BREATHWORK
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A BREATHWORK SESSION?
‘The Guided Breath’ journey leads you back into your body, helping you to feel and create a deep connection with yourself.
My approach is to meet you where you are on that path.
Following our initial discovery chat and you completing the Client Intake Form, we will delve into your past experiences, understand your current circumstances, and explore the challenges you face.
From there, we will work together and create a plan of action to support you in living life to the fullest.
Each session is designed to match your pace, comfort, and individual needs, allowing you to explore and release stored emotions and trauma in your own time.
In a 75 minute BioDynamic Breathwork session, you can expect a combination of conscious connected breath, bodywork, and emotional processing techniques to guide you through breathing patterns to access the tension and emotions stored in your body.
The session typically starts seated but you may choose to transition to lie down comfortably or stand up through the session.
You are guided through deep connected conscious breathing patterns to access different layers of tension and emotions stored in the body and consensual physical touch may be used to move this energy.
Throughout the session, you may experience sensations of tingling, warmth, or emotional release as the breathwork helps to access and be present with stored tension and emotions.
My approach to breathwork is rooted in a somatic method that emphasises titration and pendulation, helping clients gradually and gently expand their window of tolerance to life’s events. I focus on creating a sense of safety within the body, ensuring that the process is gentle and minimises the risk of re-traumatisation. It’s a slow, nurturing journey individually designed to support healing at a comfortable pace.
Most people feel relaxed, grounded, and centred after a session.
Experience a transformative one-on-one BioDynamic Breathwork session—online or in-person in Geelong—designed to release tension, foster emotional balance, and reconnect with your breath's healing power.
What is BioDynamic Breathwork?
Image courtesy of BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute website
BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System® (BBTRS®) was founded by Giten Tonkov, a breathwork expert and body-oriented therapist with decades of experience in trauma healing and somatic therapies.
Developed in the early 2000s, BBTRS® emerged from Giten's deep exploration of body-based healing methods, integrating insights from various therapeutic modalities to create a holistic system for trauma release and emotional integration.
Giten Tonkov's approach was inspired by his studies in Reichian therapy, Bioenergetics, Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing®, and Eastern healing traditions. Recognising that trauma is stored in the body as muscular tension and suppressed emotions, he developed BBTRS® as a way to release deeply held patterns through conscious, connected breathing and somatic movement.
BioDynamic Breathwork incorporates 6 elements of healing to access and release tension and trauma stored in the body:
1. Breath
2. Touch
3. Emotions
4. Movement
5. Sound &
6. Meditation
BioDynamic Breathwork techniques bring your body into a state of release, ensuring that the experiences and insights gained during your practice are integrated into daily life for lasting transformation and healing.
BENEFITS OF BIODYNAMIC BREATHWORK
Some of the key benefits you may experience include:
Stress Reduction: BBTRS® can help reduce stress levels by promoting relaxation and releasing tension stored in the body.
Emotional Release: Through deep breathing and bodywork, BBTRS® can facilitate the release of suppressed emotions, allowing feelings to be processed and integrated.
Release Trauma-Induced Patterns: BBTRS® is specifically designed to address trauma held in your body, helping you to release trauma-induced patterns and find greater emotional freedom.
Increased Body Awareness: BBTRS® can enhance body awareness, helping you become more attuned to physical sensations and emotions stored in your body.
Improved Resilience: By releasing stored tension and trauma, BBTRS® can help you build resilience and cope more effectively with life's challenges.
Enhanced Mental Clarity: Many people experience greater mental clarity and focus following BBTRS® sessions, as well as a sense of inner peace and balance.
Support for Personal Growth: BBTRS® can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery, helping you connect with your inner resources and tap into your full potential.
It would be my privilege to work with you, whether in-person in Newtown, Geelong, or online.
Please reach out to The Guided Breath if you are curious to explore greater well-being, emotional release, and personal transformation.
Reiki & Breathwork Integration Sessions Available
A unique blend of somatic breathwork and Reiki energy healing to deepen your experience.
Contraindications to breathwork
For your safety and well-being, please avoid booking a session if you have any of the following contraindications:
First trimester of pregnancy
High blood pressure
Severe PTSD
Severe mental health conditions (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis)
Detached retina
Recent physical injuries, fractures, or surgeries
Epilepsy
History or diagnosis of aneurysms
Cardiovascular issues
History of seizures
Severe asthma
Heart disease or heart conditions
Diabetes
Any other medical, psychiatric, or physical conditions that could impair or affect your ability to participate in activities involving deep physical or emotional release.
Thank you for ensuring a safe and supportive experience.