Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a meditation instructor, or a breathwork practitioner facilitator, you know that the breath is one of the most powerful healing tools on Earth. But it can also be a difficult and confusing practice to master, especially for beginners. That’s why there are so many resources available — everything from apps like Breathwrk that guide you through calming, sleep, or performance-focused breathing to books such as ‘Just Breathe’ by Dan Brule – all designed to help people master their breath in ways that can positively affect their physical and emotional health.

The most common form of breathwork involves a breathing technique called conscious connected circular breathing. It’s a deep, full-body practice that uses circular inhales and exhales without any breaks or retention of the breath between breaths. In addition to its physical benefits, it can bring up and release unconscious emotions and memories, making it an important therapy tool for those who have experienced trauma.

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However, it’s important to note that even though breathwork has some major benefits, it’s not a cure-all and shouldn’t be used as a replacement for counseling or mental health treatment. And it’s not suitable for everyone, including those with certain medical or mental health conditions, such as asthma or heart disease.

The best way to determine if breathwork is right for you is to find a qualified practitioner and schedule a session. It’s also a good idea to talk with your doctor before you begin any new breathwork therapy, especially if you have any medical or mental health conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.