What is Breathwork?
Breathing is one of the most fundamental and automatic functions of our bodies. It is essential for providing oxygen to our cells and removing carbon dioxide. However, breathing can also be a powerful tool for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving overall health and well-being.
Breathwork is a practice that involves using the breath to bring about physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a type of alternative therapy that has been used for centuries in various cultures around the world. Breathwork can take many forms, including meditation, yoga, and pranayama, to name a few.
At its core, breathwork is about intentionally altering the way you breathe to bring about specific outcomes. This could include increasing relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, improving focus and concentration, and even enhancing athletic performance. By changing the way you breathe, you can change the way you feel and experience the world around you.
The Benefits of Breathwork
One of the key benefits of breathwork is its ability to activate the body's parasympathetic nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that is responsible for the body's rest and digest response, which helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation. When you engage in breathwork, you can trigger this response, which can lead to a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Breathwork can also be used to improve physical health. By focusing on deep, diaphragmatic breathing, you can increase the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream, which can improve circulation and boost energy levels. This type of breathing can also help to stimulate the lymphatic system, which is responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body.
In addition to its physical benefits, breathwork can also be used to address emotional and psychological issues. By focusing on the breath, you can gain greater awareness of your thoughts and feelings and develop greater resilience and emotional regulation.
Conscious Connected Breathing
Conscious connected breathing, also known as breathwork, is a specific type of breathwork that involves breathing in a rhythmic and continuous pattern, without pausing or holding the breath. This type of breathing can be done either lying down or sitting up, with the eyes closed or open. The practice of conscious connected breathing typically involves taking deep, full breaths into the belly, chest, and upper lungs, and then exhaling fully and completely.
The goal of conscious connected breathing is to help people access deeper states of consciousness, release emotional and physical tension, and connect more fully with themselves and their environment. By breathing in a continuous, rhythmic pattern, people can increase their oxygen intake, reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in their bloodstream, and stimulate the release of endorphins, which can help to promote relaxation and feelings of well-being.
One of the unique aspects of conscious connected breathing is the potential for emotional release. As people breathe in a continuous, rhythmic pattern, they may begin to experience intense emotional states, such as sadness, anger, or joy. By staying with the breath and allowing these emotions to surface and be expressed, people can often gain greater insight into their emotional patterns and release pent-up emotions that may have been holding them back.
What to Expect During a Session
At Spirasana, we believe that you are your own healer, and our role is simply to guide you on your journey towards healing and transformation. Our breathwork sessions are designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom, unlock your full potential, and release any stuck energy that may be holding you back.
During our 2 - 2.5 hour breathwork & spinal energetics sessions, you will be guided by Usamah who will use a combination of breathwork, sound healing, and spinal energetics to help you access altered states of consciousness and facilitate deep healing. Through this process, you will be able to tap into your body's natural healing abilities and release any physical, emotional, or energetic blockages that may be preventing you from living your best life. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can fully surrender to the experience and allow your body to do the healing work it needs.
Here's what you can expect to experience during your session:
Deepen your connection to yourself and awaken within
Improve your sense of self, self-love, harmony, and vitality.
Release old baggage, trauma, suppressed emotions, and negative behavioural patterns
Increase your fulfilment, vitality, and joy.
Remember your innate wisdom.
Reduce stress and enjoy physiological healing (note: 70% of toxins are released from the lungs through breath)
Boost your immune system, overall health, and wellbeing.
Achieve greater alignment with your purpose and increase positive abundance.
Enhance your connection to life and become more open to your higher self.
Are you ready to transform your life?
Breathwork is more than just a tool for healing and transformation - it's a journey that can touch your heart and change your life in ways you never thought possible. At Spirasana, we believe that everyone deserves to experience the profound power of breathwork.
When you book a session with us, you're not just investing in yourself - you're taking a step towards a life of peace, balance, and harmony. Usamah will guide you through a journey of self-discovery and healing, helping you release any blockages and awaken your innate ability to heal yourself.
So if you're ready to embrace your true self and unlock your full potential, don't wait any longer. Book a session with Spirasana today and experience the transformative power of breathwork and spinal energetics. Let us help you take the first step towards a life of abundance, joy, and fulfilment.