1-1 Breathwork

 

How does breathwork help heal anxiety?

 

It is normal to come to a session and discover that you are not breathing properly due to posture, anxiety, stress, emotional blockages and bad breathing habits. When we are anxious we shallow breathe up in our chest, more rapidly and even hold our breath. This sends out stress signals and can contribute to anxiety and panic attacks. When we aren’t breathing we stifling so many body functions

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By learning how to consciously breathe deeply into the diaphragm and open up all 3 areas you regain control over your most valuable resource and regain control of your states of being. It stimulates the vagus nerve which is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, this is what helps us regulate and come back to a calm, rest and digest state. 

 

You can to decide how you feel in all moments. 

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• Breath is the fuel for courage - you prime your body and mind to face challenges knowing you are strong enough.

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• On a physiological level reduces amygdala activity and regulates the nervous system as the vagus nerve is connected to the diaphragm. Activating the parasympathetic nervous system which is our rest and digest system and restores our body to a calm and relaxed state.

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• You can use the breath to signal safety, turn off this anxiety response and return to a calm regulated state. 

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• You start to connect to spirit, to your heart (seat of of the soul), this sense of connecting to something greater than ourselves and feelings of love, bliss, presence can be such a antidote to anxiety.

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• You gain clarity…living in a state of confusion and worry can increase anxiety. So when you see things clearly, whether that’s from just switching to the rational part of our brain, or gaining insights from your higher self, it brings you the peace and encouragement you need.

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• You learn the artful skill of awareness as you start to focus on your breath, what you are experiencing in your body and mind and increased energy shifts. This awareness extends to all areas of your life giving you feelings of presence. It also means before anxiety levels are shouting at you, you will be able to notice even the most subtle of signs and take action...take a deep breath.

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• Grounding is key to feeling less anxious as when we feel in our body we feel present, rather than flighty and in our heads, our energy softens and we can relax. You will experience this on an energetic level, so you will be able to start to notice when you aren’t feeling grounded in your daily life and be able to take action to ground yourself through the breath. 

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• As with somatic therapy, you are able to move towards the your feelings feeling safe enough to be with them and so allow them to move through you. Breathwork helps create that space to do this in a way you are regulated enough to feel, release and heal.

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What are some other benefits?

 

• Raises your awareness and the body's tolerance of energy, adapting to emotions easier and not having so many triggers. We can move energy around our body and release stagnant energy, negative emotions and trauma which also then supports physical health. .

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• Effective way to shift your brainwaves from beta to alpha and even theta, decreasing negative thought patterns, stress and depression levels. Putting you in a meditative state which has long term benefits even after a session. 

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• Oxygen and pranic energies are absorbed in lungs via sacs of alveoli, then transported into the blood circulating the entire body giving oxygen to the cells.​

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• Fully massages the cardiac muscles, abdominal organs and increases blood flow, removing toxins and carbon dioxide from the tissues and cells of the or lungs,  putting you in an alkaline state which promotes good health and well-being.

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• Increases endurance as it helps control shortness of breath, increases heart rate variability and the stronger your diaphragm is, the stronger your endurance will be and fatigue will happen less frequently.

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• Train's focus of attention from following the rhythm of the breath, clearing  your mind and  bringing all of your awareness to your body. Breathwork also restore your norepinephrine levels and optimize your ability to focus​

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• You practice surrender and letting go, accessing parts of our subconscious where we hold anxious thoughts, triggers, trauma and enables you to release them.

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• Able to reach higher levels of consciousness, connecting you deeper to yourself, your intuition and live your life in increased states of joy and abundance. 

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What type of breathwork is it?

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Jade guides you through an exploration of your own breath and various breathing, awareness and grounding practices. 

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This leads into the Rebirthing breathwork, or Conscious Connected Breathing. Inhale into the belly, ribs and chest, and exhale out without any pauses in between. The breath is continuous like a rolling wave. A simple self healing modality that resets the body and mind, moving us back to our optimal state of being. 

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It is a gentle and a more natural way to breath then some other modalities you might have come across but deeply powerful. 

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You will be laying down with your eyes closed and Jade will guide you with her voice through your own unique journey. 

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Is this breathwork suitable for me?

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Conscious connected breathing is suitable for any age and for many reasons. From helping with school exams, sleep, releasing trauma, moving from states of anxiety or depression, people looking to increase their endurance for sport...anyone just wanting to reconnect with their most optimal way of breathing.

 

 Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery. Severe mental illness or seizure disorders nor for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practicing Breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their doctor.

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Please note it is normal to experience short-term dizziness, numbness and tingling during deep breathing exercises. But if you feel too uncomfortable you can take a break. 

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