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Breathwork Benefits

BREATHWORK BENEFITS EXPLAINED FURTHER

  • “Transformation in consciousness (Zaccaro et al., 2018).” Quoted best by Stanislav Grof, who describes holotropic breathwork as a state of emotional, yet profound sensory experience. A breathwork experience could create new brain pathways and psychosomatic healing. The technique used to gain transformational consciousness can be different for every person. *I would encourage experimenting with all the styles of breathwork to see what is right for you!*

  • A renewed sense of CLARITY (Fincham et al., 2023). Practicing breathwork has given me a new sense of my life path. It has helped me direct my thinking toward positive goals and outcomes.

  •  Reduced anxiety and depression (Shaw-Metz, 2022). Several case studies have suggested that slow breathing techniques, such as breathwork, benefit anxiety reduction. *Try it out for yourself. Prove them wrong!*

  • Increased self-esteem (Meuret et al., 2010). Feeling unloveable? Just lay down and breathe! Breathwork has been shown to boost self-confidence and self-love. I can feel it, can you?

  • Enhances psychological flexibility (Ramaci et al., 2019). What if you could be here now? Psychological flexibility allows for more mindfulness and self-awareness. Breathwork increases psychological flexibility which increases the ability to accept the now (Zaccaro et al., 2018). *Instead of acting on impulses and fear of the past or future, go with the flow. 

  •  Improved sleep quality (Shaw-Metz, 2022) & (Meuret et al., 2010). Breathwork flushes out CO2 and increases total blood oxygen levels. This phenomenon is known as hypocapnia and eases the anxiety of some panic disorders, which can calm the body into relaxation. Studies have found that increased CO2 increases anxiety. When taught controlled breathing techniques, patients with panic disorders can blow off their CO2 in a controlled manner and recover.

  • Aids in Cardiopulmonary (Lung and Heart) Health(Turankar et al., 2013). Research on physical health benefits indicates slow breathing techniques can lower blood pressure and increase lung function. 

  • Visual Stimuli (Rock et al., 2015). Almost always I have visions of sacred geometry showing itself or other objects and visuals appearing with my eyes closed or open in some instances. It is magical! 

  • Connecting mind and body (Maté & Maté, 2022). According to doctors like Gabor Mate and many others who are referenced in his book “The Myth of Normal,” overcoming trauma can be difficult, especially if your mind and body are disconnected. Breathwork can repair the connection, thus building resilience and overcoming past traumas. 

  • Tingly Feels. A sensation I crave and find relaxing when practicing breathwork. I presume it is my body telling me I have arrived!

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Bibliography

  1. Crimi, Jon Paul. “What Exactly Is Breathwork?: Breathe with JP.” Breathwork with Jon Paul Crimi, March 26, 2023. https://breathewithjp.com/what-is-breathwork/. 

  2. Cronkleton, Emily. “Holotropic Breathwork: Usage, Safety, and More.” Healthline. Healthline Media, September 18, 2018. https://www.healthline.com/holotropic-breathwork#safety

  3. Dietrich, Arne. “Transient Hypofrontality as a Mechanism for the Psychological Effects of Exercise.” Psychiatry Research 145, no. 1 (2006): 79–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2005.07.033.  

  4. Fincham, Guy William, Clara Strauss, Jesus Montero-Marin, and Kate Cavanagh. “Effect of Breathwork on Stress and Mental Health: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised-Controlled Trials,” Scientific Reports 13, no. 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27247-y. 

  5. Glenn. “Breathwork and Tetany.” Neurodynamic Breathwork Online, June 15, 2022. https://breathworkonline.com/breathwork-and-tetany/. 

  6. Maté Gabor, and Maté Daniel. The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Toronto, On: Vintage Canada, 2023. 

  7. Meuret, Alicia et. al, “Respiratory and Cognitive Mediators of Treatment Change in Panic Disorder: Evidence for Intervention Specificity.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 78, no. 5 (2010): 691–704. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019552. 

  8. Ramaci, Tiziana, Diego Bellini, Giovambattista Presti, and Giuseppe Santisi. “Psychological Flexibility and Mindfulness as Predictors of Individual Outcomes in Hospital Health Workers.” Frontiers in Psychology 10 (2019): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01302. 

  9. Rock, Adam J, Nigel C Denning, Kylie P Harris, Gavin I Clark, and Dave Misso. “Exploring Holotropic Breathwork: An Empirical Evaluation of Altered States of Awareness and Patterns of Phenomenological Subsystems with Reference to Transliminality.” The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology 47, no. 1 (2015): 3–23. 

  10. Shaw-Metz, J. L. (2023). Coming up for air: Breathwork practice for stress management in the healthcare setting. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 30, 100594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100594

  11. Turankar, A.V., S. Jain, S.R. Sinha, A.D. Joshi, B.N. Vallish, P.R. Mane, and S.A. Turankar. “Effects of Slow Breathing Exercise on Cardiovascular Functions, Pulmonary Functions & Galvanic Skin Resistance in Healthy Human Volunteers - a Pilot Study.” Indian Journal of Medical Research 5, no. 137 (March 2013): 916–21. 2013. 

  12. Zaccaro, Andrea, Andrea Piarulli, Marco Laurino, Erika Garbella, Danilo Menicucci, Bruno Neri, and Angelo Gemignani. “How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psycho-Physiological Correlates of Slow Breathing.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 12 (2018). https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00353.