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This connection between breath and balanced, energy moves freely, and we feel
emotion is something breathwork harnesses more connected, grounded, and centered. It’s
to bring healing. For example, through deep, almost as if we are reconnecting to the divine
conscious breathing, we can help release blueprint that exists within us.
tension in the body, reduce anxiety, and
lower the levels of stress hormones like At its core, breathwork is about self-discovery.
cortisol. Practices like fire breath or It’s a practice that invites us to reconnect with
rebirthing breathwork can even stimulate our inner selves, to explore the depths of our
emotional release, helping to clear being, and to access the wisdom that resides
emotional blockages that may be preventing within. In a world that often encourages us to
us from fully living in the present. look outward for answers, breathwork offers us
a simple but powerful reminder to look inward.
What’s remarkable is that breathwork isn’t
just about feeling better in the moment; it’s When we focus on our breath, we cultivate
about creating long-term healing. As Indian presence. We become aware of our thoughts,
mystic and spiritual teacher Osho said, feelings, and sensations without judgment.
“Breathing is the most ancient way of This heightened awareness allows us to
meditation and healing. When you breathe observe ourselves from a place of compassion
consciously, you connect with your inner and understanding. In this space, we can begin
stillness and allow the presence of the to unravel the layers of conditioning, fears,
divine to reveal itself.” and beliefs that no longer serve us, making
room for new possibilities and deeper levels of
Breathwork and the Chakras: Aligning consciousness.
Our Energy
If you’re familiar with the chakra system, In a way, conscious breathing is a gentle guide
you know that each of our energy centers back to our authentic selves, to the inner
governs different aspects of our physical, peace and wisdom that resides in the core of
emotional, and spiritual selves. The breath our being.
plays a crucial role in balancing and
activating these chakras.
Laura Lee
Imagine consciously directing your breath Healer, Teacher, and author
to each energy center—starting with the
root chakra and working your way up to the References:
crown. As you focus on each area, the "The Power of Breath: The Art of Breathing" by
breath helps clear blockages and energize Swami Saradananda
these centers. For example, deep breathing Pranayama: The Art of Breathing" by Swami
into the heart chakra can encourage feelings Sivananda
"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz
of love, compassion, and empathy, while "Effects of Conscious Breathing on Mental Clarity
focusing on the solar plexus chakra can and Stress Reduction” by Carney, C. E., et al.
boost personal confidence and self-worth. Published in: Journal of Alternative and
Complementary Medicine (2010)
Breathwork helps align these energy "Breathing Techniques for Stress Management and
centers, creating a sense of harmony and the Physiological Effects of Slow Breathing" by
flow within the body. When the chakras are Brown, R. P., and Gerbarg, P. L. Published in: Journal
of Clinical Psychology (2005)
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