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Corporate Wellness & Organizational Performance
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Fitness & Athletic Performance
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Continuing Education Trainings
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Lifestyle Medicine Coaching
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Public Speaking
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About Ed
Ed Harrold is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic industry, corporate wellness and organizational performance programs as well as lifestyle coaching for individuals. Ed's Breath AS Medicine continuing education trainings support the healthcare, health and wellness coaching, fitness, psychotherapy and medical fitness industries.
Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health, performance and overall well-being. Ed’s fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individuals and group needs across industries and platforms.
Ed’s books “Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU" and "BodyMindBusiness: The Business Of BE'ing Within" are a journey in discovering the mind-body relationship that is linked through breath and how this serves as a basis for reducing stress, improving health and well-being, building resilience and improving both organizational or athletic performance. Both books include 30 days of daily practices that serve as a guide and self-care routine. Available anywhere books are sold.
Ed's Breath AS Medicine courses are continuing education courses in the health & wellness coaching fields, fitness & athletic coaching, nursing and were the 1st non-MD courses to be offered as CME via George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
The Goldie Hawn Foundation’s program MindUP has partnered with renowned breathing coach Ed Harrold to provide resources and training videos focussed on techniques and strategies applying the science of intentional breathing for our own physical, mental health and well-being.
MindUP is an online learning platform. The online platform includes specialized training and curriculum as well as feature exclusive content including videos, activities, and resources. Coach Ed Harrold has a section on the online platform which includes a series of educational and experiential videos focused on therapeutic breathwork with the goal being to reduce stress and improve wellness and well-being.
Ed is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness Association. MWA distinguished faculty provide professional expertise and are instrumental in review of standards, guidelines, programs, products, research, publications, trainings, future planning, certification and professional acceptance for the Association.
Ed is a Breath Master on The Breath Source App. The Breath Source breathing app offers on-demand content, courses + Live classes all centered around harnessing the potent power of your breath. You’ll discover a diverse range of styles that vary in length, delivery + degree of intensity. The Breath Source offers something for everyone, everywhere. Sign-up here
Ed has served as the Director of Yoga and Sports Training for The Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living to study breathing in performance states. While serving as Director, Ed was part of a Harvard research study with the Harvard IEL research team evaluating the application of Pranayama in training with a high school boys crew team. Learn more here.
Ed is referenced in Vince Papale's book, "Invincible". He saw Ed's South Jersey swim around the island story and wanted it part of his book as underdogs who come out on top!
Ed is a contributing editor for:
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Thrive Global
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HuffingtonPost
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MindBodyGreen
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Corporate Wellness Magazine
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PTOnTheNet
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Aloha Magazine
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Rowing News Magazine
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Natural News
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Public Speaking
I LOVE to talk about BREATH! Because HOW we breathe is influencing our physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics and psychological states of BE'ing, I am often asked to speak on this topic in the following key areas:
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Health & Wellness
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Fitness & Exercise Performance
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Leadership & Organizational Performance
Please let me know how I can support your upcoming event discussing living a "life with breath" applying "breath AS medicine" for optimal health, well-being, fitness and organizational performance.