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What Is the GPBA? Why Accreditation Matters in the Growing Breathwork Industry

Breathwork is experiencing unprecedented growth. From wellness retreats and meditation apps to therapeutic settings and personal development programs, more people than ever are discovering the power of intentional breathing practices. But as breathwork expands, an important question emerges: how do we ensure that people guiding these powerful experiences have the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation…

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A Closer Look at Unity Breathwork’s Trauma Informed Training Approach

At Unity Breathwork, trauma informed is not a marketing label or an added layer on top of breathwork. It is woven into every thread of our professional practitioner curriculum, forming the foundation of how we train facilitators to understand the nervous system, hold emotional process, and skillfully navigate the complexity of real human experience with…

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Meet the Inspiring Faculty Behind the Unity Breathwork Training

When choosing a breathwork training, the credentials and experience of those teaching it should be one of your first considerations. Below you’ll find the background and qualifications of Megan Ashton, founder and course leader of the Unity Breathwork Training, alongside Ida-Marie, the trauma therapist who guides much of the mental health and trauma-informed components of…

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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 Training for Therapists: Integrating Breathwork into Your Practice

— Ida-Marie, therapist & Unity Breathwork Graduate As the field of therapy continues to evolve, many clinicians are recognizing that traditional talk therapy alone may not be sufficient to help clients release deep-seated trauma, access suppressed emotions, or overcome mental blocks. While talk therapy is invaluable for creating awareness around patterns and understanding the pathology…

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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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