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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.
Breathwork and Cognitive Load: Reducing Mental Strain in an Overstimulated World
There’s a particular kind of tiredness that comes from thinking and holding too much at once. In this article, we explore cognitive load, why mental overwhelm is so common, and how breathwork can support clarity, regulation, and capacity, without adding more to your plate.
The Power of Visualization and Breathwork
I recently learned something fascinating: some people are unable to visualize images in their minds. This condition, known as aphantasia, means they can’t summon mental pictures of a loved one’s face, a sunny beach, or even the house they grew up in. Instead of “seeing” these things in their mind’s eye, their thoughts might come as words, concepts, or abstract ideas.
At first, I found this hard to imagine (no pun intended). Visualization has always been a core part of my personal growth toolkit, especially when paired with breathwork. But this discovery made me reflect on how visualization works differently for everyone—and how it’s not just about seeing pictures in your mind.
Embracing the Mystery of Conscious Connected Breathwork
I generally consider myself a science-based person. I value evidence, research, and measurable outcomes. But I’m also very aware that up until just 100 years ago, many practices we now accept as medical fact—like germ theory or the importance of handwashing—were considered radical or even laughable. History has taught us that just because something can’t yet be explained doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
10 Somatic Breathwork Exercises You Can Do Today
Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Like stress and tension are just stuck in your body? Somatic breathwork can help. It's like a reset button for your nervous system that you can anytime, anywhere.
Seasonal Breathwork: Adapting Your Practice Throughout the Year
Breathwork, in its simplicity, is an incredibly profound practice. It's a direct line to our inner world, a way to connect with our bodies and navigate the complex landscape of our emotions. And just as nature ebbs and flows with the seasons, so too should our breathwork practice. By tuning in to the energy of each season, we can deepen our practice, find greater balance, and connect more authentically with ourselves and the world around us.