Academy West Breathing Performance

05/30/2026

04/23/2026

🎉🚨- PR ALERT -🚨🎉

Way to go .linenko !!!!

It’s been super fun to watch you build your skills and own your breathing tools. Getting to mile 8 and feeling like you’ve got more gas in the tank than ever, blowing away your expectations, and running eight minute miles to finish under two hours for the first time - THATS what functional breathing transformation looks like.

We are also so proud of you and proud to be a part of your team!

04/11/2026

TEDx Bend tickets for the event and live watch party are available in the link below.

Thanks for all of your support and we can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.bendticket.com/events/tedxbend-5-30-2026?_kx=wY3CT2zQS-yrtvCQJeadWQgmfTIGg2kn6hw_Od79HcfPehncfy7FfwVDZbUUpXDu.WUH6dA

04/10/2026

Owning your breathing performance means influencing your nervous system when it matters the most.

SHAME GUILT FEAR
- or -
LOVE JOY PURPOSE

It’s up to you, it’s your breathing

04/08/2026

A lot of people want to talk about meditation or mindfulness but these words are really triggering when you’re dealing with a lot of stress. Imagine being in the ICU on the worst day of your life and a medical provider like me comes in and tries to talk to you about meditation or mindfulness or “breathwork”. It doesn’t go well (🖕🏻)

In that same scenario of somebody comes in and says “let’s talk about “ - that’s a lot more approachable language. That’s what I want you to do. Talk Field see, and use your breathing first.

If your life feels chaotic, wake up, sit down, focus on your breathing until you don’t want to anymore.

No app, no counting, no “breath work” - remember this is not your job. It’s not what you have to do, you get to breathe.

Each day you do this as a gift and training your mind to fall in love with the sound and feeling of your own breathing is a way to find freedom

So start your day focused on your breathing until you don’t want to anymore. That is the essence of “breathing first”

Thanks for loving your breathing and for loving academy West, it means the world to me


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04/07/2026

Feeling like your chest wall is stuck? The sneaky little muscle may be the culprit. Once you’ve got your diaphragm moving first, it’s all about chest wall expansion. Pec Minor maybe to blame for that blocky feeling in your chest wall.

Soft tissue mobilization, stretch, strengthen - this works for your breathing muscles as well.

We can help you do you feel like your chest may be stuck? This is what we see all the time and we’re here to help.

02/24/2026

Our next group class starts THIS Thursday, Feb 26th 🎉
�Thursdays 6–7pm for 7 weeks (6 classes total)
�Dates: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2 & 4/9
�$360 ($60/class)

We’ll cover:�✔️ Functional breathing mechanics�✔️ Breathing strategies for exercise�✔️ Practical tools for everyday stress

Spots are limited — call us, email us, or hit the link in bio to grab yours!

02/18/2026

YOU’RE INVITED! 🤩 Our next Group Class Series starts next Thursday February 26th from 6pm -7pm and we would love to have you there!

It’s a great way to learn the basics of functional breathing as well as strategies for improving your workouts, activities, stress management and everyday life!

The cost is $360 for the series of 6 classes ($60/class) and is a great value for expert coaching, structured progression, and personalized feedback in a supportive group setting of like-minded people!

Check the link in our bio to save your seat and we’ll see you there! 👏🏻🎉

Please reach out if you have any questions
541-504-4676

01/12/2026

Academy West, we’re in it for the long haul. typifies what we mean by putting breathing first or short term and long-term performance improvement.

When katie decided to go undergo a massive spine surgery, she knew that her breathing was going to be a crucial piece of the puzzle.

Now more than a year after her surgery, not only is she on top of her game, but she’s also stretching her limits and recently placed first in her age division in her first ever half marathon.

We couldn’t be more proud to be part of the story of so many people who are recovering, rehabilitating, and achieving more than they ever thought they could putting their breathing first.

12/09/2025

Anxiety and breathing are deeply connected—but not always in the way people may think.

When you’re stressed, it’s common to fall into dysfunctional breathing patterns without realizing it. 🤯

Breathing too fast, too shallow, or overusing the chest can actually heighten anxiety, fuel physical symptoms, and make everything feel harder. ❌

The advice, however, is more nuanced than “just take a deep breath.”

At Academy West, we help you understand how to breathe functionally so your body and nervous system respond differently. ☺️

With the right tools, you can reduce anxiety and prevent those spiraling moments from taking over.

If you’re ready to learn breathing strategies that truly make a difference, our online course is designed to walk you through it step-by-step. 💻

✨ Sign up today and start building a calmer YOU, breathing first!✨