Breathwork Group Session

Service Description

BREATHWORK as a FULL WORKOUT for MIND, BODY and SOUL Breathwork, the conscious awareness of your breath, is a practice that is thousands of years old, and while there are many variations, styles and names, all types of breathwork offer the chance for personal transformation through improved mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Our breath is the first thing we do once we are born and the last thing before we leave this world , while in the middle we forget this is literally what keeps us alive. We go through the day chronically shallow breathing which often keeps us in a state of anxiety, or fight or flight. Breathwork, or the process of deep rhythmic breathing, moves us out of fight or flight and into the parasympathetic nervous system. Dan Brule said in this book that " how we breathe is how we live" and so to live life to its fullest, lets remember to breathe to our fullest. CONTRAINDICATIONS TO BREATHWORK Breathwork causes physiological changes in the body and alters the state of consciousness, and is therefore not recommended for people with the following contraindications: – History of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis. – Recent major physical injury or surgery. – Serious mental illness, epileptic disorders or if you are undergoing heavy drug treatment. – Personal or family history of aneurysm. – Severe asthma. – Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or a psychiatric condition (current or previous). – Use of medication that alters brain chemistry (anxiolytics or antidepressants). – Severe post-traumatic stress or recent trauma. – Pregnancy. – Under the influence of a drug. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. We remain at your disposal. Practical information: What to bring with you to the session? - yoga mat - a blanket -a small cushion -a headband ( to cover your eyes during the session) - a water bottle What to wear? - please wear comfortable clothes, no jeans, belt or jewelry ( for the women its better to breathe without a bra) Where is the session? Once you arrive to the school, the gym is beneath the main entrance, on the left. you will be welcomed by your facilitator 5 min before the start of the session. Important note: please try not to eat 2h before the session, or eat lightly. If you can come without drinking the morning coffee, even better. Adjust your schedule for a quiet time afterwards.