A little about BreathtTrek
At BreathTrek, I believe that Transformational Breathwork is an invaluable tool for self-discovery and personal growth. It is a powerful, holistic, self-healing modality that helps facilitate emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation.
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At our workshops, we offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the power of breath and its potential to bring about deep, lasting shifts in your life. Just like a trek, life has many ups and downs but the climb itself is the experience before the joy of the summit and this is experienced with the breath at a somatic level.
I invite you to join us on a journey of self-exploration and transformation.
What's so different about Transformational
Breathwork
Transformational breathing, also known as breathwork or conscious connected breathing, is a powerful and therapeutic breathing technique that aims to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It involves consciously and continuously inhaling and exhaling in a specific pattern to enhance the flow of breath throughout the body.
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Transformational breathing is based on the belief that our breath is a direct connection to our life force energy and that by consciously working with the breath, we can release physical and emotional blockages, reduce stress, increase vitality, and access higher states of consciousness.
Why ?
Benefits of transformational breathing may include:
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Stress reduction: By consciously engaging in deep and rhythmic breathing, the body's relaxation response is activated, helping to reduce stress and anxiety levels.
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Increased oxygenation: Transformational breathing can enhance oxygen flow in the body, which supports cellular function, boosts energy levels, and promotes overall vitality.
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Emotional release: The technique can facilitate the release of suppressed emotions and traumas held within the body, allowing for emotional healing and personal transformation.
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Increased self-awareness: Transformational breathing brings awareness to the breath and its effects on the body and mind, promoting mindfulness and self-reflection.
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Expanded consciousness: Some practitioners believe that consistent practice of transformational breathing can lead to expanded states of consciousness, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection to oneself and the universe
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Contraindications
Breathing sessions may not be suitable for you if you have:
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Heart problems, high blood pressure, aneurysms, epilepsy, seizures before, or if you take strong medication
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Serious mental symptoms (like psychosis or paranoia), bipolar disorder, osteoporosis, recent surgery, glaucoma, or you're pregnant
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A mental illness and you're not getting treatment or enough support
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Asthma (you should bring your inhaler and talk to your doctor and the breathing session instructor before joining)
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If you're going through an emotional or spiritual crisis, you might want to avoid these sessions. This list doesn't include all the possible conditions, so if you're not sure, it's best to talk to your doctor before joining. You'll need to sign a liability waiver before the session.
The Breathtrek Experience
Make a choice and make a commitment.
One to One Therapy Coaching
Breathwork private one to one sessions are an excellent option for those looking to deepen their practice and gain a more personalized experience. With the guidance of an experienced practitioner, you will be able to explore different breathing techniques and learn how to use them for your own personal growth. You'll also be able to work through difficult emotions, receive emotional support, and gain insight into your life.
Livestream Journeys
BreathTrek is putting breathwork on the forefront, offering livestream breathwork sessions that will help you reduce stress, become more grounded, and become more enlightened. Through BreathTrek, you can connect with the power of your breath to experience profound healing, joy, and transformation.
Livestream Journeys
BreathTrek is putting breathwork on the forefront, offering livestream breathwork sessions that will help you reduce stress, become more grounded, and become more enlightened. Through BreathTrek, you can connect with the power of your breath to experience profound healing, joy, and transformation.
The Powerful Tool called the Breath
Understanding the Body’s Response to Stress and How Breathwork Can Restore Balance
When we face a challenge or danger, our body’s sympathetic nervous system jumps into action, preparing us to respond. This “fight-or-flight” response raises our heart rate, quickens our breathing, and primes us for survival. Once the threat has passed, the parasympathetic system typically takes over, calming the body and activating our natural “rest, digest, and repair” processes. This system slows the heart rate, reduces respiration, and promotes relaxation, restoring energy and reducing inflammation.
However, for many people—especially those dealing with chronic stress or trauma—the sympathetic nervous system remains activated, preventing the body from returning to a calm, balanced state. This imbalance leads to heightened reactivity, difficulty relaxing, and a feeling of constant vigilance. So, how can we correct this imbalance? Breathwork may hold the key.
How Breathwork Works
Breathing is more than just a way to supply oxygen; it’s a powerful communication tool between the body and brain. Each breath activates millions of receptors throughout the respiratory system that send signals to the brain, influencing how we feel, perceive, and respond. By changing our breathing patterns, we alter the signals sent from the lungs to the brain, helping us shift from a “fight-or-flight” to a “rest-and-recover” state.
This information reaches brain centers that manage emotions, thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors, significantly affecting our capacity for connection, empathy, trust, and communication. Studies indicate that the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) plays a crucial role in these interpersonal and emotional functions, and breathwork is a unique portal to engage it.
Conscious Breathing: The Science of Coherent Breathing
Dr. Brown and Dr. Gerbarg have pioneered a form of conscious breathing called “coherent breathing.” This practice involves breathing gently through the nose at a rate of 4.5 to 6 breaths per minute, using rhythmic cues to maintain this pace. Combined with additional techniques, coherent breathing strengthens and balances the autonomic nervous system, helping to regulate both the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses.
Why Breathwork Matters
By consciously controlling our breath, we directly influence brain function and the autonomic nervous system, reshaping our mind-body state. In essence, the rhythm and depth of our breath impact how our brain operates, affecting every organ and system in the body. Each mental or emotional state has a corresponding breathing pattern, so by altering one, we can change the other. Conscious breathing techniques offer the potential to improve daily well-being, allowing for a profound impact on mental, emotional, and physical health.
Breathwork for Modern Life: Finding Calm Amid Challenges
When we’re caught up in daily stress—managing work, family, finances, or health concerns—we operate primarily in “sympathetic mode.” This state is characterized by increased free radical production, making it difficult to relax or connect with loved ones. In this mode, we’re more reactive, less creative, and less flexible.
Breathwork can restore balance, providing a natural and powerful tool to counteract stress, anxiety, and even trauma. With regular practice, breathwork can become a transformative approach to improving emotional resilience, mental clarity, and physical health, enabling us to face life’s challenges with a sense of calm and well-being.
