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

Breath is life—and yet, the word “breathwork” has become a tangled umbrella, used to describe everything from calming exercises to ancient yogic rituals, leaving many newcomers wondering: what exactly is breathwork—and how do all these different practices really compare? While the term “breathwork” was originally coined in the 1960’s to describe the practice of conscious…

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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 likely have a passion for helping others and recognize that Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) is a powerful way to support rapid, lasting transformation. Feeling inspired to get a breathwork facilitator certification is wonderful, but with the abundance of…

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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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What is the Difference Between Holotropic Breathwork & Unity Breathwork?

Question: Is Unity Breathwork the Same as Holotropic Breathwork Hello, I just returned from Austin after my first Holotropic breathing experience and I am in awe. My friend and I are opening the first spiritual retreat in Victoria Texas and I’ve been blessed to learn all different types of healing and therapies but Holotropic breathing…

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Can I Do Holotropic Breathwork Alone?

Can I do holotropic breathwork alone is a question that many who try breathwork with a facilitator ask themselves. Before we explore and answer this question, I’d like to first explain what connected breathwork is because many people confuse the term with pranayama, breathing exercises to improve breathing capacity, or relaxation inducing breathing techniques. What…

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