You’ve heard of breathwork, but its true potential remains unclear. Maybe you’re grappling with trauma, anxiety, or seeking inner peace, unsure where to turn.
The RESET Health Group founders, Dr. Marion Wachet and Alex Broadbent, discovered the transformative power of breathwork firsthand. Integrated into our therapy framework, breathwork has yielded remarkable results for our clients.
Discover how breathwork can address trauma, anxiety, and stress, while understanding its limitations and safety precautions. With patience and guidance, unlock the healing potential of breathwork on your journey to a life full of meaning.
What is breathwork?
Breathwork is a practice that involves manipulation of breathing patterns to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By focusing on the breath, individuals can explore the subconscious mind, release emotional blockages, and enhance self-awareness. Some breathwork techniques focus on relaxation, whilst others focus on releasing trauma.
Benefits of breathwork for mental health
Breathwork techniques can facilitate the release of deeply held trauma, offering individuals a pathway to understanding their emotions and finding inner peace.
Slow breathing techniques have been studied most intensively, and are reported to produce a broad range of positive benefits such as improved calmness, focus and emotional regulation, as well as reduced anxiety and depression symptoms.
Diaphragmatic (deep) breathing can produce a powerful relaxation response, reduce cortisol levels and increase attention.
High ventilation (fast) breathwork, an area of emerging research, shows promise in making transformative changes to people’s lives – such as shifting trauma, improving mood, creating a sense of connectedness, and even altering perception.
How can breathwork be used in therapy?
Best of all, these breathing techniques are all linked to improved physiological health including improved immunity, sleep and reduced inflammation.
RESET founders Dr Marion Wachet and Alex Broadbent travelled to Iceland and Sweden to learn first hand from Joren De Bruin, one of the world’s foremost breathwork experts. Having experienced the power of breathwork themselves, Marion and Alex integrated it into the RESET therapy framework providing clients with a powerful tool to navigate and process their trauma in a safe and supportive environment.
RESET is now leading the way in fully integrating talking therapy with somatic interventions, like breathwork, to help people find purpose and meaning in their life. We believe this integrative approach is the only real path to understanding ourselves, our relationships, and to ultimately achieve sustainable change.
Does breathwork work for everyone?
- Respiratory Conditions
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Severe Mental Health Conditions
- Surgeries or Injuries
- Trauma or Panic Attacks
Next steps to trying breathwork
Research Different Techniques: Look into various methods like Oxygen Advantage or the Wim Hof Method to find what suits you best.
Attend a Workshop or Class: Join sessions led by facilitators for guidance and group experience, either in-person or online.
Seek Guidance from a Practitioner: Consider working with a certified practitioner for personalised support and recommendations.
Listen to Your Body: Adjust practices if discomfort arises, prioritising safety and comfort.
Stay Open-Minded and Patient: Understand that breathwork is personal and results vary; trust the process and remain patient.
By taking these steps and exploring breathwork with curiosity and intention, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Remember to approach breathwork with compassion for yourself and others, and enjoy the incredible benefits it has to offer.
Conclusion
In this article, you learned about the transformative potential of breathwork in therapy and its diverse applications in addressing trauma, anxiety, and stress. Now equipped with knowledge about breathwork’s benefits and considerations, you can make informed decisions about incorporating it into your healing journey.
We can help you wave goodbye to feelings of being lost, broken, ashamed, and disconnected.
At The RESET Health Group, we’re dedicated to providing support to people who are searching for their purpose in life. If that sounds like you, please get in touch for advice on the best approach for your healing journey.
