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The Power of Intention in Breathwork
If you've experienced the transformative power of Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB), you know it's more than just a breathing technique. It's a journey into the depths of your being, a dance between breath, body, and mind. Each session has the potential to unlock profound insights, release emotional blockages, and awaken a deeper connection to yourself.
As you venture further into your breathwork practice, you may begin to notice subtle nuances in your experience. The way you breathe, the sensations you feel, the emotions that arise – all of these can vary depending on your mindset and intentions going into the session.
Breathwork for Better Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep can often feel like an elusive dream. Studies show that over a third of adults in the UK report experiencing insomnia symptoms, with 10% suffering from chronic insomnia that significantly impacts their daily lives (The Sleep Charity, 2023). Whether it's trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested, sleep difficulties can leave us feeling drained, irritable, and unable to function at our best.
Breathwork for Every Day
You've heard the buzz about breathwork. Everyone from your yoga teacher to your favourite wellness influencer seems to be raving about its benefits. Less stress, better sleep, improved focus – the list goes on and on. But with so many different techniques and practices out there, it's easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. Where do you even start?
The good news is, you don't need to retreat to a mountaintop or master complex breathing patterns to experience the power of breathwork. Simple, accessible techniques can be seamlessly woven into your everyday life, offering support and balance amidst the hustle and bustle.
Neuroception and Breathwork
Neuroception, an idea rooted in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, offers a framework for understanding how our nervous system unconsciously assesses safety and threat in our environment, shaping our physiological and behavioural responses. The interplay between our nervous system and our perception of the world has huge implications for how we experience the world and how we respond to breathwork practices.