BREATHE. | Joe DiStefano | TEDxLugano

What is the most fundamental aspect of our survival and wellbeing that we most commonly overlook? In this inspiring talk, Joe DiStefano reveals the importance of getting back to fundamentals through our own breath.
Joe DiStefano is a lifestyle and fitness expert who solves chronic health problems with simple lifestyle adjustments. Over the past five years, he has lectured on coaching, training, nutrition, lifestyle, and obstacle race preparation all over the world, to experts and professionals from over 30 countries. He is currently the Director of Sport at Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing company. Joe is also the founder of RUNGA, an eight-day retreat in Costa Rica designed to help busy people unplug and unwind.
Joe’s philosophy of health revolves around simple lifestyle changes that anyone can make at any time. His simple method, which he first used to recover from a traumatic brain injury, revolves around the optimization of breathing, movement, and sleep patterns. He has used it to help several thousand clients, and his work has been featured in several print and online publications such as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Outside, and SELF.
Joe currently lives in Boston, MA.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@kandid898]

I have been using this technique for 2 days before going to bed. Results: I have slept 2 nights in row, with no pain and no pain meds. So last night I forgot to do it. Today the tightness and pain is incredible. I won't forget tonight.

[@chansohhar714]

Still aliveness?

[@bobbykeene12]

Did you do the baby positions or the balloon blow up (or both)? Did the results last?

[@kandid898]

I did the baby positions. As long as I did them, the pain was gone. I slowly fell off the horse. Till I forgot about them. Tonight, I saw the comment. So, I did the happy baby. Too tired for the others. I will start back tomorrow. 🤞🏽and by some balloons. 🎈

[@theusersol]

What an absolutely magnificent Ted talk. Bless this dude 😎

[@marilynvillanueva1874]

Breath is life Almighty Elohim our Abba Yahawah gave us a breath of life

[@carmmigliore7381]

timeless information. thank You.

[@monilaistorz]

I have been doing yoga for over 40 years. All our modern science ie western science owes a lot to Indian/Ayurvedic science and Chinese taichi/qiqong science. Great lecture as it enhances my knowledge of both Ayurvedic and Chinese sciences. Thank you.

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[@dlspeed1]

Unless if you have already experienced what he is talking about, alot of people will go home and pick back up where they left off and give it no more thought. But if you go through the experience of his talk yourself and Trust the importance of breathe, then your life will start to change for the better, with consitance pratice of course..💙 ~~~Peace~~~

[@modernmensch]

Truth. Implementation is always key to make any change in your life.. I help people with Intentional Nasal Breathing as well in my coaching practice. Those of us who teach others this are called pulmanauts!

[@laurajones6263]

I loved this. I've been teaching Pilates for 18 years, so I totally understand the importance of breathing right. I also knew that heart rate variability has a very close association with heart disease risk, but I've never seen the two put together like this. Massive light bulb moment, thanks so much. Excellently presented.

[@modernmensch]

Joe DiStefano did a great job with this talk. I help people with Intentional Nasal Breathing as well in my coaching practice. Those of us who teach others this are called pulmanauts!

[@donnamariewilliams8261]

This Speaker is 1000% on point!! Bravo!!

[@akankasha651]

The best thing I saw today, and exactly the one which I needed the most, Thank you.

[@brigittegilmore5756]

BRAVO! This talk has connected so many dots for me. Something so simple and right in front of you and with our civilization a simple deep breath !GOD is sooooo good we don't even know ! 💜

[@teddyraffudeen7056]

You are kind and generous. I love you for it. I will start breathing right. Thanks Joe.

[@barbaralammi4088]

I love this! Heart Math Institute has been studying HRV for about 30 years. It seems more and more people are talking about HRV. I'm pretty sure I heard someone like Dr. Wayne Dyer say, "JUMP IN EVERY PUDDLE!" I shared this over and over.

[@carlosangulo11]

Great video!! Thank you 😊 🙏 unconditional love to all ❤️♾️🌌

[@kaushikpaul7391]

knowledge is everywhere and nowhere.....depends on you

[@inquest7]

ceteris paribus

[@mojogroddomyzogrodamipodwa7897]

Leaving the comfort zone, that's my target from now on! Thank you

[@andreaszatmari7612]

This talk is so smartly brings together so much info in a really simple and short manner. SO worth sharing it widely! Congrats and thanks!

[@Titamar814]

We used Box Pbreathing

[@susannahbrown8350]

Wow.....yes. I choose vitality!! Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge. 🌟❤️🌟👏🏽

[@SafeJourneyGoa]

Mind blowing, tears rolled down my eyes. I have suffered a lot because of Asthma , sinusitis & mood swing, now I found solution which I been doing but was not knowing it scientifically.... thanks a lot.

[@vitorbarradas7430]

what do you do?

[@satya3952]

Such a simple and yet so much powerful and impactful talk of this gentleman. More power to you. Thanks 😊

[@KangenWaterTeam]

brilliant infomation 3 days without water! wow its only 3 minutes for breath. Amazing talk very valuable for us all - and I thought its all about the water Joe made me think! Love the format we need to do at the end of the talk - Thanks so much

[@sandraremolina8319]

THANK SO MUCH!! I ONLY SEE LOVE IN THIS GUY TRYING TO GIVE HIS BEST TO US!

[@victorking7422]

I felt too.

[@rosellasusanbyers31]

Yes, me too!

[@davidanthony6408]

Yea, genuine concern to inform. I just shared this with someone who I care about and love very much with all my heart.

[@dragonballzfanatic1053]

What a great complement to share with us Sandra! You can't help but be enchaned by this wonderful person!

[@faresyhude4097]

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[@Timbo2516]

Amazing talk. He is describing a form of yogic breathing called pranayama. Wicked effective!

[@shanghunter7697]

Ah, the word wicked. You must be from Boston.....everything is wicked there.

[@vee6988]

@@shanghunter7697 it's a figurative form of speech. It's not meant literally.

[@subs4794]

"Wicked" was a popular term in UK street and music culture a few decades ago...

[@KrittinKalra]

The more I watch TED, the more I learn. Awesome job guys, you are the modem Wikipedia for me. Great presentation. I just loved it, it's implementation time now!!

[@haraldschmitz822]

Krittin Kalra kemsl sunal

[@PianoGesang]

Wikipedia is a censored, intransparent, undemocratic tool of propaganda for the elite and their mainstream ideologies mixed with a lot of truth and many lies.

[@greglopezjr.4625]

@@PianoGesang So what would you recommend, if you don't mind me asking.

[@PianoGesang]

Question everything and do your own research. Especially on vital topics like health and politics. Also stop using Google and opt for an uncensored search engine like duckduckgo or startpage. There is much more but that’s a good start.

[@itsmebutwhoami8177]

wait so the wikipedia was already not modern in 2016, dang kids

[@TheLeon1032]

this is so good, this info is life saving

[@DucNguyen-eb7ze]

One of the most useful talk ever

[@frankrod6496]

Good job !...this man has that vibe i need ....im going to start breathing.

[@romeovelasco4151]

With the breath of life given to me by God, I was able to live from a lifeless clay to a life full of play...

[@rikitasolanki9181]

Very nicely articulated..liked it!!!!!!

[@user-ij7nk4pi3n]

Excellent thank you.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

I have been very stressed and breathing very wrong..been Very Sick..anxiety, panic, migraine, fainting etc. for the last 30 years. I have been given many medications..none of which worked! This is my problem..I will now be able to fix myself. Thank You so much for this!

[@duane1063]

Great Luck for You Kathleen Wharton .. Let us know how your progressing.

[@notadonna5983]

Excellent! I've been recovering from an overwhelming illness for 2.5 years. I am just realizing how much this kind of therapy has contributed to my apparent recovery. Just wanted to encourage you to pay attention to your breath. You can recover from most anything. The sympathetic overdrive is probably the biggest reason I (and many others) got sick.

[@shafiulabid3215]

Its cal anulom bilom...... I love sir ramdev........ Allah bless all

[@marcbakker4231]

Na maste

[@sudhakudva2]

Thank you so much, will share with my friends

[@langolier9]

3, 3, 3 rule. brilliant! thank you

[@JonesMereu]

Wow! Just wow. Excellent presentation. Incredible perspective.

[@stevegovea1]

Having sleep apnea landed me in the hospital. My health had progressively deteriorated for so many years. Luckily with the help of my VA, getting a sleep study.

[@cvan1075]

You will feel mentally younger in a few months

[@cobaygi407]

@Steve Govea what is VA?

[@stevegovea1]

@@cobaygi407 veterans affairs, it provides many benefits

[@cobaygi407]

@@stevegovea1 of course, I am really slowed down. Thanks. Take care

[@pattyayers]

Just keep in mind that just *knowing* about breathing does nothing for you. 🙏🏻😊

[@spaceangel1921]

Love you!

[@markdemell3717]

Wim Hof is my guy .Masterclass!!!

[@neerajsoni5134]

It's ANULOM VILOM, but motivational speech & excellent method to communicate the message.

[@notadonna5983]

Yes! Perfect! Do the sphinx position facing the early a.m. sun touching the ground (Dr. Jack Kruse). Thank you!

[@c_farther5208]

For energy in the afternoon, I hold my breath with my cheeks puffed out and hold that breath as long as I can. Just a couple of times, energy is renewed.

[@sweetheartpacific]

one of the best one i have ever seen so far from Ted

[@coachjoedi6566]

Thank you so, so much Prashant!

[@travissk5036]

Genius. The Breathe can solve all problems with our immune systems...Wim Hof

[@happybhoy777]

Travis Sakowski wim hoff is a genius

[@tomknapen5177]

I really love breathing!!! and these methods make it even better thank you !!!

[@coachjoedi6566]

Sure, Tom! Thank you!!

[@zaheerhussain956]

Absolutely awesome!

[@soniavalero1587]

Thank you! Such an amazing talk 🙏

[@geraldfrank1630]

“Breathe Deep Laugh Loudly” by Judith Kravitz. 🙏

[@LionTheHeart]

We take so much for granted!

[@chareepo]

One of the best Ted talks I've watched.

[@CoconutCompetitions]

Such a great speaker! Really enjoyed this 🙏

[@coachjoedi6566]

Thank you so much! Sincerely appreciate it.

[@PraveenKumar-bv3hg]

Excellent !!! thank you

[@Officialnathanielwells]

Love this guy 🙌🙌🙌

[@olmecST]

Breathing, along with grounding thought saved me from a few panic attacks.

[@lss1565]

grounding thought?

[@jakemorrison8507]

Grounding thought.?

[@faresyhude4097]

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[@faresyhude4097]

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[@faresyhude4097]

Zane

[@project10bball]

perspective: this is mind-blowing. He's talking about making radical change

[@markdemell3717]

Wim Hof is my guy ! THE ICEMAN!!!

[@MdParvez-ls3co]

Valuable Knowledge. Good, bless you.

[@alaynajoline]

This is amazing. Thank you.

[@sharonanderson524]

This was an eye opener for the different breaths, I'm going to try this for sure tks for the info!

[@dodare2dream]

Very well... liked it 👏👏👏

[@jeannettebarker1501]

Thank you so much. I think you just saved my life.

[@PositivelyTakingCare]

Breath better. He makes a lot of sense

[@MH-qk7ls]

Thanks for the great info! Listen to this yesterday, and the techniques were already helpful for today.

[@salamb9556]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@AbdulPaolo]

Thx for the Upload:)

[@samanthapskelly]

This is so informative and spot on!

[@VishalRajput009]

Thanks a lot really helpful information provided in this video. 😊

[@bikEarth]

Would this video broadcasted on a main strem video the world will be a better place!!

[@mariateresaliden5512]

Thanks, for such an amazing talk.... very informative and life saving. ❤👍👍

[@duane1063]

Such a cool talk!!

[@elainer136]

Really good video, very imformative, to the point, does not waffle. Give it a go.

[@JamesBreitenstein]

this is so amazing, but most people don‘t understand yet sadly...

[@daiceman15]

Brilliant Brother Minister 👑

[@rikitasolanki9181]

Last line sums up everything...breath

[@Vga-kv8pj]

Thanks for sharing great video !

[@nizamkhalfan4173]

Joe, EXCELLENT. I liked it.

[@B30pt87]

Outstanding!

[@artemisphotinou1332]

The breath at the end says it all.

[@johnmariano47]

Seeing this video again. I remember pulling grass on rock landscape for 2 hours with 2 heels level on the ground. I got sore on my hamstrings a day or two later but my back was at its best. These baby positions never fail, sitting on a chair or stool while working low on the ground does more harm on your body than good.

[@adanabdilahi7536]

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[@johnmariano47]

@@adanabdilahi7536 I appreciate this reminder.

[@marybethhempel9101]

11:58 positions to hold and breathe for about 5 minutes

[@theresaheyer537]

sometimes all i need is the air that i breathe...................

[@mrupload258]

Finally, I was waiting to watch this! :)

[@lainalee4355]

Awesome! Love this information !

[@coachjoedi6566]

thank you, Laina!

[@antonynellangara803]

Nice and apt knowledge, thank you sir

[@trickie502]

that was fantastic, thank you. Going to try this from now on....will get back to you in a month with an update.

[@Angel-eg4fe]

Well?

[@camore5422]

No one never updates..

[@gurmukhghuldu]

Excellent information. Transforming !!!

[@armedgunman8988]

It's like breathing when I go swimming. Inhale short exhale long calms me down in water.

[@deborahferguson1163]

Great talk !!!!!

[@sandeep320]

Pranayam is the key. Nice job

[@CMartinSalomon]

Wow... Why I did not see this 4 years ago!... Well... Let's do it. Thanks.

[@gabbarsingh6562]

Quite informative talk... This should have more views

[@nassah2010]

brilliant talk 😊

[@coachjoedi6566]

thank you Nassah!

[@anthonyorafferty5632]

I dance Cuban Salsa. With a new woman to salsa I said 'Just breath & feel the music'. Salsa comes from within don't worry about the steps.

[@geenesmern6830]

Once I held my breath for four minutes a long time ago! I can't do that now though.

[@joelkalyan6732]

This guy is a hero

[@hasudungansimanjuntak6122]

Perfect!

[@jaypalnitkar4400]

Brilliant talk

[@SAGARPATIL-ze8gz]

Thanks..looks true

[@josepabloarellano9171]

thans for this!

[@jokergames4571]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@viral_anything_viral]

Anulom velom pranamayam This is our Bharath culture 🙏🏼

[@LikeKoby]

Well put my friend

[@shafiulabid3215]

Ramdev sir is great..... Allah bless all

[@rockymolina8912]

Thank you.

[@bongofly]

It’s not the beats per minute…. It’s the space between them ❤️ ⏰ 🧘‍♂️ 🙏🏽