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DMT Breathwork: Can Circular 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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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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How to Choose the Best Breathwork Training For You

If you’re reading this right now, you’ve likely experienced the profound healing power of breathwork firsthand. You probably have a passion for helping people and understand that connected breathwork offers a powerful avenue for empowering others to achieve rapid and lasting change. Feeling inspired to get a breathwork facilitator certification is wonderful, but with the…

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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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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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What is Breathwork and How Does it Differ from Other Breathing Modalities?

Understanding the distinctions among Breathwork, Functional Breath Work, and Pranayama is useful as the popularity of ‘Breathwork’ surges. The term itself, however, can be ambiguous, leading to misconceptions. Some interpret it as a functional approach to improve everyday breathing, which may elicit humorous responses like, “I’ve been breathing my whole life!” Others associate it with…

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How Often Should You Do Breathwork?

As a breathwork facilitator and teacher trainer, one of the most common questions I encounter is: How often should you do breathwork? While there’s no straightforward ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer to this question, several factors can help you determine the ideal frequency for yourself. Before we dive in, it’s important to distinguish between conscious connected breathwork and…

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Why Somatic Healing is Critical for Trauma Recovery

Trauma is an insidious force that can linger in our lives long after the event has ended. While many associate trauma with emotional and psychological symptoms, it’s crucial to understand that trauma also embeds itself in our bodies and nervous systems. This holistic understanding of trauma is essential for effective healing and recovery. Pioneers like…

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Is Breathwork During Pregnancy Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know

Engaging in breathwork during pregnancy can be a profoundly enriching experience, fostering a remarkable connection with the precious life growing within. However, it is crucial to recognize that there are situations where it may not be deemed safe for both the expectant mother and the baby. To ensure optimal safety, there are specific precautions that…

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