What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is a powerful, embodied practice that uses the breath as a gateway into deeper states of somatic awareness, nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing.
At Curated Energies, breathwork sessions are guided intuitively and tailored to where you are in life, honoring your nervous system, your life experience and your intention for healing, growth or transformation.
Depending on your needs on the day, I may incorporate gentle breath practices to invite safety, grounded connection and somatic attunement, or more expansive support for moving through stored tension, resistance or stagnant energy in the body. While each session is unique, the foundational focus is Conscious Connected Breathing, a transformational breathwork technique that supports emotional release, nervous system integration and deep personal and spiritual evolution.
Breathwork can be deeply calming and soothing, offering a space to rest, reconnect and settle into your own inner guidance. It can also be powerful and transformative, supporting emotional release, clarity, resilience and renewed presence.
Many clients describe feeling lighter, more present, and more embodied after a session.
What are the contraindications for Breathwork?
Breathwork results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated in certain breathwork practices:
- Pregnancy (at any stage)
- Severe PTSD or trauma
- Actively using recreational drugs
- Taking any medication that alters brain chemistry like anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, ADD, OCD medications, etc.
- Prescription blood thinners or anti-clotting medications
- Osteoporosis
- Detached Retina
- Glaucoma
- Kidney disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack, or any other cardiovascular issues
- Strokes or TIAs
- Seizures, history of seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease
- Diagnosis of aneurysm (of any kind)
- Uncontrolled thyroid conditions
- Diabetes (any type)
- Severe Asthma— for mild to moderate asthma, we can discuss but you must bring your inhaler to the session
- Epilepsy
- Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition
- Suicidal ideation
- Severe psychosomatic disorders
- Recent surgery, stitches or injury
- Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years
- Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release
If you are unsure if you are experiencing a contraindication that can affect your experience during a session, please contact us to discuss further.
Booking a session despite these conditions may result in immediate cancellation without a refund. We prioritise the health and safety of our clients and it's crucial to adhere to these guidelines.
