Breathe Your Way To Wellbeing: An Introduction To Breathwork

By the end of this lesson, you will have a firm understanding of what breathwork is, and you will already be thinking about how it can help you in your own life. Having this understanding, will help you feel a lot more at ease with the topic, if you don't already.

Learn more about some of the benefits of breathwork and how they can positively impact your life. Each breathwork session is unique and everyone has a different experience of it, so you might find that you encounter different benefits. On the whole, these are some of the more common benefits that you can come into contact with.

One of the most important questions to ask about any topic, answered here from my experience. Breathwork should always be offered in a safe container, and within that are some clear contraindications.

They are as follows:

• Heart conditions

• COPD

• PTSD

• Psychosis

• Bi-polar disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Epilepsy

• High or very low blood pressure

• Delicate pregnancy

• Recent major surgery

Anyone with any of these contraindications must consult their GP or healthcare provider before taking part in a breathwork session. If these contraindications are not discussed or shared with you before a session, please bring them up with your facilitator.

Knowing how often you should practice breathwork is definitely a personal thing that you need to feel into and attune to. It can also depend on what type of breathwork you are tlaking about. There are vast differences bwteen conscious connected breathing and a daily slow nasal breathing practice.

For the purposes of answering this question from my own experience, I have provided some recommendations based on my own practice.

This is the most exciting part... we are ready to breathe!

Before we begin, a reminder of the contraindications. You will see a full waiver in the next lesson, please make sure you read it from start to finish, thank you.

If you have any of the contraindications listed below, you should consult your healthcare provider or GP before taking part:

• Schizophrenia

• Bi-polar disorder

• Psychosis

• Epilepsy

• Heart conditions

• COPD

• Delicate pregnancy

• High or very low blood pressure with fainting history

• PTSD or recent major surgery

I am here for you. Let's do this.

I am very excited to lead you through this 20-minute breathwork session.

Find a comfortable, quiet place to sit or lie down, where you won't be disturbed. Grab some headphones for better sound quality, get a blanket, a pillow, and some water. Have some journalling bits and bobs nearby for afterwards, and approach this with an open mind and heart.

Please remember.

Before you embark on your Breathwork Journey… please ensure that you understand that you are responsible for any consequence resulting from it.

You also understand that Katherine Stott is not a substitute for a consultation with your GP or medical care provider. By participating in this breathwork session, you certify that you are suitably resourced and take full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

If you have any of the contra-indications listed below, you should consult your healthcare provider or GP before taking part:

• Schizophrenia

• Bi-polar disorder

• Psychosis

• Epilepsy

• Heart conditions

• COPD

• Delicate pregnancy

• High or very low blood pressure with fainting history

• PTSD or recent major surgery

By taking part in this breathwork session, you agree that you have read, understand, and are in agreement with the above. Thank you for taking responsibility for yourself and your experience.

Let’s breathe.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this course with me, I hope you've received some benefit from it. Please watch this video as it contains some important aftercare tips.

Please feel free to add a review relating to your experience with the course. I'd love to hear your feedback. Take care and go gently into the day.