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What is Breathwork?

Understanding the Breath

Our breath naturally syncs with life's highs and lows. In moments of fear or stress, it can become shallow or even pause, signaling the "fight, flight, or freeze" response. Conversely, in moments of safety and tranquility, the breath is more rhythmic and deep, reflecting the body's "rest and digest" mode.
 

Over time, continuous stressors, from early traumas to daily struggles, create persistent tension in many adults, restricting natural breathing. This results in heightened stress, disconnection from the body, increased anxiety and depression, and increased physical ailments.

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The Holotropic Breathwork Practice

The term "holotropic" comes from the Greek words "holos" (whole) and "trepein" (moving towards or in the direction of). Thus, holotropic means "moving towards wholeness."

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Holotropic Breathwork was developed in the 1970s by Dr. Stanislav Grof, a psychiatrist, and his wife, Christina Grof. Dr. Grof was one of the early researchers on the therapeutic potentials of LSD. When LSD became illegal in the late 1960s, he sought alternative methods to achieve similar therapeutic benefits. This quest led to the development of Holotropic Breathwork as a non-drug means to access the healing potential of non-ordinary states.

 

The Holotropic Breathwork practice allows us to tap into the deep wisdom within us, helping us grow, transform, and feel whole. It’s a catalyst for finding that voice inside that knows what's best for us and wants us to heal.

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Breathwork Benefits Include:

  • Reduces anxiety & stress

  • Sharpens mental clarity

  • Enhances decision-making skills

  • Unlocks creativity

  • Improves sleep

  • Deepens self-awareness & connection

  • Improves depression

  • Amplified intuitive insights

  • Experience of heightened consciousness reminiscent of psychedelic trips

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