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Somatic Breathwork: What It Is & 10 Practices to Try at Home
Do you ever feel like your stress isn't just in your head, but physically stuck in your body? Somatic breathwork acts as a physical reset button for your nervous system. Learn what makes a breathing exercise truly "somatic" and try 10 simple practices you can do today to release trapped tension
ADHD and Breathwork
Do you ever catch yourself involuntarily holding your breath while staring at a screen? Or compulsively exhaling when you feel overwhelmed? Because ADHD is deeply tied to nervous system regulation, it frequently manifests in our respiratory patterns. Learn the science behind why we breathe "weirdly" and how to gently retrain your nervous system.
Breathwork vs. Meditation
If you have ever felt frustrated trying to sit still and 'clear your mind,' or been told by a well meaning yoga teacher that you have a “monkey mind”. you are not alone. Explore the real differences between meditation and active breathwork, why quiet observation isn't always supportive, and how to find a breathing practice that actually works for your body.
Grounding and Resourcing in Breathwork: What They Are and How to Use Them
Conscious Connected Breathwork can open doors to deep healing, but it can also unearth layers of emotion that feel destabilising. If the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, the experience stops being therapeutic and starts being re-traumatising. This guide explores the 'anchors' of grounding and resourcing, essential, non-negotiable tools that help you navigate the depths of somatic work with choice, strength, and a felt sense of safety.
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.
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.