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What Is Somatic Breathwork?: Demystifying this ‘Trending’ Term

Somatic Breathwork has surged in popularity recently, and this trending term has sparked confusion among the public, leaving many to wonder: What is Somatic Breathwork? In fact, at Unity Breathwork, we frequently encounter inquiries about the distinctions between our breathwork sessions and breathwork training compared to Somatic Breathwork. In the following, we aim to demystify…

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Exploring Unusual Reactions After a Breathwork Session: A Deep Dive into Body Responses

Many individuals turn to breathwork (cirular breathing) as a means of releasing trauma and stress, gaining clarity and more self-love, and improving overall well-being. However, sometimes unexpected reactions can occur, leaving practitioners questioning the cause and seeking guidance. In this post, we delve into a specific question from a participant who experienced an unusual bodily…

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Did I Experience a Yogic Trance, Sleep, or Dissociation in My Breathwork?

Question: During my breathwork session, I entered a sleep-like state and don’t remember breathing or anything that happened in that time. I’m really curious to get your input on this and to hear more about whether I entered a deep meditative state, feel asleep, or dissociated out of fear of facing suppressed material (which you…

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Can Breathwork Trigger a Reactivation of Trauma Or Nervous System Imbalances?

When addressing the process of healing trauma, Breathwork emerges as a particularly potent and impactful tool at our disposal. Yet, amidst its potential benefits, a pertinent question arises: could engaging in breathwork potentially trigger latent traumas and consequently lead to retraumatization and imbalances in the nervous system?  Well there is never a 100% guarantee with…

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How to Choose a Comprehensive Breathwork Practitioner Training

In recent years, Conscious Connected Breathwork, which is more often referred to simply as ‘Breathwork’, has gained tremendous popularity in the health and wellness industry. Breathwork is not only a personal healing and self-discovery journey but also a professional path for those seeking to guide others through the profound process of conscious breathing. This article…

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