Ashley Neese: Breathwork Benefits, Body Budget & Why You Need To Rest

In this insightful episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Ashley Neese, a leading breathwork teacher and author of How to Breathe and Permission to Rest. Ashley’s expertise in embodiment and renewal shines as we discuss how to reclaim our attention and embrace the rest we need in a fast-paced world. We explore tools to help us navigate difficult times with greater resilience, the critical role of completing the stress response cycle, and the often-overlooked concept of trauma-informed rest. Ashley also introduces the idea of the "body budget" and how connecting with nature can guide us toward a balanced work/rest rhythm. Join us for a conversation that will inspire you to rethink rest and prioritize your well-being.

Ashley Neese is a renowned breathwork teacher and author of How to Breathe and Permission to Rest. She has spent over a decade working at the intersections of embodiment, transformation, and renewal. Ashley is also host of The Deeper Call newsletter and podcast, where she shares personal reflections and restorative conversations to support multi-dimensional healing and regeneration. 

Ashley supports clients remotely and has a distinct roster of ongoing corporate partnerships. Her work has been featured in the WJS, goop, Sunset Magazine, Vogue, and Elle, among others. She lives with her family on a small homestead in the Sierra Foothills of California.  

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Simple ways that we can reclaim our attention and take time to rest
• Tools to help us handle hard things in a more resilient space
• The importance of completing the stress response cycle and downshifting into rest
• Trauma informed rest - what it is and why it is a missing part of the rest conversation
• The concept of the “body budget” and how it can help us rest
• How nature can help us tune into our natural cycles and find a work/rest rhythm

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole