Ep 9: The Benefits Of Breathwork For Business
Running a small business can be a demanding journey, filled with challenges that push us to our limits. Many entrepreneurs are now exploring somatic practices, like breathwork, to boost resilience, manage stress, and connect with deeper aspects of themselves.
In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, host Kristin Constable and Kyla Gagnon delve into how incorporating breathwork can unlock growth and help business owners operate with greater clarity, creativity, and well-being.
Why Breathwork?
At its core, breathwork is about connecting to your body through intentional breathing. This simple, yet profound practice helps release trapped emotions and calm the mind. Many business owners overlook breathwork because of its simplicity, not realizing it can be a powerful tool for navigating challenges and cultivating resilience.
When practiced consistently, breathwork can improve focus, reduce stress, and provide a sense of grounding that’s essential for anyone at the helm of a business.
Benefits of Breathwork for Small Business Owners
Increased Emotional Resilience
Entrepreneurship often brings waves of stress and self-doubt. Breathwork offers a way to process and release these emotions rather than letting them build up. For instance, somatic breathwork can help release feelings of frustration, fear, or self-doubt that may arise, allowing business owners to reset emotionally and avoid burnout. Through regular breathwork, entrepreneurs can develop a habit of self-regulation, which is essential for clear-headed decision-making in times of stress.Enhanced Focus and Creativity
By grounding the mind, breathwork opens the door to greater focus and creativity. When the mind is calm and centered, it’s easier to access creative solutions, and ideas tend to flow more naturally. In the podcast, Kyla Gagnon, a breathwork facilitator, shares how breathwork can clear mental clutter, helping entrepreneurs see their next steps more clearly. This increased clarity often translates to more confident decisions and a more cohesive vision for your business.Reconnecting with Your Why
Many small business owners start their ventures with a heart-centered mission but can feel disconnected from this purpose during stressful times. Breathwork brings us back to our core, allowing us to reconnect with the “why” behind what we do. When entrepreneurs feel connected to their purpose, they’re better equipped to handle challenges and continue building from a place of alignment, even when external pressures arise.Processing Limiting Beliefs and Imposter Syndrome
Breathwork is a powerful tool for working through internal blocks like limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome. Rather than ignoring or pushing through these feelings, breathwork allows us to sit with them, understand them, and eventually release them. By clearing these mental roadblocks, entrepreneurs can step into a more confident, empowered state of being. Kyla shares a story of a client who, through breathwork, broke through self-doubt and launched her business with renewed clarity and conviction.Fostering a Mind-Body Connection for Better Leadership
Somatic practices like breathwork help us become more in tune with our bodies and emotions, which ultimately fosters self-awareness. When we understand our own responses and emotions, we can lead from a place of authenticity and presence. This mind-body connection enhances our ability to communicate, empathize, and inspire those we work with, which is crucial for anyone managing a team or working closely with clients.
Breathwork Practices for Busy Entrepreneurs
For business owners who are curious about getting started, there are simple, accessible breathwork practices that fit seamlessly into a busy schedule. Kyla recommends a short practice for reducing overwhelm:
Take a series of short, sniffs through your nose (aim for eight in a row, but adjust if needed).
Follow with a single, deep exhale through your mouth.
Repeat for three minutes.
This practice can be done anytime, anywhere—even in between client meetings or before a big presentation. It’s a quick way to calm the nervous system, clear your mind, and bring you back to a balanced state.
Embrace Breathwork as a Business Tool
Incorporating breathwork and somatic practices into your routine doesn’t just enhance your personal well-being; it benefits your business. A grounded, present entrepreneur is better equipped to make strategic decisions, connect with clients, and nurture the kind of resilience that sustains growth. For any business owner looking to build not only a successful business but a fulfilling one, breathwork offers a powerful path to alignment, clarity, and strength.
For more insights on integrating breathwork into your business journey, tune into the full episode of The Soulful CEO Path with Kyla Gagnon.
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