Breathwork
Sara Mader is a Breathwork and Meditation Facilitator. She will guide you through 18-23 minutes of an active two part rhythmic breathwork pattern, developed in part from Pranayama- Ancient Yogic Breath. Breathwork is an active meditation technique that facilitates an emotional release. Then she will guide you through a grounding meditation to integrate the practice and allow you to rest. This is a 60 minute workshop.
On a physical level this breath creates a chemical shift (ph balance) in the body by increasing oxygen saturation and decreasing carbon dioxide - this helps to alkalize the blood. This session will light up and ignite the subconscious part of your mind, getting you out of your head and allowing you to drop down into your body.
What to expect during Breathwork
Breathwork results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release. See below for a detailed list. As such, for safety purposes, Sara does not recommend persons with the following conditions to participate in a Breathwork session.
Physiologic & Mental Responses that can Arise During a Breathwork Session:
- Tetany (claw hand)
- Relaxation
- Unblock emotions and energy (emotional & physical)
- Changes in body temperature
- Raised heart rate
- Raised blood pressure rate
- Intense physical sensations (lean into this)
- A sense of journeying through the subconscious mind
- Neurogenic tremors (releasing old trauma)
- Physical, mental & spiritual wellbeing increased
- Movement, crying and laughing may happen (all at once)
Breathwork is not recommended if you have/are:
- Cardiovascular disease or experienced a heart attack
- Extreme high blood pressure
- Retinal detachment
- Recent surgery
- History of psychosis or severe mental illness
- Seizure disorders
- History of Aneurysms
- Pregnant