BREATHWORK THERAPY

 

 

What is Breathwork?

 

Breathwork is a combination of techniques developed By Gene Dillman. The technique uses breathing mechanisms to heal the mind and body

 

History of Breathwork

 

For hundreds of years people have looked for spiritual awakening, self-healing, and meditative relaxation through breathing techniques. Breathwork has roots in yoga, Tai Chi, and Buddhism. Most modern techniques were developed in the 1970’s.

 

Uses for Breathwork Therapy

• Anxiety
• Chronic pain
• Anger issues
• Depression
• Trauma and posttraumatic stress
• Grief and loss
• Emotional effects of physical illness

 

Types of Breathwork

 

Holotropic Breathwork

 

Rebirthing Breathwork

 

Clarity Breathwork

 

Integrative Breathwork

 

Shamanic Breathwork

 

Vivation

 

Zen Yoga Breathwork

 

Types of Pranayama (Breathwork)

 

Dirgha Pranayama (3 Part Breath)

 

Ujjayi Pranayama (Breath of Victory & Ocean Sound)

 

Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

 

Kapalabathi (Breath of Fire & Skull polishing Breath)

 

Shitali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)

 

Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Bee Breathe)

 

Transformational Breathwork

 

Examples of Breathwork Exercises

 

Continuous circular breathing:

 

Immersion in water:

 

20 connected breaths:

 

 

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