Author: Megan Ashton

Why Trauma-Informed Training Lies at the Heart of Great Breathwork Facilitation Connected breathwork is one of the most powerful healing modalities available today. When practiced skillfully and held within a safe, well-informed container, it can unlock profound emotional healing, life-changing insight, and deep personal transformation. But the very mechanisms that make it so effective are…

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As a breathwork teacher, one of the common questions I receive is whether children and teenagers can do breathwork—and if so, at what age. The answer depends largely on the type of practice. Some breathing techniques are suitable for children as young as three, while others, like connected breathwork, are only appropriate from a certain…

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High ventilation breathwork (HVB) is one of the fastest growing mind body modalities in the world. Once largely confined to spiritual and personal growth spaces, it is now being increasingly embraced by therapists, trauma specialists, coaches, and clinicians. As interest in somatic and integrative healing continues to expand, many practitioners are recognizing breathwork’s unique ability…

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What’s happening when awareness drops and memories go blank during breathwork? Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB) opens the door to a wide range of experiences—activated emotional releases, the processing of old trauma, deep connection with inner wisdom, somatic journeys filled with sensation, and even colorful, psychedelic visions. It can also lead people into subtle, still states,…

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Stress often gets a bad reputation, but not all stress is harmful. In fact, there’s a form of stress that can fuel growth, focus, and resilience—scientists call it eustress. Unlike chronic distress, which overwhelms and depletes us, eustress is energizing. It challenges us without pushing us beyond our capacity, creating opportunities for transformation. What Science…

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If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, chronic stress, or lingering trauma, this summit is for you. Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s brilliantly loyal. It holds onto what it believes keeps you safe. This summit will show you how to work with your body and mind to bring balance, calm, and resilience back into your…

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When choosing a breathwork training, the credentials and experience of those teaching it should be one of your first considerations. Below you’ll find the background and qualifications of Megan Ashton, founder and course leader of the Unity Breathwork Training, alongside Ida-Marie, the trauma therapist who guides much of the mental health and trauma-informed components of…

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You’ve felt what breathwork can do — and you want to share that with others. But wanting to share it and actually reaching the people who need it are two different things. Here’s why the right facilitator training teaches you both. Breathwork is having a moment. From corporate wellness programs to retreat centers in Tulum,…

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— Ida-Marie, therapist & Unity Breathwork Graduate As the field of therapy continues to evolve, many clinicians are recognizing that traditional talk therapy alone may not be sufficient to help clients release deep-seated trauma, access suppressed emotions, or overcome mental blocks. While talk therapy is invaluable for creating awareness around patterns and understanding the pathology…

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Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB) and other similar techniques, have gained popularity for their ability to facilitate deep healing, emotional release, and altered states of consciousness. However, many people wonder: Does breathwork reduce oxygen to the brain? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no, and we wil explore it deeper below. The Science Behind…

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