Due to the active breathing during part of our breathwork sessions that is strenuous, people with the following conditions are not advised to participate: Aneurysms, Asthma (unless you have your inhaler), Detached Retina, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, High Blood Pressure not controlled with medication, History of Strokes or Seizures, and Pregnancy.
Additionally, breathwork is a tool used to release emotions. Those with the following psychiatric conditions should first ask their doctor if breathwork is safe for them: Bipolar (breathwork could trigger a manic episode), Schizophrenia, those who have had an emotional crisis within the last 10 years who might not be adequately grounded (e.g., attempted suicide or had a nervous breakdown), and PTSD. Breathwork has been profoundly healing to some participants with PTSD, however please first check with your doctor and therapist for their guidance.