Breathwork is a simple practice, but Circular Breathing may not be the right fit for everyone at every time. That said, there are a few situations where extra care is needed. Breathwork can create shifts in the body and emotions, so it’s not recommended for people who are:

- Pregnant

- Experiencing uncontrolled high blood pressure or serious heart conditions

- Living with epilepsy or seizure disorders

- Recovering from recent major surgery or physical injury

- Diagnosed with certain psychiatric conditions where altered states could be destabilizing

I will be sending a detailed list for review and acknowledgement of contraindications prior to sessions to ensure safety, as my client's wellbeing matters the most to me.

Most people can benefit greatly from guided modern day Breathwork.

Every session is unique, because every breath. Here’s the flow that can be expected:

1) Settling in (around 15 minutes)

Each sessions begins with a short conversation to check in on how the client is feeling that day. The breather is invited to share intentions (if any), while guidance is provided on what to expect. Circular Breathing and Belly Breathing are explained and demonstrated before moving into the practice. There is no 'wrong' when it comes to breathing, and no previous experience is required. Just presence, and the willingness to breath & trust the process.

This opening time sets the tone and ensures the session is shaped around the client’s needs.

2) Breathing part - let's get to work (around 60 minutes)

The client lies on their back in a safe, comfortable space, with music setting a supportive atmosphere. Breathing is the focus, and I will provide continuous guidance and support. Instructions may be neutral or tailored to the client’s stated intentions. My role is to observe and assist, not to lead and push, allowing the breather to stay fully present and connected to their experience. Adjustments in timing, intensity, or breathing pattern may be used to enhance the flow, encourage relaxation, and help release tension held in the body.

The 'work' in Breathwork:

During modern day Breathwork, the body truly gets to work. Breathing is usually deeper, fuller, and faster than in everyday life, which naturally engages the nervous system, muscles, and energy pathways. This intensified breathing allows the body to move, release, and process what has been held internally, whether it’s tension, emotions, or habitual patterns.

As the breath flows continuously, the body activates its innate intelligence, facilitating shifts on physical, emotional, and mental levels.

During a session, a wide range of experiences can occur: physically, emotionally, and mentally. The focus isn’t on forcing anything, but rather creating space for what naturally wants to emerge.

Some things that may happen include:

Physical sensations: Tingling, warmth, lightness, or shifts in energy as the body releases tension or stored stress. (I will explain these before a session begins.)

Emotional release: Joy, laughter, tears, or a sense of cleansing as emotions held in the body surface.

Mental clarity: Insight, perspective shifts, or new awareness of patterns, beliefs, or intentions.

Deep relaxation or expansiveness: A sense of calm, lightness, or connection to something larger than oneself.

Subtle shifts: Changes in posture, breath, or inner alignment that may not be immediately noticeable but contribute to overall well-being.

No matter what arises during the session, the breather is held in a safe, non-judgmental space, with guidance available at every step to support presence, ease, and trust in the process.

3) Grounding & Integration (around 15 minutes)

After the main breathwork practice, the client spends about 15 minutes in a gentle check-in. This time is focused on ensuring they feel grounded, safe, and fully present. I will guide a brief conversation to see how the experience felt, answer immediate questions, provide reassurance, and go over aftercare instructions again (these will be emailed prior to the session as well).

For clients who book a Breathwork session only, our time concludes here. For those who choose the Power Bundle (Breathwork + Coaching), the journey continues with a one-on-one coaching session 48–72 hours after the breathwork experience, providing space to explore insights, reflections, and next steps.

Modern day Breathwork works directly with the nervous system, the body’s communication network that constantly monitors internal and external conditions and signals the brain to respond. When we breathe more deeply and continuously than in everyday life, as with Circular Breathing, this pattern creates a dynamic interplay between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) branches of the nervous system.

Initially, the sympathetic system may be engaged, heightening awareness, energy, and circulation, allowing the body to fully experience sensations and emotions. This is followed by a parasympathetic response, promoting relaxation, integration, and a downshift in stress signaling.

The alternation and integration of these responses is sometimes called “autonomic flexibility,” which supports resilience, emotional regulation, and recalibration of habitual physiological patterns.

On a physiological level, this process can:

• Reduce chronic stress signals in the body and nervous system

• Facilitate muscle relaxation and release of stored tension

• Enhance interoception (the ability to sense internal bodily states)

• Allow emotions and sensations to move naturally without interference from habitual mental patterns

In essence, Modern Day Breathwork provides the body a structured way to experience both heightened activation and deep release safely, creating conditions for balance, clarity, and renewed energy.

Please note that this is the simplest explanation I can offer in this context. If you wish to learn more about the science behind it, please don't hesitate and reach out to me. I'm more than happy to explain.

While both Breathwork and meditation are powerful tools for self-awareness and inner calm, the approach and experience are quite different.

Meditation: It’s more passive, and requires patience and practice to archive the desired results. It involves stillness, quieting the mind, observing thoughts, and focus attention.

Modern day Breathwork: It's an active practice. Instead of quieting the mind, it uses deliberate breathing to spark movement in the body and shift inner states. Many people describe it as a faster route into release or clarity, because the body is doing the work rather than the thinking mind. No previous practice or knowledge is needed.

There is no such thing as failing at Breathwork. The practice is simple and adaptable, and it meets you everyone exactly where they are. Some breaths may feel deep and connected, others may feel uneven or distracted, and that’s all part of the process. What matters is your willingness to stay present & trust the process, and not perfection.

Every session is unique, and experiences can vary widely. Some people feel physical sensations, emotional release, or mental clarity right away, while others may notice subtler shifts, like a sense of calm, expanded awareness, or lightness that emerges gradually. Not feeling the “classic” sensations does not mean the practice isn’t working. The breath is still moving, the nervous system is still adjusting, and the body is engaging in its own internal process.

Over time, regular practice often reveals deeper changes that are not immediately visible but are building beneath the surface.

Pranayama breathing techniques are safe to be practiced on your own. Many people start with simple techniques like deep belly breathing or box breathing to relax and center themselves. These exercises can be effective for daily stress management and building awareness. If you are interested in those, please don't hesitate and reach out.

However, modern day Breathwork, involves deeper, more intense breathing patterns that can lead to profound emotional and physical experiences. Engaging in these practices without a trained and trauma-informed facilitator can be challenging and, in some cases, unsafe. A facilitator provides real-time support, helps maintain the breathing rhythm, and ensures a safe environment, especially when intense emotions or sensations arise.

If you're new to circular breathing or looking to explore its deeper aspects, starting with a guided session is recommended.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to email me directly. (angela@letsget-real.com)