli, a social...

Functional Breathwork retrains how you breathe all day — not just during a session. Here's what it is, how it's measured, and why it matters for athletes and everyday people alike.

Breath shapes our experience of life. How we breathe influences our energy, emotions, and even our health. If you have practiced yoga or attended a breathwork session, you might have encountered pranayama or conscious breathing techniques. These two practices share a deep connection, rooted in ancient traditions yet evolving into modern methods that help people manage stress, improve well-being, and explore emotional release. Understanding the relationship between pranayama and modern...