The type of breathwork facilitated by Space Breathwork is Pause Breathwork.

Pause Breathwork is a method where we use continual breathwork to break down emotions in the body that are stagnant and create havoc on our energetic systems. Breathwork is a practice of allowing our systems to see a different perspective whereby we feel deeply connected to our bodies and understand and experience the intelligence contained within our systems. Pause Breathwork is a way to heal, release, and transform.

The core difference is that Pause Breathwork is for healing and transformation. There are a lot of breathing practices where the goal or outcome is relaxation, but with Pause, relaxation and connection are an after effect of the practice. The goal with Pause is to unearth the stuck energy that prevents us from living in our highest alignment and operating in elevated frequencies.

The Pause technique offers two different types of breathwork practices: integrative and meditative.

The integrative practices are the the practices that can be used during the day, in combination with your daily activities. The intention for integrative breathwork practices is rooted in relaxation and mental clarity.

The meditative practices are for transformation. Meditative practices are done lying down on a mat in privacy or with a group. Meditative practices are guided by a trained Pause Facilitator.

There are elements that are similar to Holotropic. With this style of breathwork, journeys are intentionally created for specific emotional blocks, meaning the sessions are specific to the desired outcome or the theme of the session.

There is a heavy focus on using the practice as a means of embodiment and energetic integration within our students. We use the body’s intelligence as a reference to integrate these states and frequencies in everyday life.

Yes, this is completely normal.

This is called tetany, an involuntary contraction of the muscles leading to temporary paralysis of some part of the body, usually the hands, feet, face, or around the waist. It can be a little painful, but is perfectly harmless. It will pass as soon as you soften the exhale (or release the breath pattern and return to your natural breath).

Tetany can be caused by over breathing past the point of what the body feels is normal. It usually arises from resistance to unconscious material wanting to come to the surface. The energy escapes from our extremities--our hands--thus causing tetany to occur. Tetany in the hands can mean you’re holding onto something. If this happens, ask yourself: what am I holding on to?

Here are the most common benefits:

• Immediate stress reduction & anxiety relief.

• Connect with your emotions & change your response to them.

• Revitalizes your organs.

• Gives you access to your higher power.

• Reduces toxins in your body & provides an energetic release.

• More energy & mental clarity.

• Deepens your relationship to your body.

• Release trauma that has been stuck in your system for years. »

• Better access your intuition, higher self, and source.

• So much more!

Breathwork is a completely safe practice; however, the body will respond in physical ways that may seem odd.

Tetany is the most common physical side effect; it’s where your hands will curl inwards toward your heart. This usually passes within 15 minutes of completing the practice. Your ears may ring for about 20 minutes after breathwork.

During the session, your body may shake, move around, yawn, or you’ll feel the need to scream. This is all part of the energetic release.

You may also experience temperature changes, lightheadedness, sensual or sexual feelings, numbness or tingling particularly around your mouth and lips. All of this is normal.

Completely, in fact, this is exactly what we want to happen.

The intention with Pause Breathwork is to release the emotions that are on the surface. The stuck energy we are holding onto needs to be released with crying, screaming, shaking, and moving the body. Each practice will be completely different. Allow for the variety - some breathwork experiences will be blissful and loving, some may feel nothing, & others will be more intense. Trust that whatever experience you’re meant to have will unfold.

Completely normal.

When we are releasing energy from the body, we will tap into emotions that call upon images from this life or previous lives. About 30% of people will get visuals when they are doing breathwork, or they will begin to get visuals the more they practice breathwork.

Breathwork is not recommend for pregnant women. The practice can create intense emotionality within the system, which may create emotional disruption for the baby. Breathwork is highly recommended prenatal to allow for the release of past trauma and to create a healthy energetic environment for the baby, as well as postnatal. Breathwork is safe to use when breastfeeding.

If you have any medical conditions or are currently taking medication, please consult your doctor before starting breathwork. Medical conditions may include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, depression, kidney disease, heart disease, chronic panic attacks, and asthma.

Breathwork is safe for children; however, being in an altered state of consciousness with intense emotionality might be jarring on their system. For children, sticking to the Pause Integrative Exercises will be most appropriate. This decision is ultimately up to the caregiver or parent.

It’s important to listen to your body when you are checking in with this question. Breathwork is completely safe to do every single day, or twice a day. However, you want to first ask yourself, “What is my intention for my practice?” Ask yourself the why behind wanting to complete the practice. There are absolutely no downsides for increasing the duration of your sessions or the number of sessions completed on a weekly basis.

Once you book a session you will receive an email outlining how to prepare.
Make sure out the medical questionnaire, release & consent form prior to a session in order to ensure breathwork is safe for you.

Regardless of the type of session (integrative or meditative) you will be taught the breath pattern at the start of the session. The facilitator will also guide you through the practice.

Refrain from eating or drinking for at least an hour prior to the session.

For integrative sessions, you should ensure you have a comfortable space. You may lay down or stay seated.

For meditative sessions you must be laying down in a comfortable place with enough space & privacy to allow for movement and vocalizing. There should be no pillow under your head to ensure your airway is open. You may enjoy a pillow under your knees for additional support.

For either session it would be beneficial to have a journal or notebook nearby to use during integration at the end of a session.

Additionally you may want to make your space more comfortable with lip balm, essential oils, crystals, candles, an eye mask, blankets (you may experience changes in temperature), loose fitting clothing, and anything else that will allow you to feel as comfortable as possible.

Ensure you have a stable internet connection (if a virtual session) with adequate charging on your device or plugged in.

And then, breathe!

10 Easy Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Meditative Breathwork Session

1. Download a copy of Zoom (zoom.us) to your laptop or smartphone.

2. Feel free to watch this tutorial on setting up your space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemK187FoLU

3. Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. (You will want to lie down for the actual session and a blanket and cushion may help make you more comfortable).

4. Have something to cover your eyes ie: eye mask, tuque to pull over or even a scarf.

5. Check you have a solid internet connection in order to get the best out of the experience.

6. Use a good quality set of headphones to make sure you can hear the session and fully immerse yourself in your inner landscape.

7. If you are using a phone or wireless headphones, please make sure it is plugged in and charged, as the music will stop if your battery gets too low.

8. Don’t eat or drink heavily before our session.

9. Have some paper, journal and a pen, or crayons beside you. Many people like to record memories of their experience either with words or pictures.

10. Think about an intention for your session.

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PLEASE NOTE WAIVER: Space Breathwork ("Elizabeth Harris Enterprises Ltd") is not a medical practice and the facilitator is not medically trained. If you suffer from any serious condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to breathing with us. The breath style we use is not advised for conditions such as Bipolar, Schizophrenia, acute heart or blood conditions, epilepsy or delicate pregnancy. Likewise, if you are on any medications that may concern you, you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining us. You can see a copy of the release you signed at www.spacebreathwork.com/release

If you do have any of the above conditions, please let us know at spacebreathwork@gmail.com. There are other breath patterns that may be more suitable for you.

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