Megan , Author at Unity Breathwork

How Connected Breathwork Benefits Your Brain & Supports Trauma Recovery

Connected Breathwork is a powerful tool that can influence your mind and body in surprising ways. The burgeoning field of Breathwork science is revealing compelling insights into its profound effects on the brain. While still in its early stages, initial research and compelling anecdotal evidence indicate a strong correlation with trauma recovery. This is because…

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Unveiling the Remarkable Benefits of Transcendence through Breathwork

Sometimes You Have to Lose Yourself to Find Yourself A burgeoning body of evidence validates the enduring wisdom held by breathers, psychonauts, and spiritual seekers: experiencing moments where your sense of self fades away can significantly and enduringly improve your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In the following, we’ll delve into transcendental experiences—what they…

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Breath Holding Dangers During Breathwork: Here’s What You Need to Know

Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) is rapidly growing in popularity, bringing with it numerous offshoots and variations. While the modern, westernized lineage of CCB is primarily rooted in Holotropic Breathwork and Rebirthing, neither of these methods traditionally included breath holding. However, with the rise of the Wim Hof Method, some participants have begun incorporating breath holds…

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Resistance in Breathwork: Navigating the Training Journey

Student Author – Amy, http://rootedandwildwellness.com/ The resistance is real—or at least, I used to say that and truly believe it. Stick with me while I work through explaining my experience and view on resistance in breathwork! Experiencing Resistance in My Breathwork Training Journey Since embarking on the breathwork facilitator training journey I must admit that…

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Breathwork and Brain Waves: A Comprehensive Exploration of Effects and Benefits

Brain waves refer to the electrical signals or impulses within the brain that facilitate communication between neurons. These waves exhibit diverse frequencies, ranging from slow to fast, measured in cycles per second or hertz (Hz). Comprising five primary types, each brain wave frequency corresponds to distinct states of arousal and consciousness. The transitions between these…

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Breathwork Claw Hands: What You Need to Know if You Experience Pain During or After Your Session

What Are Breathwork Claw Hands? Breathwork claw hands (or lobster hands) are known clinically as tetany. Tetany manifests as involuntary muscle contractions, often in the hands causing them to go into a claw-like shape, but it can also occur in other parts of the body. These contractions can vary from mild sensations like tingling, numbness,…

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Is Private or Group Breathwork Better?

When first embarking on a journey of healing and transformation with Breathwork, many people wonder: Is private or group breathwork better? There is no clear answer to this question. The breath is the medicine, so you will receive profound benefits and an opportunity for healing, deep release, and self-growth with both options. However, there are…

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What Are the Benefits of Breathwork?

The benefits of Breathwork are impossible to fully describe, as a myriad of factors converge to foster profound healing and transformation. While the enchanting magic remains inexplicable in its entirety, I will outline below some of the principal observed effects and primary benefits of Breathwork (aka circular breathing). Brainwave Benefits of Breathwork One of the…

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4 Deep Breathing Exercises to Supercharge Your Well-Being

Breathe Easy: The Power of Deep Breathing Exercises In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety often take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet powerful tool that can help us manage these challenges: deep breathing exercises. This age-old practice has been shown to have numerous benefits for our overall…

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Breathwork for Anxiety: A Powerful, Proven, & Underutilized Tool

Persistent anxiety can be profoundly incapacitating, casting a shadow over various aspects of your life. However, by harnessing the power of the breath, you can reclaim control over your nervous system and dissolve stress and anxiety at will. In this article, I’ll explain how breath practices can quickly alleviate anxiety in the moment. Following that,…

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