sensation (noun) sen-ˈsā-shən
1 – as in feeling “an internal response to an external stimulus”
2 – as in awareness “a state of consciousness created by indefinite physical or mental changes”
3 – as in miracle “something extraordinary or surprising”
Every scent, sound, texture, vibration, taste, and image sends signals
that either reinforce stress—or create new patterns of ease.
At Asencia, we use the senses intentionally to:
  • Calm the nervous system
  • Interrupt old associations
  • Create space for new ones
At Asencia, every element is designed with precision:
  • Sound to regulate and soften the mind
  • Touch to ground and release tension
  • Scent to shape memory and emotion
  • Taste to nourish and awaken
  • Sight to create space and perspective
Set within the rhythm of nature—ocean air, jungle sounds, shifting light
Why is lung capacity so critical?

Lung capacity is a greater indicator of longevity than any other metric. 

Landmark longitudinal research— including the Framingham Heart Study and data published in the New England Journal of Medicine—found that lung volume was a stronger predictor of lifespan than genetics, diet, or daily exercise. 

Why is lung capacity so crucial?
  • Efficient Oxygenation: Larger lungs allow you to deliver more oxygen to the heart, brain, and muscles with every breath, reducing strain on your cardiovascular system.
  • Metabolic & Cognitive Health: Better oxygenation is linked to reduced risks of heart attack, stroke, and chronic diseases like diabetes. 
  • Vitality: Smaller or less efficient lungs cause the body to work harder to pump blood, often leading to an elevated resting heart rate and higher blood pressure. 

Diaphragmatic exercise uses both fast and slow twitch muscles, expands lung capacity, improves blood supply to critical organs, strengthens abdomen and pelvic floor, activates vagus and phrenic neural pathways  

The Alkaline State: During Breathwork, you create a state of respiratory alkalosis – carbon dioxide levels drop and blood pH rises, reducing inflammation & pain, enhancing mental focus and nervous system regulation. Improve physical endurance and speed up recovery.

Nature is medicine.
Sauna: “Nature’s trillion dollar pill”
  • 63% reduction in heart attacks – long term 4-7x week 20+ years
  • 60% reduction in strokes – long term
  • 42% reduction in all mortality- long term
  • 65% reduction dementia – long term
  • 66% reduction alzheimers – long term
  • Boost Growth Hormone, HRV, VO2Max – single session (immediately to hours after session)
Cold Plunge:
  • 530% boost in norepinephrine – single session/ peaks within 2-6 hrs
  • 250% boost in dopamine – single session/ peaks within 2-6 hrs
  • 350% increase in metabolism – up to several hours
  • Boost in nervous system regularity, vascular health – Hours to days/ cumulative with repeated exposure
  • Reduce pain and inflammation – Hours to days/ cumulative with repeated exposure