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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is breathwork safe for pregnant women?
    Breathwork is not recommended for pregnant women. The practice can create intense emotionality within the system, which may create emotional disruption for the baby. Breathwork is highly recommended prenatal to allow for the release of past trauma and to create a healthy energetic environment for the baby, as well as postnatal. Breathwork is safe to use when breastfeeding.
  • How often should I do breathwork?
    It’s important to listen to your body when you are checking in with this question. Breathwork is completely safe to do every single day, or twice a day. However, you want to first ask yourself, “What is my intention for my practice?” Ask yourself the why behind wanting to complete the practice. There are absolutely no downsides for increasing the duration of your sessions or the number of sessions completed on a weekly basis.
  • What are the benefits of breathwork?
    Here are the most common benefits: Immediate stress reduction & anxiety relief. ▪️ Connect with your emotions & change your response to them. ▪️ Revitalizes your organs. Gives you access to your higher power. ▪️ Reduces toxins in your body & provides an energetic release. ▪️ More energy & mental clarity. ▪️ Deepens your relationship to your body. ▪️ Release trauma that has been stuck in your system for years.
  • What are common side effects of breathwork?
    Breathwork is a completely safe practice; however, the body will respond in physical ways that may seem odd. Tetany is the most common physical side effect; it’s where your hands will curl inwards toward your heart. This usually passes within 15 minutes of completing the practice. Your ears may ring for about 20 minutes after breathwork. During the session, your body may shake, move around, or you’ll feel the need to scream. This is all part of the energetic release.
  • I have high blood pressure, is this safe for me?
    If you have any medical conditions or are currently taking medication, please consult your doctor before starting breathwork. Medical conditions may include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, depression, kidney disease, heart disease, chronic panic attacks, and asthma.
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