Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
What is Concious Connected Breathwork?
A self-healing modality, known as Therapy without Talking.
Have you ever felt like you're carrying around more than just physical tension in your body...like your emotions or stress are stuck somewhere deep inside? Well, it turns out that something as simple as your breath might hold the key to releasing it.
Conscious Connected Breathwork is a powerful modality that's gaining attention for its ability to help people tap into their emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, heal from past trauma, or just feel more present , Conscious Connected Breathwork might be exactly what you need.
At its core , CCB is a technique where you breath in and out in a continuous , circular rhythm, without pausing between the inhale and exhale. Unlike natural breathing we do everyday, this style of breathwork encourages a more intentional, active engagement with your breath. It's called "connected" because the inhale and exhale are directly linked.
In a typical breathwork session, you may use deep , full breaths to oxygenate your body and bring awareness to your physical and emotional state. The idea is to go beyond just normal breathing and activate your bodies natural ability to process emotions, release stored tension, regulate your nervous system and even access deeper states of consciousness.
There are many physiological benefits too:
*Helps strengthen the immune & respiratory systems
*Detoxification of the body
*Eases digestive issues (IBS)
*Improves mood & sleep function
*Improves cognitive health
Contraindications
Conscious connected breathing has some CONTRAINDICATIONS. If you have any of the following or there is anything that you are unsure about, please contact RAGAN so she can support your process:
*Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack
*Aneurysm/stroke
*Prior diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition
*Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or previous psychosis in the last 10 yrs
*Uncontrolled diabetes/thyroid
*Any major surgery in the last 6 months
*Glaucoma/detached retina
*Pregnancy
*Untreated PTSD
*Epilepsy