Breathwork results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated in certain breathwork practices:
– Pregnancy (at any stage)
– Severe PTSD or trauma
– Actively using recreational drugs
– Taking any medication that alters brain chemistry like anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, ADD, OCD medications, etc.
– Prescription blood thinners or anti-clotting medications
– Osteoporosis
– Detached Retina
– Glaucoma
– Kidney disease
– High Blood Pressure
– Cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack, or any other cardiovascular issues
– Strokes or TIAs
– Seizures, history of seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease
– Diagnosis of aneurysm (of any kind)
– Uncontrolled thyroid conditions
– Diabetes (any type)
– Severe Asthma— for mild to moderate asthma, we can discuss but you must bring your inhaler to the session
– Epilepsy
– Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition
– Severe psychosomatic disorders
– Recent surgery, stitches or injury
– Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years
– Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release
– The mRNA COVID Inoculation: At this time, clients must wait a minimum of 60 days after their final dosage (including boosters) with NO SIDE EFFECTS to engage Breathwork.
If you are on the contraindication list, you are not a candidate for the full breathwork technique, but we are happy to discuss modified, gentle breathwork with you for a later date. Please do not continue to book as session if you have any of the contraindications listed above.
You may send us a message on telegram @emancipatedhuman to discuss a more gentler alternative.