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Contraindications & Safety

Breathwork results in specific physiological changes in the body and can result in intense physical and emotional release. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated in certain breathwork practices:

Medical Contraindications

● Epilepsy

● Detached Retina

● Glaucoma

● Prior strokes or seizures

● Pregnancy - first trimester only - ok after that

● Asthma (if you have asthma, you can participate, but you must have your inhaler available)

Psychiatric Contraindications

Prior diagnosis by a health professional of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

Psychotic or borderline psychotic states

Any other medical, psychiatric, or physical conditions that would impair or affect the ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.

As always, please consult your medical doctor before practicing breathwork. And contact us if you are at all unsure whether one or more of the above apply to you.

Safety

● Always practice in a safe environment – either seated or lying down

● Never practice while operating a vehicle

● Never practice while in water or just before jumping into water.

Expectations During The Practice

You might encounter many feelings or sensations during your breathwork experience. Some may feel awesome, others uncomfortable. Whatever it is, we always like to say perspective is key. Let whatever comes up be a reminder that you are alive and powerful. This is an opportunity to feel that!

First and foremost, YOU are always in control of your breath! No matter what may be instructed or demonstrated in a breathing session, you ultimately get to decide how you breathe. You can change the speed, force, and flow of your breath at any point—leaning into the things that are feeling great and pulling back when things feel too much.

Any sensations that may arise are only temporary, most due to a change in your internal chemistry. We recommend continuing to breathe but adjusting your breathing where needed. If at any time, you feel like it is too much, just go back to your normal breathing pattern and they will quickly subside.

And it's worth saying again... YOU are always the one in control of your breath!

Here are some things you may experience (but are not limited to):

✨🌀 Light-headedness

✨Tingling / Buzzing

👂 Ringing in the ears

〰️ Trembling, shaking, or other physical sensations, including spontaneous physical movement

🥱 Yawning

🌡 Temperature change

💥 Muscle cramps / Tetany (particularly in the hands, lips, and feet)

👄 Swallowing

🥹 Emotional experiencing, release, and catharsis