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Transform Stress Into Growth: The Science of Eustress and Breathwork

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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Tetany During Breathwork: Causes, Significance, and How to Grow From It

Tetany during breathwork is commonly characterized by cramping, tightening, tingling, numbness, or a temporary sense of paralysis. It most frequently affects the hands, often referred to as “claw hands” or “T-Rex hands” due to their distinctive shape. However, tetany can also occur in the calves, feet, or around the mouth and jaw area, occasionally causing…

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DMT Breathwork: Can Connected Breathing Release DMT?

The term “DMT breathwork” has gained popularity and sparked curiosity, but the question remains: can breathwork actually stimulate the release of the psychedelic molecule DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine) in the body? Conscious Connected Breathwork induces non-ordinary states of consciousness and visionary experiences that many enthusiasts liken to psychedelic journeys. Practitioners often draw parallels between their breathwork experiences…

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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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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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Why Breathwork? Discover 5 Powerful Conscious Connected Breathwork Benefits

In recent years, the wellness and self-help industry has seen a surge in alternative therapies that focus on mental, emotional, and physical healing. Among these, Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) is emerging as a powerful tool for personal transformation. As more people seek holistic methods to support their well-being, breathwork offers an accessible, cost-effective, and transformative…

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What Is Breathwork? What You Need To Know About the New Yoga

Breathwork has experienced an incredible surge in popularity over the past few years, with many people touting it as ‘the New Yoga’. However, along with its popularity has come a lot of confusion with many wondering – What Is Breathwork? This confusion primarily arises from the term itself, as ‘Breathwork’ can lead to numerous interpretations. …

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