‘ Breathwork has the power to be the carrier of Spirit into the body. It has the power to open the entrance to a deep spiritual experience. People become capable of accessing a dimension of spirituality they haven’t been in contact with before. At the end of a session, the breath often seems to be breathed by itself. It becomes completely free and liberated. The body remembers how to breathe naturally. All effort is gone. The boundaries of the body seem to expand and ‘the Self’ is experienced as bathed in light and vastness. There is a tangible connection between our physical and our spiritual self. There is light. It is an experience of spirituality on a physical level.’

Tilke Plateel Deur, Breathworker

“There’s no limit to what working with the breath can accomplish. My own first-hand experiences with this natural healing method have convinced me that breathing well may be the master key to good health. I recommend breath work to all my patients.”
-Andrew Weil, M.D.

Breathwork Therapy and the Importance of proper Breathing

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Breathwork is a type of practice that focuses on regulating and controlling your breathing patterns in order to improve your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It involves a variety of techniques, such as deep breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and circular breathing, which can be done through various methods, including meditation, yoga, and mindfulness.

Benefits of Breathwork

Breathwork has many benefits, both for your mental and physical health. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and focus, enhance sleep quality, and boost your immune system. Additionally, breathwork has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and even reduce chronic pain.

Techniques for Breathwork

There are many different techniques that you can use for breathwork, depending on your goals and preferences. Some popular methods include:

• Circular Breathing or Connected Breathing which we teach, and which involves connecting the inhale with the exhale. There are many different approaches involving different modalities but the essence is maintaining a circle of breath either through the nose or the mouth.Diaphragmatic breathing: This technique involves breathing deeply into your diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates your chest and abdomen.
• Alternate nostril breathing: This technique involves breathing in through one nostril and out through the other, which is believed to balance the flow of energy in your body.
• Box breathing: This technique involves inhaling for a count of four, holding your breath for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, and then holding your breath for another count of four.

How to Start Practicing Breathwork

If you’re interested in starting a breathwork practice, there are many resources available to help you get started. You can find classes and workshops at yoga studios, wellness centers, and meditation centers, or you can practice on your own at home using guided meditations or online resources. It’s important to start slowly and work your way up to longer and more intense breathwork sessions, and to listen to your body.

In summary, breathwork is a simple and effective way to improve your overall health and wellbeing. By learning how to regulate your breathing patterns and practicing various techniques, you can reduce stress and anxiety, improve your focus and concentration, and enjoy a greater sense of calm and relaxation.

“Breathwork is a spiritual gift…You can let go of human misery to be a free and natural person.   Your human personality can be filled with serenity, joy, health and spiritual wisdom.  Breathwork actually delivers more of these things than we can possibly promise.  The reality of them is far more glorious than words.”

                                                          Leonard Orr

Breakthrough Breathwork Meditation available in the Asheville area