Safety & Waiver — Reawaken Breathwork

Conscious connected breathwork involves breathing faster and deeper than usual for a sustained period. For most people, that's simply intense — powerful, sometimes emotional, but safe. For a smaller number of people, it can put real strain on the body, so we ask everyone to check in honestly with the list below before their first session.

None of this is about excluding anyone. If something here applies to you, it usually just means a short conversation with us first — or a gentler version of the practice that's still genuinely worth your time.

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He created a safe, supportive environment that allowed me to fully relax and trust the process.

— Chris, read the full testimonial →

Please Talk To Us First

Check with us before registering if any of these apply to you

These conditions can be seriously affected by fast, deep breathing. If any apply to you, please reach out before signing up — we're glad to talk it through, and in some cases a doctor's written okay is needed first.

Heart conditions, including a previous heart attack or stroke
High blood pressure that isn't well controlled, or low blood pressure with a history of fainting
A current or past brain or abdominal aneurysm
Epilepsy or a history of seizures
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or a psychiatric condition, especially if unmanaged
Psychiatric hospitalization or a major emotional crisis in the last 10 years
Currently pregnant
Glaucoma or a detached retina, past or present
Significant osteoporosis
Uncontrolled thyroid conditions or uncontrolled diabetes
Any other serious medical or psychiatric condition, or a recent major medication change (including coming off HRT)

A Little Extra Care

Let us know if any of these apply — we'll simply keep a closer eye

These aren't reasons to stay away. They just mean we'll want to know in advance, so we can support you well.

Asthma — please bring your inhaler with you
Any surgery within the last 3–6 months
A current cold, flu, or other acute illness

Gentler Options

If this practice isn't right for you yet, you still have options

If any of the above apply to you, it doesn't mean breathwork is off the table — it means we start somewhere gentler. Every one of these is something we can guide you through instead of full conscious connected breathing.

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Nose breathing only

A slower, gentler pace that still calms the nervous system, without the intensity of open-mouth connected breathing.

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An extended exhale

Simply making your out-breath longer than your in-breath — one of the gentlest, most reliable ways to calm your system.

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Humming on the exhale

A soft, steady hum as you breathe out. Calming, gentle, and something you can also use anytime outside of a session.

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You can always pause or step back

In every session, you're free to slow down, breathe through your nose, or simply rest at any point — no explanation needed.

Trauma-Informed Facilitation

A trauma-informed approach

I trained as a facilitator through Integrative Breathwork, which centers trauma-informed practice. A trauma-informed session shifts the focus from "pushing through pain" to creating an environment of deep physical and psychological safety — and it shapes everything about how I hold space for you.

Scot offering supportive touch to a participant resting during a breathwork session — Supportive touch, offered only with consent — always paced to what feels safe for you.

What Makes It Trauma-Informed?

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Pacing control

You choose your own breathing speed and depth — nothing is set for you.

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No forced catharsis

I won't push you toward a dramatic emotional breakdown. Whatever happens is allowed to happen at its own pace.

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Focus on titration

Heavy emotions are processed in small, manageable doses — not all at once.

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Pendulation practices

I help guide you between states of intensity and states of comfort, so nothing stays overwhelming for long.

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Explicit choice

You keep total agency to slow down, pause, or stop at any second, without needing to explain why.

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He was always calm, reassuring, and present.

— Daveo, read the full testimonial →

How It Benefits the Body and Mind

01

Quiets the analytical mind

Fast, connected breathing tends to quiet the analytical brain, making it easier to feel what the body has been holding — not just think about it.

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Nervous system regulation

It can help interrupt old, unconscious stress patterns that get built into shallow, guarded breathing.

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Somatic release

Many people describe releasing tension they didn't know they were holding — the kind that talking alone doesn't always reach.

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Emotional integration

It can create space for suppressed feelings and memories to surface gently, so they have room to settle.

Our Waiver

Every participant signs a waiver

We ask everyone to review and sign a waiver before their first session — a standard, serious safety practice that not every breathwork facilitator follows. You can review it below ahead of time. You'll sign it separately as part of registration.

View the Waiver

Your Safety Comes First