Ex-professional rugby player, David Jackson, documents his career-ending head injury whilst playing for Nottingham RFC, the aftermath and feelings of uncertainty and how he overcame this by finding a new purpose in life. Delving into his new-found love for Calisthenics and breathwork, David enlightens listeners on the wide-arching benefits of learning to breath efficiently for both physical performance and mental health.
During the conversation we discuss:
- the damaging effects that head injuries can have on both our physical and mental health
- The positive effects that breathwork can have on our lives
- how common dysfunctional breathing is in the population
- how we can learn to breathe more efficiently to improve our health and performance
- the science behind nasal breathing and breath holds
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