Zero downside and only extreme upside to practicing breathwork

Zero downside and only extreme upside to practicing breathwork

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Discover the incredible impact of Breathwork firsthand.

As global appreciation for its benefits grows, explore my website for insights into how Breathwork can transform your life.

In a world where wellness practices are gaining momentum, there’s a profound sense of fulfillment in witnessing the growing acknowledgment of breathwork’s efficacy across the globe.

This recognition is not a newfound revelation for me; it’s a truth I’ve known since 1988, when I embarked on a journey of exploration with two pioneering teachers in the realm of breathwork: Dr. Stanislav Grof and Leonard Orr.

Dr. Grof, a trailblazing psychiatrist, delved deep into the integration of breathwork within therapeutic frameworks, unveiling its potential for psychological healing and personal growth.

His development of techniques like holotropic breathwork illuminated the transformative power of altered states of consciousness induced by intentional breathing practices. Alongside Grof’s groundbreaking work, Leonard Orr championed a more spiritually inclined approach to breathwork, coining the term “rebirthing” to encapsulate his techniques.

Yet, it’s crucial to recognise the diverse influences that have shaped the contemporary landscape of breathwork. From ancient traditions like Tummo Pranayama to modern innovators such as Wim Hof, Breathwork’s resurgence owes much to a tapestry of influences.

The integration of diverse methods truly elevates Breathwork in the realm of healing practices. Each person has their own path, so it’s essential to find the right guides. Personally, I’ve discovered that harmonising scientific and spiritual elements enhances Breathwork’s accessibility and efficacy. I encourage you to explore this for yourself—a journey towards well-being and self-discovery awaits, regardless of your background.

Thank-you to Aubrey Marcus and Cassey Means for this very interesting podcast overall.

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From Aubrey Marcus Podcast: Big-Pharma Insider: “They Want Us Sick!”- Exposing The Truth About Chronic Disease # 461, 2 May 2024“

But there are some things that I will recommend carte blanche to every single fucking person. That’s Breathwork. That’s Breathwork.

This is when you’re actually going, like Wim Hof breathing, but even deeper than Wim Hof breathing into that shamanic holotropic breathwork, like Dr Stanislav Grof propagated from the old Tummo Pranayama techniques and all of these things. They’ve been around for a long time, but there’s been this really resurgence in breathwork practitioners and breathwork practice. And Wim’s been a great contributor to that, but there’s so many different practitioners.

…Zero downside and only extreme upside to practicing breathwork…

And there is literally, in my mind, zero downside and only extreme upside to practicing breathwork. Like there’s no risk.

It’s only health benefits.

You’re going to alkalize your body.
You’re going to go through positive physiological changes.
Massive catharsis, which is also one of the deep fundamental structures of medicine.

If you go back to ancient Greece, catharsis was one of the main strategies of health. There was diagnosis, catharsis, and then finally they would get to medicine at the very end after they moved to the psychospiritual body. But this is one of those tools that’s like, all right, get in there.

Same thing with sensory deprivation tanks or a dark room retreat. It’s okay if you don’t want to take any of these plant medicines or any of these psychedelics, but you have to find a bridge to get back in touch with the intelligence of your body and understand how to heal. And this is a starting place where it’s like, yeah, 100% every single person.”

From Aubrey Marcus Podcast: Big-Pharma Insider: “They Want Us Sick!”- Exposing The Truth About Chronic Disease # 461, 2 May 2024

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