In the world of high-performance training, the smallest details can lead to the biggest breakthroughs. One often-overlooked but incredibly effective tool is box breathing—a simple yet profound breathing technique that can transform both your physical and mental game. At its core, box breathing is about controlling your breath to harness the power of carbon dioxide (CO2) for health, endurance, and clarity.

In an ideal world, the foundation of our health would come directly from the foods we eat—rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that fuel our bodies and optimize performance. However, the reality is far more complex. Modern agricultural practices and the decline in soil health have significantly impacted the nutrient density of the foods we consume, leaving even the most balanced diets lacking in critical elements. For athletes and high performers, these gaps can hinder recovery, energy levels, and overall health.

Breathwork has been used for centuries to enhance well-being by regulating breathing patterns to influence both the body and mind. By harnessing the power of the breath, people can experience profound improvements in their health, focus, and emotional state. Let’s explore the broad range of benefits breathwork offers, why it’s especially valuable for elite athletes, and how to get going using the tool.

The combination of breathwork and brainspotting tools is a powerful means for athletes recovering from concussions by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. Eliminate post-concussion symptoms effectively and efficiently by increasing oxygenation, regulating the nervous system, and processing trauma in all the layers of the brain.

Talk therapy is out. Elite athletes are turning to somatic practices for optimal health and performance. Modalities like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and brainspotting are literal game-changers for individual players and teams alike. Learn more about brainspotting—the emerging gold standard for processing trauma and elevating performance—below.