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Our breath is the one continual resource we have from birth to death. By practicing breath awareness and conscious breathing patterns, we are granted access to its super-power. By doing this, we can hack into our nervous system, thereby creating an inner environment that aligns with our needs. As a result, our mind quiets, we become present, and we are no longer being ruled but now mindfully making the rules. This is called breathwork. In this TEDxVaduz Talk, The Secret Power of our Breath, we explore the practice of breathwork through stories of using our breath to create space in life, make the next right choice and face the next moment. Breathwork leads us toward coming back to our wise, authentic selves. A reunion and remembrance of the true you is available and waiting, and our breath is the key that opens the door. It all begins with just one breath. I grew up always having a curiosity for the world and it’s people. Travel helped me fulfill that curiosity and open my eyes to the bigger picture. After graduate school, I worked for twelve years in the outdoor industry. That was when I took a deep dive into yoga and learned ways that we could use our breath that could change our entire lives. This fascinated me. I knew I needed to learn more so I left my job and traveled to India to become a teacher. I spent years traveling, learning meditation and discovering a new way of being. I am now a breathwork facilitator and real estate professional in Asheville, North Carolina, helping people discover how to breathe correctly, heal and find their sanctuary inside and out. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx