Zen Chaos Rituals
禪亂
Breath-work
.WHAT IS BREATH-WORK ?.
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​There are various methods of breath-work but they all boil down to what is called pranayama, a yogic practice from India .
Prana : life force energy. Yama: control.​
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.CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATH.
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During this circular breathing pattern we activate our sympathetic nervous system (“fight-or-flight” response) which floods our entire body with oxygen.
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.BENEFITS.​
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In this state the horizon of our consciousness expands, everything seems possible, a sense of self-empowerment and boundlessness state arise.
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We also access the opportunity to safely release dormant intense emotions and traumas sleeping in our body and inner basement, the unconscious mind.​​​​
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.CONTRAINDICATIONS.
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​It can be not recommended during : Pregnancy / certain major mental & physical health conditions / recent injury or surgery / history of panic attacks and epilepsy.
Please check with your health practitioner.​
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.BREATH-WORK TECHNIQUES.
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While the main focus of the session is conscious connected breath-work, diverse other type of calming and activating breath-work can complement the session.​
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Diaphragmatic
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Nadi Shodhana
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Okinaga
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Box
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Kapalabhati
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Ujjahi
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Breath of fire
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Beta
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Gamma​
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.CONTEXT.
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Seated and/or laying down
1on1 or group sessions
Can and is usually paired with other modalities like shadow-work,sound therapy.
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