Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork: the power of breath

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Do you want more inner peace and are you looking for a way to find yourself? Then Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork is ideal for you. Under expert guidance, you will use various breathing techniques to open the door to your subconscious. Holotropic breathing in particular has a reputation for producing psychedelic states. Just give it a try.

What is holotropic breathing and how does it work?

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork is a breathing technique based on deepened and accelerated breathing that creates a kind of hyperventilation. Holotropic breathing according to Stanislav Grof can deepen the body-mind connection and invite you on a transformative journey into your inner self. The aim is to achieve a state of wholeness.

In Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork, the breathing work is usually done in pairs under expert guidance. There is one active participant and one who takes care of the breather to avoid complications. A session lasts up to three hours. Possible negative effects include an increase in psychological symptoms in unstable people.

Due to the temporarily reduced oxygen supply, Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork is not suitable for people with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, injuries, panic attacks and psychosis. Also for people with a known family history of Aneurysms and during pregnancy Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork harbors dangers.

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork: A deep journey to yourself

As the name suggests, Psychotropic Breathwork aims to expand your state of consciousness. Psychotropic is a Greek term meaning 'affecting the soul'. It is intensive breathwork that influences your psyche. A synonym is psychedelic breathwork. Many people are able to penetrate deeper layers of consciousness with the help of breathing alone and actually experience intoxicating states.

Psychotropic Breathwork usually takes place as a session under expert guidance. It is based on two breathing techniques that you use alternately and that stimulate the autonomic nervous system. In one dynamic breathing technique, you alternate between breathing and holding your breath. The second technique is holotropic breathing with many short, deep breaths in quick succession. Music often serves as a guide for the intensity and length of your breath.

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork can bring you into an almost floating state of selflessness, detached from your body. You may experience a strong feeling of relaxation. For some people, Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork releases mental and emotional blockages. The majority of participants feel refreshed and charged with positive energy after the session.

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5 reasons why you should try Embodied Breathwork

Embodied Breathwork is one of Theresa Blüder breathing technique that can have a major impact on your life. It can help you to reduce stress, eliminate anxiety, process emotions and promote relaxation. Through targeted breathing, you will experience profound spiritual, emotional and physical changes. Embodied Breathwork offers you the following five top benefits:

1. internal renewal

Breathwork helps you to throw old patterns overboard and let them go. In return, you are ready for new experiences and emotions.

2. increased self-awareness

You get to know yourself better and learn to respect your needs. You feel what you really need to be happy. You experience the feeling of being grounded and draw energy from this for your future actions.

3. release inner blockages

With Embodied Breathwork you can release deep-seated traumas and blockages.

These often weigh on your subconscious without you even knowing about them.

4. more quality of life

You gain more clarity and free yourself from emotional baggage. This creates a completely new and detached attitude to life. You feel happier, freer and full of energy.

5. attainment of inner wisdom

Transformative breathwork also increases your self-awareness through self-knowledge. You gain access to the depths of your soul and thus attain knowledge and wisdom.

The 4-7-8 method: a breathing technique for relaxation and focus

It doesn't always have to be psychotropic/holotropic breathwork with hyperventilation and spiritual experience. A simple and very effective technique for finding inner peace is the 4-7-8 method. The principle is simple. In 4-7-8 breathing, you breathe in slowly through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds and then breathe out slowly through your mouth for eight seconds. You repeat the whole thing for about ten minutes.

The 4-7-8 breathing technique can help you to calm down and concentrate better. The simple method doesn't take long and can be easily integrated into your everyday life. It is the ideal complement to Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork.

Holotropic breathing: the connection to mindfulness and meditation

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork in combination with holotropic breathing is more than just a simple breathing technique. Breathwork supports your mindfulness practice and helps you to penetrate deeper levels of meditation. During meditation, you observe your breathing. In Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork, you consciously change it.

Intuitive Breathwork: Follow your breath and find clarity

Intuitive Breathwork is a flexible method that focuses intensively on yourself. You connect with your breath and intuitively remove blockages. The breathing technique is very much geared towards your individual needs. Through connected breathing, you learn what your body and mind have to tell you. You switch off the carousel of thoughts and immerse yourself in the world of your subconscious.

Intuitive Breathwork enables you to formulate and find your intentions with the help of a grounding breathing meditation. The conscious transformative breathing cycle leads you to insight and releases deep-seated inner conflicts and energetic blockages. You gain more mental balance and learn to focus on the positive moments in your life.

Is Holo Somatic Breathwork suitable for everyone?

Holosomatic breathing therapy is based on a holistic concept. "Holos" means "complete" or "whole". "Soma" is the body. Holo Somatic Breathwork focuses on the interaction between the mental, emotional and physical worlds. The transpersonal breathing exercises serve to strengthen the immune system and promote self-discovery. Holo Somatic Breathwork takes you into a deep meditative state.

Would you like to try Holo Somatic Breathwork for yourself? This method is not suitable for everyone, as there are a few things you need to bear in mind. One of the prerequisites is a certain level of mental stability. You know what you are getting into and that your consciousness may change. Listen to your body and accept your limits.

As with all breathing techniques involving holding your breath and accelerated breathing, physical fitness is one of the basic requirements. If you don't feel well that day, don't do it and try again another time. You need to be in good mental shape.

Activating Breathwork: how to unleash your inner power

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork and other breathing techniques are not only capable of calming the nerves and lowering blood pressure. With the help of breathing exercises, it is also possible to mobilize your inner resources, increase your mental energy and generally invigorate and activate you. You choose a particularly powerful technique that helps you to get the best out of yourself. You will experience a whole new level of energization and stimulation.

A good example of how you can use breathwork to activate your body is the method developed by Dutch endurance athlete Wim Hof. He developed a system.to boost immunity, increase performance and reduce stress at the same time. The breathing work involves deep breathing combined with holding the breath and deep and rapid recovery breaths. This is followed by a further holding and exhalation of air.

Intesoma Breathwork: A holistic approach to physical and mental healing

Intesoma Breathwork combines transformative breathwork with daily breathing practice to sustainably regulate the nervous system. The word part "Inte" means "integration, wholeness, unity", the "soma" stands for the body. The term expresses the holistic nature of the method. The combination of somatic techniques, functional, regulating and transformative breathing can bring about a deep and lasting change in the nervous system, the psyche and the body. The technique supports emotional healing and helps you to connect with your inner self.

Conclusion: Psychotropic Breathwork as a path to self-development

Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork can accompany you on the path to self-development and give you deep insights into your inner self. Meditation and breathwork help many people to connect better with themselves and achieve clarity. Psychotropic/Holotropic Breathwork includes breathing techniques that expand your consciousness and show you new perspectives for the future. Are you stressed and feeling an inner emptiness? Then take a look at our free masterclass "From tiredness of life to joie de vivre" and find out how to regain your basic trust.

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