Contra-Indications of Breathwork
Please read the next section VERY thoroughly.
Breathwork is an incredibly powerful modality that creates both physiological and energetic shifts, RAPIDLY. Therefore, for safety purposes, I do not allow persons with the following conditions to participate without a custom experience.
1. Never perform breathwork in water unassisted. This includes in lakes, swimming pools or baths, as hypoxia can lead to spontaneous blackout.
2. Please always ensure you are in a safe environment when practicing.
3. Do not drive 20 minutes after completing your breathwork.
4. If you have any of the following contraindications, please do not hold your breath, even when instructed. Always breathe through breath-holds.
Physical Contraindications
● Cardiovascular issues
● Glaucoma
● High blood pressure
● Epilepsy
● Detached Retina
● History of strokes or seizures
● Aneurysm or family history of aneurysm.
● Blood thinning medication.
● Pregnancy or possible pregnancy
● Asthma
Mental Contraindications
● Substance dependence & addiction (Deep breathwork journeys are not always
appropriate for those who are still addicted to a substance, as it tends to raise
suppressed or repressed material for processing. However, if you’re currently in
recovery, this can be extremely healing, and help you discover the deeper
patterns that gave rise to this addiction. (Grof, 1985: 267 – 268).
● Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis
● Hospitalisation for emotional crises in the last 10 years (Participant must get therapist’s
approval to participate before you register).
● Psychological conditions and diagnoses, which preclude safe emotional release.
If you’re unsure about health conditions, please consult and gain permission from your doctor
If you are affected by any of the above, please do not proceed with open-mouth breathing, or breath-holds.
Instead, please practice the Relaxation Technique. To ensure your wellbeing - The recommended Relaxation technique requires you to inhale and exhale out of the nose for 4 counts each, expanding your belly on the inhale, and contracting on the exhale.