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How to breathe

At Woollahra Dental Practice, we are interested in looking at your health holistically. We look at the body as one and as a whole. Breathing is a main function that determines the resources available for organs and systems in our bodies.

We found an interesting TED talk about how to breathe and would like to share it with you.



Breathing - so essential to life, and yet most of us are doing it wrong! Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist and breathing expert, shares some surprising information about breathing and teaches us all how to do it right.

Dr. Belisa Vranich is a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and the author of “Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health”. As founder of The Breathing Class™, Belisa has taught and lectured nationwide on topics related to dysfunctional breathing patterns and stress. The Breathing Class™ addresses both physical and psychological problems related to oxygenation that is out of balance, and teaches people to breathe in an anatomically congruous way that maximizes balanced inhales and exhales. Belisa received her PhD in Psychology from New York University and completed an internship at Bellevue Hospital with specialization in neuropsychology, psychiatric consultation and liaison, and bilingual treatment. An outspoken advocate for women’s health issues and veterans’ rights, Belisa also volunteers with several animal rescue organizations  and is an advisory board member of Philosophy’s Hope and Grace Mental Health Campaign.


Want to learn more about how your breathing might be impacting your health? visit us at Woollahra Dental Practice.

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