Session Preparation – What to Expect and Contraindications
Breathwork
We recommend you find a quiet place, where you can relax and are unlikely to be disturbed.
Mobile phones and other distractions should ideally be turned off, or at least on silent, and placed out of the way.
You may participate sitting down, or laying down, whichever is the more comfortable for you.
Wear loose comfortable clothing, the more comfortable you are, the easier you will find it to relax.
Headphones, or earbuds, are recommended to enhance your experience.
Most people usually close their eyes during a breathwork.
You may want to have some drinking water on hand.
It is best to avoid large, or heavy, meals immediately prior to a breathwork and to use the toilet before the session begins.
We will be going through a process of circular, connected breathing. You will be receiving instruction and guidance on breathing and breathing rates throughout the process. Music will be playing and I’ll be speaking
You may experience various thoughts, feelings, emotions or states of consciousness during a breathwork, you may feel like moving your arms or legs, or to lay still and this is all perfectly normal.
To get the most from the process, I always suggest you play full out, give it 100% and fully let go.
This is a personal process for you.
POSSIBLE PHYSICAL EFFECTS
Breathwork can result in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release.
Physical effects can include
• Hands and feet may tingle or spasm (tetany)
• Full body breathing (whole body moves)
• Dry mouth (passes after a few minutes)
Should you notice any physical effects, you can either continue and breath through the effects or allow your breathing to return to normal (see safety guidance below), the choice is always yours.
SAFETY GUIDANCE
If you feel unable to continue, for any reason, simply allow your breathing to return to normal. Re-join at any time, if you feel able. On very rare occasions some participants may feel nauseous. If this happens let your breathing return to normal, rest until you feel better. Re-join when you feel able.
If you choose not to continue, remain laying, or seated, for a few minutes before moving around to allow your body to get back into equilibrium. Get up slowly and avoid sudden movement.
Medical Conditions
Onebreath does not prohibit anyone from taking part in a breathwork. For safety purposes persons with the following conditions are advised to seek a medical opinion before taking part, and to be ready to allow their breathing to return to normal if any contraindication or discomfort is felt.
1. Epilepsy
2. Detached Retina
3. Glaucoma
4. Osteoporosis that is serious enough whereby moving around actively could cause potential issues.
5. High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication.
6. Cardiovascular disease and/or irregularities including prior heart attack
7. Prior strokes or seizures
8. If you have had an aneurysm or if two members in your immediate family have had one.
9. Use of prescription blood thinning medications
10. Pregnancy
11. Asthma (participate but have your inhaler available)
12. Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.
Guided Meditations
We recommend you find a quiet place, where you can relax and are unlikely to be disturbed.
Mobile phones and other distractions should ideally be turned off, or at least on silent, and placed out of the way.
You may participate either sitting, or laying down, whichever is more comfortable for you.
Wear loose comfortable clothing, the more comfortable you are, the easier you will find it to relax.
Headphones, or earbuds, are recommended to enhance your experience.
Most people usually close their eyes during a guided meditation.
You may want to have some drinking water on hand.
It is best to avoid large, or heavy, meals immediately prior to a guided meditation and to use the toilet before the session begins.
To get the most from a guided meditation, I always suggest you relax fully and let go.
This is a personal process for you.
POSSIBLE PHYSICAL EFFECTS and SAFETY GUIDANCE
Guided meditations are relaxing and gentle by intention, physical side effects are very rare. In the unlikely event that any physical side effect is felt, simply return your breathing to normal, open your eyes and become aware of your surroundings. Remain laying, or seated, for a few minutes before moving around to allow your body to get back into equilibrium. Get up slowly and avoid sudden movement.
Medical Conditions
Onebreath does not prohibit anyone from taking part in a guided meditation. For safety purposes persons with the following conditions are advised to seek a medical opinion before taking part, and to be ready to allow their breathing to return to normal if any contraindication or discomfort is felt.
1. Epilepsy
2. Detached Retina
3. Glaucoma
4. Osteoporosis that is serious enough whereby moving around actively could cause potential issues.
5. High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication.
6. Cardiovascular disease and/or irregularities including prior heart attack
7. Prior strokes or seizures
8. If you have had an aneurysm or if two members in your immediate family have had one.
9. Use of prescription blood thinning medications
10. Pregnancy
11. Asthma (participate but have your inhaler available)
12. Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.
Email admin@onebreath.uk if you are at all unsure whether, or how, any of the above may apply to you