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Altered States of Consciousness: Offering Hope for Addiction and PTSD Recovery

For decades, addiction and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) have posed significant challenges in the field of mental health. Traditional therapies, while effective for some, leave a significant portion of patients struggling. In fact, studies show that more than 85% of individuals in recovery for alcohol, nicotine, weight, and illicit drug abuse, will relapse within 1…

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Breath Holding Dangers During Breathwork: Here’s What You Need to Know

In the realm of conscious, connected breathwork, a mantra echoes: ‘It is safe to breathe, it is safe to feel.’ This gentle reminder, often shared by facilitators during a breathwork session, guides participants towards a deep and transformative experience. What you won’t hear many of us saying, is ‘hold your breath’. Unfortunately, there have been…

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Breathwork for Addiction & Trauma Recovery: A Powerful Solution

Exploring the Connection Between Trauma and Addiction Before we delve into why breathwork for addiction recovery is such a powerful modality, its important to first understand where addictions come from. Addiction is not a matter of choice or a manifestation of disease. It does not indicate weakness, moral failure, lack of willpower, poor decision-making, or…

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