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What is Felt Sense?
The longest, hardest journey a human being will ever take is the short drop from the head to the body. If you’ve ever tried to "think" your way out of stress or talk your way through a trauma, you know that logic alone often isn't enough. Discover what we mean when we say felt sense and how to start listening to the wisdom your body has been trying to share all along.
Can Breathwork Release DMT?
There is a persistent rumour that if you just breathe hard and fast enough, your brain will flood with DMT and transport you to another dimension. But is it actually true? We break down the science behind the "spirit molecule" and explain how to safely access profound, altered states of consciousness, without ever giving up the driver's seat.
Quick Relaxation Techniques
When life speeds up, you cannot always think your way out of stress. Explore five quick, body-based relaxation techniques to help you gently regulate your nervous system, relieve anxiety, and find your footing in under three minutes—no quiet room or special equipment required.
Stages of Trauma Recovery: Where Breathwork Meets the Body
Traditional talk therapy is incredibly valuable, but you cannot always out-think a dysregulated nervous system. Explore the four stages of trauma recovery through a somatic lens, and discover how bottom-up practices like breathwork can help you safely process trapped survival energy, rebuild connection, and find your way home to your body at a pace that feels safe for you.
Creating Neurodivergent Inclusive Breathwork Spaces
Many breathwork spaces are designed around neurotypical assumptions. This article explores how neurodivergence, sensory processing, and nervous system differences shape people’s experiences of breathwork, and how spaces can be designed with more flexibility, clarity, and care.
Why is Breathwork So Powerful?
Why is breathwork so powerful? This in-depth guide explores the science of breathing techniques, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and the physical and psychological benefits of breathwork.
Polyvagal Theory for Breathwork Professionals
Polyvagal Theory offers a practical way to understand how the nervous system responds to safety, stress, and connection. In this article, we explore the three polyvagal states, how they develop over time, and how breathwork can support regulation in a trauma-informed, accessible way.
Is Breathwork Safe?
Is breathwork safe? We explore the real risks, common side effects, contraindications, and how to practice breathwork safely including guidance on high-intensity techniques like holotropic breathwork and Conscious Connected Breathwork.