Thanks to the support from SGA/MHJAC, we are now offering breathwork sessions.
As we focus on the inhale and exhale, and the expansion of the rib cages, taking in more oxygen, breathing along some beats, we aim to strengthen our body, clear our minds, and balance our nerves. Before joining, please read through the note on Safety & Contraindications below.
Thanksgiving Breathwork & Tapping Challenge
Dates: Nov. 21 Tuesday – Nov. 26 Sunday, 2023
Time: 8:30am-8:50am
Zoom: Register and Join us HERE
Topic: Breathing along some recording that uses variety of speeds.
We can finish up with Tapping if there is desire.
Safety & Contraindications
With daily practice of breathwork, there have been many impressive reports of health benefits in a wide range of people with different ages, occupations, states of health and stress levels.
The following disclaimer is based upon some of the intense breathwork courses offered by Elemental Rhythm. These are typically extreme potential outcomes. However, we want to bring them to your attention so you can be aware of them and to be informed, so you can speak with your trusted health care practitioner or doctor should you need.
Based on a report from 2013 documented the results of 11,000 people over 12 years who participated in a certain type of intense breathwork sessions experienced no negative effects. In addition to the many benefits that were observed, no adverse reactions were reported. This suggests that breathwork is a low-risk modality as there have been no reported cases in the research or literature of any reported incidents of things like strokes, heart attacks, etc. happening from breathwork, as of this day of writing.
Advanced Breathwork does have the potential to bring about intense feelings and sensations. Because of the strong physical and emotional releases that may arise, it’s not recommended for some people. Please talk to your doctor before practicing this type of breathing.
General Safety Tips
Whenever practicing breathwork, it is important to be situated in a safe environment. In some cases you may experience dizziness or feel light headed, in some cases – although rare – you may lose consciousness. Therefore we recommend lying on the floor or in an area that you will not hurt yourself if you fall. It is also important that you never perform while driving, in water (drowning can occur) on in any situation that passing out could harm yourself or others.
Contraindications to be aware of:
Though considered generally safe, if you have any of the conditions below or are unsure, please consult with a health care professional before participating in any class, video or online course on this website. Breathwork is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery without first speaking with a medical professional.
Breathwork is not advised for persons with severe mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are advised against practicing breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should have their inhaler present at all times and consult with their primary care physician.
I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the terms above, and if necessary consulted with my doctor and/or healthcare provider prior to participation in the activity and in particular have discussed without limitation the above risk conditions before taking any courses, videos or classes.