Breathwork
Somatic Breathwork
Somatic breathwork is perfect for those of us who struggle to relax during meditation or hypnotherapy practices because our mind chatter doesn’t shut down. The concept is simple – when we focus on our breath, we cannot be in our heads. In this session, the concept of circular breathing will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced prior to beginning so the client feels comfortable. Circular breathing increases the level of CO2 in the blood and can facilitate psychedelic/DMT-type results.
The client can expect all or some of the following to happen:
- Body: Tetany – which can present as temporary pain/tension/contractions, releases, shaking, trembling
- Energy: temperature, currents in body, movement
- Emotion: both extremes of “positive & difficult” - multiple feelings, grief, anger, joy, acceptance
- Thoughts: thought patterns, judgements of self and others, memories • Visions: symbols, terrains, images
- Encounters with “entities”
- Transpersonal Terrain & “Memory Lane”
- Transpersonal Phenomenon, “the reboot”
Incredible healing can come from somatic breathwork. In the first session, after reviewing the concept and practicing circular breathing, we will set the intention for the session. Then, we will begin with a body scan and then the breathing practice for approximately 20 minutes. This entire session is driven by music. The client follows the music and increases and decreases their breathing accordingly.The client will be expertly guided throughout the session and once complete will be given the opportunity to return to the here and now in a gentle way. Discussion will follow if appropriate. The client can expect to process/integrate the session for days or even weeks following the session. In subsequent sessions, more time will be spent in the breathwork practice up to 45 minutes and will be customized for each client.