Transformational Breathwork
In the rhythmic dance of breath, we unlock the chains of trauma and let our spirits soar free.
Who Can Benefit From Transformational Breathwork?
- People who desire to embark on a journey of spiritual development, seeking to wholeheartedly embrace every aspect of themselves with kindness and compassion.
- Those who experience excess stress (due to work environments, toxic relationships).
- Anyone who is determined and/or curious to explore their life purpose.
- People who seek to overcome the impact of past hurts, release emotional burdens, and find greater physical and emotional balance.
- For those ready to liberate themselves from the heaviness of the past, wanting to release the grip of negative experiences and narratives that brought pain and obstacles into their lives.
- For folks aiming to clear out the baggage of resentment, guilt, shame, anger, and fear, along with any other negative and suppressed emotions that might be causing or have caused physiological dysfunctions and discomfort in their lives.
- Those who want to unblock physical barriers, detoxify from external influences, and unlock their body's natural healing potential.
- Anyone feeling “stuck” in any area of life: work, personal, relationships, activity (sports, creative expression, etc..).
- People experiencing anxiety, depression, or negative emotions blocking your ability to be fully present in life experiences and enjoy life to its fullest.
If you answered yes to one or more of those, then you have found the treatment you’ll massively benefit from!
What is Transformational Breathwork?
Transformational Breathwork is a simple yet profound intentional and deep breathing technique that promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It involves a specific and continual pattern of breathing that is deep, rhythmic, and connected. This approach allows you to bypass the conscious mind, which then releases stored and unprocessed trauma from the subconscious mind. By doing so, you allow your entire body to release any bent up energy from trauma that could be holding you back from your fullest potential.
Transformational breathwork sessions tap into our emotions, intuition, and inner consciousness so that we can access new levels of healing and self awareness by expanding and altering our state of perception. It facilitates emotional release, self-discovery, and personal transformation. It is only through the subconscious mind that we can rewrite our paths and heal fully through the breath.
How Does a Session Go?
First you’ll lie down on your back comfortably on a mat with your eyes closed. Therapeutic music will start playing in the background as the session begins. Then your instructor will guide you to begin repeating a variety of deep, rhythmic, and continual breathing techniques. The key action here is to connect each inhale and exhale as if it’s a continual circle of breaths. The session lasts roughly an hour and a half, but you will be breathing deeply for approximately 1 hour. Crying, yelling, screaming, tingling sensations throughout the body, muscle tension and/or cramping (tetany) or any emotions that come up during the practice are allowed and encouraged. These are all normal and a part of the healing process. Rest assured this is a safe place to feel and release your emotions that have been blocked as there is no judgment.
With each session, you’ll peel more layers of trauma away and heal more and more over time with continued sessions. Please know, while each session brings a great deal of healing, it is common to need more than just one session to completely erase trauma and transform.
What to Expect After
Some common feelings experienced after your session include calmness, lethargy, a sense of peace, new perspectives, and even new emotions and/or memories. Most people report that they feel more open and connected, as well as possible pain relief after a breathwork session. Some even feel lightness and release from the burdens that were previously carried and/or trapped. You may feel as if a weight is lifted off your chest. It’s recommended to drink plenty of water, and allow yourself to rest afterwards as the healing continues inside your body once the session ends.
- Improves immunity
- Enhanced Cardiovascular Health
- Increases oxygenation, promoting better circulation and oxygenation of tissues, aiding in overall vitality.
- Releases tension, muscular tightness.
- Endorphin release - during the session, the body stimulates the release of their natural feel-good hormones, contributing to a sense of well-being.
- Improves sleep
- Balances the nervous system
- Stress Reduction
- Cortisol Regulation
- Stimulates the vagus nerve
- Increases energy
- Detoxification - enhances the lymphatic flow and aids in the elimination of waste products
- Emotional release: the session provides a safe space for the release of suppressed emotions, allowing individuals to express and process pent up feelings.
- Alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Increases awareness of self-destructive behavior
- Cleanses past trauma
- Relieves negative emotions
- Improves self-esteem
- Increases gratitude
- Enhances mindfulness
- Provides people with clarity and insight
- Provides trauma integration
- Facilitates a shift in perspective
- Increases Self-Awareness
- Provides a Mind-Body Connection
- Improves concentration
- Empowerment
- Greater connection to yourself and others
- Greater connection to nature
- Inner Peace
- Spiritual Insights
- Connection to Higher Self
- Deepens meditative states
- Expands awareness
- Opens third eye for greater intuition
- Increases awareness of joy and love
- Stagnant Energy Release allows for a more free-flowing and harmonious energy within the spiritual self.
- Transcendence of Trauma - enables individuals to view their experiences from a spiritual perspective and find meaning in their journey.
- Alignment with Purpose
- Heart Opening - opening of the heart chakra, fostering feeling of love, compassion and interconnectedness.
- Awakening of Spirituality
- Integration of Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Emotional Liberation
- Sense of Oneness
“With every intentional inhale, we reclaim fragments of our soul; with every exhale, we liberate ourselves from the grip of trauma.”
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Cardiovascular disease (angina, previous heart attacks, or strokes)
- Hypertension that’s not regulated
- Detached retina
- Glaucoma
- Aneurysm in brain or abdomen
- Severe Asthma (if mild, must have inhaler with you during your session)
- Epilepsy
- Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
- Psychotic or borderline psychotic states
- PTSD
- Those taking strong pain or psychiatric medications that alters your state of consciousness (for example, opioids)
“Breath work: the alchemy that transforms the echoes of trauma into the symphony of self-healing.”
How Do I Know If This Is For Me? Ask yourself these questions:
- Are you experiencing persistent discomfort or regular bouts of physical pain?
- Do you often find it challenging to maintain focus on tasks?
- Do you ever feel like life is overwhelming, and despite wanting to make changes, you're struggling to find the energy to do so?
- Do you frequently find yourself lacking inspiration and feeling as though your life lacks direction or purpose?
- Are you finding it difficult to make ends meet between paychecks?
- Do you find yourself frequently experiencing frustration or irritation towards situations and people?
- Do you find yourself frequently facing feelings of anxiety and/or depression?
- Do you find it challenging to fall asleep at night?
- Have you recently grieved a loss or a difficult breakup? Do you often feel caught up in relationship challenges or conflicts?
- Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhealthy habits, struggling to break free?
- Have you experienced discouragement with traditional therapy and conventional approaches to healing?
- Do you find it challenging to recognize and acknowledge how you’re feeling?
If you answered yes to one or more of those, then you have found the treatment you’ll massively benefit from!
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“In the sacred space of breath, we transmute the scars of trauma into the artistry of self-discovery.”