How Do You Breathe Under Pressure? with Erin Sandral
From The Actor's Nervous System · 01:02:28
Show by Brian Zane
Your body can't tell the difference between a saber-toothed tiger and a nasty email from your boss.It treats both as a threat, and your breathing changes with it: higher in the chest, shallower, often through the mouth.In this episode, I talk with Erin Sandral, breath educator and founder of The Breath Place, about what's actually happening when we breathe, how the breath and the nervous system shape each other, and what helps when the pressure is on, whether that's a stage, an audition, or a hard email. We get into nose breathing, CO2 tolerance, and four practices you can try right now: tiny breath holds, humming, the physiological sigh, and coherent breathing, five in, five out. We also talk about breath, impulse, and emotion in acting.Where to find Erin:Website: thebreathplace.comInstagram: @the.breath.placeThe Actor's Nervous System explores the intersection of acting, embodiment, psychology, neuroscience, and the creative process.Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack: @theactorsnervoussystemIf you're an actor looking to develop your own process, I'm now offering 1:1 acting coaching and self-tape feedback — auditions, self-tapes, scene work, self-trust, presence, and finding a process that actually works for you. Learn more at BrianZane.com.Support the podcast and writing at:buymeacoffee.com/brianzanePodcast created, hosted, and edited by Brian Zane.Music by Penguinmusic from Pixabay.Learn more: https://brianzane.com
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