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DMT breathwork and transcendence

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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Unveiling the Remarkable Benefits of Transcendence through Breathwork

Sometimes You Have to Lose Yourself to Find Yourself A burgeoning body of evidence validates the enduring wisdom held by breathers, psychonauts, and spiritual seekers: experiencing moments where your sense of self fades away can significantly and enduringly improve your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In the following, we’ll delve into transcendental experiences—what they…

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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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What is Breathwork and How Does it Differ from Functional Breath Work & Pranayama?

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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Navigating Unintentional Breath Holds, Dissociation and Trauma-Responses in Breathwork

Question: Dear Megan, thank you so much for all your wisdom and knowledge on breathwork that you share! I have read the article on intentional breath holds and the seizures that it may have caused. I myself have had two experiences where I had unintentional breath-holds after a long Conscious Connected Breathwork session, in which…

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