Breathwork Articles & Research

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, occasionally causing the mouth to…

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Nervous System Reset – Free Online Summit

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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DMT Breathwork: Can Connected Breathing Release DMT?

The term – DMT breathwork – has become increasingly popular, sparking curiosity about whether breathwork can truly release DMT 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 and the effects of substances like Ayahuasca,…

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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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8 Breathing Exercises for Anxiety + How to Address its Root

Managing anxiety can feel overwhelming but one of the simplest and most effective tools for calming the mind and body is right under your nose—your breath. Conscious breathing exercises can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and instantly bring you back to the present moment. Whether you’re looking for a quick way to regain…

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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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Does Breathwork Reduce Oxygen to the Brain?

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—it’s all about how your body processes oxygen and carbon dioxide.…

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5 Tips for Experiencing the Full Benefits of Your Breathwork Journey

As a trauma-informed Breathwork facilitator and teacher, I wholeheartedly endorse the inherent wisdom within each breather and encourage participants to let their inner guidance lead the way. This approach empowers individuals to become their own healers, and teaches them that everything they need and all the answers they seek are already within them. Rather than…

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