FAQs

How should I prepare for a breathwork session?

Once you register for a session, you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to prepare. It's recommended that participants abstain from alcohol 24-48hrs before and after the session. Also, participants are advised to try to avoid eating at least 2 hours before the session (definitely no heavy meals) and there should be no caffeine, soda, energy drinks, or smoking for at least 4 hours before the session.

Each participant will need the following items:

  • Yoga mat (or any comfortable flat surface)  
  • Pillow
  • Eye mask or something to cover the eyes with
  • Comfortable clothing (layers and socks are recommended)
  • Blanket (optional but recommended)
  • Chapstick (as needed; mouth can get dry during breathing)
  • Water (optional)
Is there anyone who shouldn’t do breathwork?

Please refer to the Health Restrictions section. Ultimately, these are recommendations; you know your body best.

What are common after-effects?

After a breathwork journey, people might experience:

  • Physical Sensations: Deep relaxation, tingling, or lightness in the body.
  • Emotional Release: A range of emotions, such as joy, sadness, or relief as stored emotions are released.
  • Mental Clarity: Enhanced focus, reduced stress, and a sense of calm.
  • Heightened Self-Awareness: Increased awareness of thoughts and feelings.
  • Integration Time: A need for quiet time to process and absorb the experience.
  • Temporary Discomfort: Possible mild headaches or fatigue, typically resolved with rest and hydration.
  • Extended Benefits: Improved mood, better sleep, and a long-lasting sense of peace in the days following the session.

For this reason, abstaining from any intense activity following the breathwork session is recommended.

Is there anything I need to do after a session?

Yes, and we will discuss this as part of the integration session after your journey. Journaling the day of or the day after is a great way to give full expression to your experience. Baths and foot soaks are a good way to help your body clear out toxins. Also, it’s important to ground, be in nature (even just going for a walk outdoors), hydrate, and sleep well. The more you ground, the more able you are to integrate what you’ve just experienced. It helps you settle back into your body and calms the central nervous system.

How often can/should I do breathwork?

There is no one size fits all here. It’s all about what feels good to you. Short daily breathwork sessions (even just 5-10 minutes/day) are an excellent way to integrate breathwork into busy schedules while still reaping significant benefits such as stress relief, better focus, higher productivity, emotional regulation, etc. It’s also an excellent precursor to your daily meditation practice if you have one (to bring you into a deeper state of awareness). Otherwise, practicing deep breathing at any point in your day can be a powerful tool for bringing you back into your body and cultivating an immediate sense of peace and relaxation anytime you need it.

The frequency of Dimensional Breathwork journeys, which are longer and guided, can vary based on individual needs, goals, and experience levels. Here are some general guidelines:

  • 1x/month: Starting with once session a month is a good way to get accustomed to the practice and to allow time for integration and reflection.
  • 2-4x/month: Once every 1-2 weeks can be beneficial for those seeking deeper emotional release, personal and professional growth, and/or healing. A more regular cadence also brings us back to center and can be very grounding when things feel intense.
  • Combination: Consider integrating a variety of sessions throughout the month to better suit your needs. Choose from longer Dimensional Breathwork journeys, shorter ones, and chakra cleansing meditations.
  • Personal Preference and Intuition: Ultimately, the frequency should be guided by personal intuition, comfort, and the outcomes of each session. It's important to listen to your body and adjust as needed.