Soma in Ancient Greek means "body." Somatic means "of the body." There was no distinction between the mind, body, and soul. It was all one.

When we react to people or situations, we often might feel threatened or unsafe. This can happen even when there is not real danger (physical attack). However, when they body feels threatened, it will still cause an internal reaction that might make you go on the defensive, put up your guard, or make you want to leave. When you have these experiences over and over again, your body starts to store those memories and stressors.

Somatic breathwork is a simple and yet powerful practice for those who are curious and open to going inward. Through circular connected breathing, you gain the ability to consciously access your nervous system and to allow your body to express and empty those stressors and stored memories.

Your body holds your truth, your pain. Somatic breathwork gets the mind to shut up so that the body can talk!

Circular connected breathing. Deep breaths into your belly where you feel your breath expand out to your sides, 360 degrees.

Deep breaths in and out of the mouth with a short exhale for the first half of the session.

Deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth with an elongated (longer) exhale for the second half of the session.

There are also breath holds.

Somatic breathwork is guided by a practitioner as it builds on the foundation of co-regulation. In addition, the practitioner will attune to the expressions through the session to help you grow more awareness around what comes up for you.

Breathwork can result in intense physical and emotional expressions, and is not therapy.

If you have a condition listed below, please talk with you doctor before engaging in an individual or group session.

It is not advised for persons with a history of:

• Cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack
• High blood pressure
• Glaucoma
• Retinal detachment
• Osteoporosis
• Significant recent physical injuries or surgery
• Severe Mental Illness
• Major Medications
• History of Seizures

Everyone should consult their primary care physician or doctor before engaging in any robust physical activity, including breathwork.

Pregnant woman are advised against practicing breathwork

Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with the physician or doctor before practicing breathwork

-Reduce stress and anxiety
-Improves energy levels and mood
-Boosts the immune system
-Improves the mind/body connection
-Promotes clarity, purpose, and embodiment
-Activate the body's innate (natural) healing abilities
-Process and integrate "negative" emotions

In some people, it has also helped them with (this is not a guarantee)

-Improved blood circulation
-Decreased addictive behaviors
-Potential to relieve pain

Somatic breathwork is not a cure or a magic wand. It is a practice. And the more you practice, the more likely you will experience those benefits.

I am a Certifed SomatIQ™ Breathwork Practitioner.

I was personally trained by the founders, Steven Jaggers and Fish Fischer, and the SBW Team.

They certify practitioners through The Soma+IQ™ method, which is also a Certified Partner Program with Arizona State University and when people complete the certification training they are eligible to receive 4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units).

If you are interested in becoming a practitioner, reach out!