BREATHWORK EXPERIENCES
What is Breathwork?
The style of breathwork that I facilitate is called Conscious, Connected Breathwork. It is an intentional, powerful method of breathing that can work very quickly to transform your way of seeing and interacting with the world.
In group and individual sessions, we begin by setting an intention that arises naturally from a period of gentle movement and breath. Your intention will guide you to clear emotional blockages that are holding you back and help you develop clarity for your next steps forward.
After the intention-setting process, we will begin a deep, circular breathing pattern. This breathwork quiets your default thinking pattern, with its preconceived notions and outdated, unconscious, and often limiting beliefs. This allows deeper aspects of your Self to arise, aspects that are fully aligned with your heartfelt desires, often leading to intense emotional breakthroughs and transformational insights.
What are the benefits of doing this style of breathwork?
This breathwork is a technique of deep and rapid breathing that oxygenates your entire body, activates stores of energy, and has the potential to change and deepen your state of consciousness. The effects are myriad and differ greatly from person from person and from experience to experience.
Almost all practitioners will experience one or more of the following:
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Increased energy
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New insights about their life
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A cathartic release of emotions, often letting go of long-held, block emotions
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A new sense of empowerment to make needed changes in their lives
For sure, you will leave feeling better - more relaxed, with clearer thinking and renewed energy. This all happens in a safe and held environment where all experiences are welcome, so you can let down your guard and just breathe!
I'm in recovery.
Is breathwork appropriate for me?
Almost all people who struggle with compulsive or addictive behaviors are holding on to grief or resentment that colors their perception of the world and blocks them from moving forward with ease and clarity.
At various points in recovery, many people feel lost and aren't sure what path is most aligned with who they are or want to be.
Breathwork is a modality that facilitates emotional release and helps people clarify their intentions for themselves, making it an especially effective and beneficial practice for people who have struggled with addictions.
Breathwork is done without the use of chemicals or plants. You are always in control of your experience, and if any of the effects become overwhelming or uncomfortable, all you have to do is return to your normal breathing. Your body will return to homeostasis rapidly.
Please note:
Breathwork is very safe for most people, but here are some of the noted contraindications:
Pregnancy
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
History of aneurysms (including family)
Epilepsy or history of seizures
History of psychosis
Osteoporosis
Recent surgery
Glaucoma
An active addiction
Untreated mental illness
If you are unsure whether breathwork is right for you, please check with your doctor.