What is Breathwork?
In a full somatic breathwork session, participants can anticipate a transformative journey divided into two distinct halves. The first half is an invigorating experience, where an intense breathing sequence, including breath holds on the inhale, is employed to encourage clients to step out of their busy minds and delve deeply into their bodies. This phase aims to unlock cathartic and instinctive releases of unexpressed emotions and pent-up energy, providing a powerful avenue for emotional and physical release. The second half of the session takes a contrasting approach, focusing on restoring a calm state of being. It involves slow, deliberate breaths with an extended exhale, which serves as a signal of safety. In this tranquil phase, clients often report a profound sense of relaxation, mental clarity, and heightened receptivity, allowing them to integrate their experiences and embark on a path toward healing and self-discovery.
Somatic Breathwork™ is a carefully guided embodiment practice that uses intentional breathing sequences to help participants access their instinctive nervous systems and alleviate tension from accumulated stress, tension or pressure. Whether it’s built up from chronic stress or unprocessed trauma, the body holds onto it all until it is instinctively felt and expressed. Breathwork is a safe and accessible way to do just this, ex-press the pressure and make space to feel connected, creative and calm. By intentionally connecting with our breath, somatic breathwork™ enables us to access the wisdom of our bodies and unlock profound healing on both the physical and emotional levels.
What to expect in a session
What it’s NOT:
Somatic Breathwork ™ is not classified as a psychedelic encounter. However, it is common for individuals to undergo sensory perception changes during the process, which may include experiencing changes in sound perception, physical sensations like shaking and tingling, and shifts in bodily awareness and temperature. There may also be a perceived shift in the passage of time, either feeling accelerated or slowed down. While somatic breathwork is not synonymous with a psychedelic experience, it can induce a heightened state of relaxation, conducive to meditative or contemplative experiences. Unlike a psychedelic journey, individuals maintain control and possess the ability to adjust the intensity of their experience within their surroundings.
