What is Holotropic Breath Work?

In therapeutic settings, holotropic breathwork is increasingly used for stress release and emotional balance. Trained facilitators guide the process in a supportive environment, often incorporating check-ins afterward to help integrate insights. The method has found particular value in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress, as the breathing technique allows individuals to access deeper psychological material and achieve emotional release by temporarily bypassing ordinary mental defenses. Many therapeutic applications now emphasize the gentler aspects of the practice, creating nurturing spaces where clients can explore stress relief and emotional healing. In a clinical setting, holotropic breath work focuses on therapeutic outcomes and restorative elements. This serves as a powerful tool for accessing inner wisdom, releasing physical and emotional tension, and fostering a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit within supportive, community-oriented environments.

The Science Behind It

Oxygen Efficiency & CO₂ Tolerance

Breathwork trains your body to use oxygen more efficiently and increases tolerance to carbon dioxide (CO₂). This allows you to feel less fatigued and more sustained energy throughout the day.

Nervous System Regulation

Your breath is a switch between stress and calm. By consciously guiding it, you can

move into recovery and safety (parasympathetic mode) or activate energy and clarity (sympathetic mode) depending on what’s needed in the moment.

Lung Capacity & Diaphragmatic Strength

Training the diaphragm expands lung capacity and improves overall breath control,

building both physical and emotional resilience.

Mental Resilience & Focus

Certain breathing rhythms calm brain activity, lower stress, and bring clarity. In a group setting, this creates a grounded foundation for self-reflection, presence, and deeper therapeutic work

Session Details

Private sessions are 60 minutes in length, offering personalized attention and a safe, confidential space for your breath work journey.

Initial Session ($250) includes a comprehensive 45-minute follow-up check-in the following day to support integration and address any questions or insights that may arise.

Subsequent Sessions ($180) maintain the full 60-minute format with a 30-minute follow-up session scheduled 3-4 days later to ensure proper processing and integration of your experience.

This structured approach provides ongoing support as you deepen your practice and navigate the transformative aspects of holotropic breathwork.

Breathwork Benefits

• Release & Renewal — the breath helps you let go of stored stress and emotions.

• Deeper Healing — by calming the nervous system, breath opens the door for

• therapeutic breakthroughs.

• Shared Connection — breathing together creates a rhythm of belonging and safety, strengthening bonds.

• Inner Balance — breath work empowers you to find calm and clarity from within, no

• matter the external circumstances.

• Integration — the practices you learn here travel home with you, offering tools you can return to anytime.

How to Prepare for Session

To make the most of your breath work experience:

• Arrive as you are — no prior experience needed; simply bring yourself.

• Wear comfortable clothing — we’ll be lying down for most of the session.

• Keep your stomach light — eating lightly beforehand supports deeper breathing.

• Bring water & a mat/towel — comfort and hydration help your body settle in.

• Let go of “right and wrong” — breath work is about exploration, not perfection.​