1. Know Yourself People will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel. The Breathingcold Facilitator Training focuses on getting participants to connect with their true Self, encouraging them to be authentic and vulnerable when holding space for others. Breathwork facilitation requires a deep level of self-awareness. When you have a solid understanding of your own thoughts, emotions, triggers, and patterns, you …
In the past few years, Breathwork has gained traction globally thanks to people like Wim Hof. There are so many espoused benefits of Breathwork, at different levels – physical, mental, emotional and some might even say spiritual. There are many variables involved with Breathwork. The benefits will very much depend on the type of Breathwork you are doing, the frequency, how you are …
Fall in love with ice baths. Really?! The cold water immersion craze that has taken over the health and wellbeing world over the past couple years has deep roots in historical and cultural practices. All around the world, throughout times, people have played with cold water for health and vitality. From ancient Egypt to ancient Greece, to the Nordic …
Trauma is a complex and sensitive area and it is a huge topic. I wanted to write this blog as I see and hear about too many inexperienced breathwork and facilitators, who haven’t had solid training that includes trauma-informed facilitation (or sometimes they haven’t done any training at all). They are out in the world and unfortunately too often, things …
Stress is a common experience that people face in their daily lives, caused by various situations such as work pressure, relationship issues, financial difficulties, health concerns, and unexpected events. It is a normal response of the body to challenging situations, where it releases stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine to help the individual cope with the stressor. However, if …
Breathwork has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it has been scientifically proven to improve physical and mental health. But what is breathwork, and what does it actually involve? In this article, we’ll dive deep into the history, science, and practical applications of breathwork so that you can understand why it has such a positive impact on overall wellbeing. …
Holotropic breathwork is a form of therapy that aims to help clients explore their unconscious thoughts and feelings. It is a therapeutic technique that involves breathing in a very specific way. The practitioner will breathe through their nose, while moving around in a circle with their hands. This movement creates waves of energy that flow into your body and alter …
The brain holds a lot of information and can’t always tell us what it’s doing at the moment. That’s why so much of traditional therapy is based on asking a client to describe their experience in the past. Whereas with Holotropic Breathwork, what happens during it is so profound that clients often report that they have no idea where they …
Breathwork and meditation are sometimes used interchangeably, but they differ in many ways. Breathwork and meditation are practices that can be used to improve mental and physical health, but they involve different techniques and have different goals. Breathwork typically involves specific patterns of breathing, such as deep, slow breathing or rapid, shallow breathing, in order to produce specific effects, such …
Breathing patterns and how they can impact your brain. Breathing has the power to affect your entire body, mind and even your emotions. Through breathing techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and other practices you can improve concentration, remove stress and create a more relaxed state of mind. Breathwork, is a common technique used by therapists, including bodyworkers and yoga instructors. It …