BREATHWORK

What Is Breathwork?

 

Your breath brings oxygen into your body so that you can thrive. When you are physically or emotionally stressed, it affects how you breathe. But conscious & rhythmic Breathwork helps to calm your stress and bring balance to your body. So, how does it work?

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There are many different types of breathwork that you might have heard of, including Holotropic, Pranayama, Core Clearing, Transformational Breath and others. The main breathing technique I teach is called 'conscious connected breathing". It is natural, safe and has many benefits; increased energy, a stronger immune system and a more relaxed state of mind. It also enables you to reach emotional and spiritual states that enable a persons transformation.

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Always starting with the basics. You breathe all the time but how often do you notice how you breathe? Do you notice when your breath changes during the day or when something happens in your life? Do you hold your breath sometimes and does it often feel restricted, shallow, all in your chest or shoulders?

 

As babies we naturally breathe from the diaphragm, gently expanding our abdomen in a natural flow. However many adults have problems with their breath; breathing more in the shoulders, chest, shallow breathing or controlling the diaphragm (the exhale).

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This happens because as we go through life we unconsciously hold our breath when we are scared and tighten our bodies to avoid feeling painful or unsafe feelings. These responses to life become habitual over time and can change our breathing pattern. This can cause us to feel tired, stressed, anxious and out of control. 

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Having a breathwork session will help you to get back to your body. As a result you feel lighter, energised, more focussed, happier, living life more fully in the present moment. Huge changes occur that are beneficial to your mind, body and soul. 

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Once you learn more about how breathwork  releases tension held in your body, you will have this tool for life. It is the perfect way to keep you well and strong. Breathwork will help you maintain a happy, bright and calm vibration in your life. It really is the best way you can look after yourself!

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Breathwork's physical & emotional benefits

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• Lowers blood pressure

• Reduces stress in the body mind & emotions

• Reduces inflammation

• Helps to manage physical pain

• Improves lung capacity

• Improves sleep

• Boosts immune system & healing

• Boosts energy & vitality

• Sharpens focus

• Increases muscle tone

• Moves stagnate emotions trapped in the body

• Alkalizes your blood PH

• Reduction in PTSD & feelings on trauma

• Decreases addictive behavior's

• Allows emotional scars to heal

• Expands your awareness of yourself and life

• Connects with purpose in life

• You listen to and trust your inner wisdom

• Optimistic outlook

• Deepens your sense of belonging

• Heart opening 

• Develop & deepen self trust & the process of life

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Breathwork Contraindications

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• Pregnancy – (let us know of your stage)

• Asthma – mild or medium (bring your inhalator!)

• High blood pressure (not controlled with medication)

• History of surgery or physical injury

• Thyroid condition

• Diabetes – (bring your glucose)

• History of seizure

• Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychiatric condition

• Actively using recreational drugs or medication that alters brain chemistry – painkillers, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, stimulants, hallucinogens, etc.

• Recent surgery or recent physical injury – (depends, advice with your therapist