176. The Power of Your Breath with Michael Wood and The Holistic Kids
Release Date: 02/20/2025
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info_outlineCheck out Michael Wood’s Insightful book: Just One Conscious Breath
Episode Timestamps
[00:00] - Intro
[03:37] - Understanding Conscious Breathing
[09:15] - Box Breathing: Calming Demonstration
[15:07] - Meditation: Thought Awareness Demonstration
[23:25] - How Can Kids Incorporate Daily Meditation?
[27:36] - Episode Recap
[29:08] - Outro
Unlock calm and focus—one breath at a time.
Breathing is a powerful tool that can help kids manage stress, improve concentration, and feel more at ease in their daily lives. In this episode, The Holistic Kids and Michael Wood dive into conscious breathing techniques and meditation, demonstrating how these practices can be easily incorporated into daily life for greater calm and focus.
Michael Wood is a spiritual companion, teacher of presence, experienced breathwork practitioner, and founder of Pilgrim Breath. With a background in marketing and 30 years as a school principal for children with autism and special needs, he has dedicated his life to making conscious breathing accessible and practical. He leads meditation retreats in Ireland and the USA and is the author of Just One Conscious Breath, sharing simple yet powerful practices to quiet the mind and deepen self-connection.
To work with Michael Wood or explore more about breathwork, visit: https://pilgrimbreath.org/ or follow him on Instagram @justoneconsciousbreath
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