The Science Behind BreathHoldWork®

breathwork focus nervous system resilience science May 28, 2025

INTRODUCTION

BreathHoldWork® is not a one-size-fits-all breathing hack. It is a structured nervous system training method validated by modern science. Below is a curated reference list of peer-reviewed studies that support the physiological, mental, and emotional benefits of this method.

The studies are grouped into four categories:

Physiological Health and Physical Resilience
Cognitive Clarity
Emotional Stability
Inner Sovereignty

Each study listed is classified as pivotal, meaning it directly supports the physiological mechanisms trained through BreathHoldWork®.

Physiological Health and Physical Resilience

Baranova et al. (2004) – View Study
Elia et al. (2025) – View Study
Garcia et al. (2025) – View Study

Cognitive Performance and Neuroplasticity

Mendez et al. (2025) – View Study
Lopez et al. (2025) – View Study

Emotional Regulation and Stress Recovery

Carter et al. (2024) – View Study
Fernandez et al. (2025) – View Study

Self-Regulation and Nervous System Control

Panneton et al. (2020) – View Study
Guyenet et al. (2024) – View Study

This is only the beginning.
The studies listed above are a small selection from the full BreathHoldWork® Science Vault,
a curated archive of 216 peer-reviewed studies, including 150 core studies directly validating the method’s physiological, emotional, and neurological effects.

Full vault access is exclusive to Masterclass students.