Breathe…Feel…Let go…With Breathwork

Unlocking the Brain’s Healing Potential with Holotropic Breathwork

Holotropic breathwork is much more than a breathing technique; it’s a transformative journey into the depths of your mind and body. Rooted in neuroscience and psychiatry, this practice utilizes controlled breathing patterns to induce an altered state of consciousness, unlocking parts of the brain often inaccessible in our day-to-day lives. This state enables profound emotional and physical healing by reducing activity in certain brain regions while enhancing others. The result? A deeply transcendental experience that helps release trauma, reduce stress, and foster a sense of unity and wholeness.

The Neuroscience of your breath technology

At the heart of this process is the modulation of the amygdala, limbic system, parietal lobe and temporal lobe. The activity in the amygdala (the part of the brain that is responsible for survival emotions and the detection of threats) decreases as the amygdala is plugged back into the limbic system for emotional processing. essentially allowing you to both process these survival emotions especially fear and rage, and move beyond this place of worry and anxiety. In the limbic system we see changes in the hippocampus - the part of the brain that stores memories, allowing us to access more of the difficult memories, supplying more context to stress and trauma. This mechanism is greatly enhanced by the differing activity in the brain through a breathwork session allowing us to access different parts of our memories leading to a greater ability to process these memories. The parietal lobe, responsible for our perception of time and space, experiences decreased activity during holotropic breathwork. This altered perception can foster a powerful sense of timelessness and oneness, often described as a spiritual or religious experience. Meanwhile, the temporal lobe, known for processing emotions and vivid imagery, becomes highly active. This activation allows participants to process deeply held emotions and repressed memories, leading to emotional catharsis and a newfound sense of release. These changes are supported by a unique shift in the default mode network (DMN), the brain's "autopilot" system, which typically governs our sense of self. Breathwork quiets this network, enabling participants to explore themselves from a broader, more interconnected perspective.

The Physical Effects of Breathwork

The physical effects of holotropic breathwork further amplify its therapeutic potential. As the body floods with oxygen, stress hormones are recalibrated, and the nervous system moves out of a survival mode into a state of repair. This biochemical shift can alleviate inflammation, release toxins, and even ease physical pain. For many, this experience creates a pathway to emotional clarity and closure. People often describe encountering parts of themselves or loved ones in their journey, gaining insight into unresolved experiences and finding the courage to move forward.

Recalibrate your System in 40 minutes!

In just a 40-minute session, the brain undergoes a profound recalibration, offering benefits often compared to years of traditional therapy. The practice provides a safe, guided way to explore and heal, leaving participants feeling lighter, more connected, and more adaptable. If you’re curious about how holotropic breathwork can help you transform your relationship with stress and trauma, consider joining a session and experiencing its profound effects firsthand.

Check out our events page for upcoming Breathwork events held by Dr Jaxson Wearing