Soma  means "body." Somatic means "of the body." Just like when you see a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor... They work on your soma, through touch. They work on the body whereas somatic breathwork is an inward practice, either lying or sitting down, where you connect with your body through intentional breathing.

Somatic breathwork is an eyes closed, inward journey, either through sitting on a chair or lying down on the floor.

You are able to let go (sometimes) about "how you are supposed to do it" because you will be guided by a practitioner, AND you are always in control. If you want to go a little deeper, you can, but if it gets too uncomfortable you can also slow it down.

Throughout the session you will be taking deep breaths, slightly faster in the first half (the clearing part) and then slower in the second half of the session (the slow calm). Some people call this conscious connected breathing because there are no pauses between breathing in and breathing out, except when the practitioner guides you in a breath hold.

Music is played in the background and the practitioner will guide you throughout the session.

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. (click the benefits tab if you like reading articles!)

I am a Certified Soma+IQ™ 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!