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Breathwork & Sacred Drum

Breathwork, a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery, offers profound benefits by allowing us to connect more deeply with our inner selves. During a breathwork session, controlled breathing patterns help to release stress, anxiety, and emotional blockages stored within the body. As oxygen flows more freely, a sense of mental clarity and heightened awareness can emerge, guiding participants into a state of calm and grounding. Breathwork also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation, restoring balance, and enhancing emotional resilience. Whether practised for physical healing or spiritual connection, breathwork can open pathways to a greater sense of inner peace.

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Following breathwork with a sacred drum sound bath amplifies the experience by weaving together the rhythm of the drum with the natural energy flow already established. The deep, resonant vibrations of the drum provide a grounding force, reconnecting participants to the earth while enhancing their connection to spirit. Sacred drumming creates a safe, meditative space where the mind can drift, and the body can fully integrate the healing effects of the breathwork. This combination allows for a transformative journey, merging the rhythmic pulse of life with the stillness of the soul, offering a sense of unity, renewal, and inner harmony.

Contraindications of Breathwork

Breathwork has contraindications because of its strong activation of the nervous system and gland (endocrine system) and intense physical and emotional experience. With some health conditions, we need to be attentive when practicing breathwork. However, with other health conditions, it is better not to get into the practice before your conditions have improved.

To be on the safe side, always let your facilitator know of your health conditions and the medication you are taking so she can be more mindful of your physiological and mental state and give you better support during your journey!

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Health conditions that are safe to practice Breathwork with, yet bring them up with your facilitator anyway: 

      • Pregnancy – (let us know of your stage)

      • Asthma – mild or medium (bring your inhalator!)

      • High blood pressure

      • History of surgery or physical injury

      • Thyroid condition

      • Diabetes – (bring your glucose)

      • History of seizure

      • PTSD

      • Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychiatric condition

      • Actively using recreational drugs or medication that alters brain chemistry – painkillers, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, stimulants, hallucinogens, etc.

      • Recent surgery or recent physical injury – (depends, advice with your therapist)

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Contraindications that are not safe to practice Breathwork with:

      • Cardiovascular disease (angina, previous heart attacks, or strokes)

      • Detached retina

      • Glaucoma

      • Aneurysm in brain or abdomen

      • Kidney disease

      • Severe Asthma

      • Epilepsy

      • Any other medical, physical or psychiatric condition which would impair or affect the ability to involve in deep physical and emotional release. – (depends, communicate with your therapist)

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