The Willful Warrior

The Willful Warrior is led by Leland Holgate Sr., a combat veteran, former quadriplegic, and now a studying to become a Neuropsychologist & NeuroChemist, with a forthcoming double Doctorate. The Willful Warrior breath practice is based in Neuroscience, Psychology, Epigenetics and Ancient Breath techniques. Using breathwork and meditation we are activating healing gene expression inside of the body and brain. Proper breathwork turns on the production of metabolites, activates neuropeptides and many healing biochemical compounds such as Dimethyltryptamine DMT (The Spirit Molecule), & Anandamide (The Bliss Molecule). With this practice you will also make a biochemical shift from the hormones of stress - cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine, and up-regulate your happy hormones such as oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. This practice is the culmination of nearly 10 years worth of research and study. The Willful Warrior practice positively impacts every aspect of the body and brain, and has a very positive effect on the mind. We use this with our Warriors post-military service to overcome PTSD and depression. Everything in this practice, including the specially selected music, creates order, coherence and homeostasis in the body and brain. Breathwork also enhances performance for athletes in a very big way! Increased lung capacity and endurance. Faster recovery from injury, and improved firing and wiring of the synapses that control motor function. This is done by the body increasing the myelin coating on the nerves. We can also help you alkalinize the body, bolstering your immune system. Amongst the most amazing part of what can be accomplished with this special training is activating a gene called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). This gene creates a protein found in brain and spinal tissue! This means breathwork can help heal brain and nerve tissues, creates new neurons(nerve cells), and aides in the reduction of stress.