Breathwork is a practice that quiets the mind and opens the heart.
Our Breath is Our Life Force
The Vital Source of Power and Energy
Breathwork: The Essence of Life
Breath is our very first act when we enter this world and our final release when we leave it. In between, it sustains every heartbeat, fuels every cell, and weaves together the rhythm of our body, mind, and spirit. For centuries, cultures across the globe have honored the breath as a sacred tool for healing—using intentional breathing practices to calm the nervous system, process emotions, and awaken deeper states of awareness.
Today, in our fast-paced lives, many of us have lost this natural wisdom. Stress and distraction pull us away from our bodies and into our heads. Instead of moving through emotions, we suppress them—storing tension in our muscles and tightening our chest. Over time, this creates shallow breathing that signals danger to the nervous system and keeps us stuck in patterns of anxiety, fatigue, and disconnection.
When we return to a fuller, more conscious breath, something powerful shifts. With each deep inhale and intentional exhale, we soothe the nervous system, release stored tension, and invite the body to rest and heal. Breathwork reconnects us to the calm, clarity, and resilience that have always been within
Breathwork is more than a relaxation tool—it is a powerful practice that helps you reconnect with your body, release stress and anxiety, and gently let go of emotions or trauma that may be holding you back.
Through intentional breathing, you infuse the body with oxygen and activate its natural ability to restore balance. Each breath softens the mind, relaxes the body, and creates space for healing. Over time, this practice can shift your inner dialogue, quieting the critic within and strengthening resilience and self-worth.
With regular practice, breathwork nurtures self-awareness, emotional balance, and nervous system healing—guiding you back to the calm and clarity that have always been within..
But there is hope!
Benefits of Breathwork
The benefits of breathwork are vast and deeply personal, with each journey bringing unique discoveries. While the list below highlights some of the many positive effects, you’ll likely uncover even more as you explore the practice for yourself.
Promotes emotional balance
Boosts self-confidence
Aids in detoxification and cleansing of the body
Releases stored trauma, fear, stress, and anxiety
Supports healthy digestion
Cultivates self-love and inner connection
Strengthens lung capacity and respiratory function
Helps reduce or alleviate chronic pain
Increases energy levels and strengthens the immune system
Facilitates the release of past pain and emotional blockages
Breathwork services
We offer personalized breathwork sessions for individuals, couples, and groups, available both virtually via Zoom and in person in beautiful Juneau, Alaska.
If you're ready to let go of stress, rediscover your inner strength, and embrace a life of greater peace and confidence, we’d love to support you on this empowering journey. Get in touch with us today and take the first step toward a renewed, empowered you!
Contraindications of Breathwork
Slow, rhythmic breathing techniques of SOMA Breath are safe and beneficial for everyone. However, forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds, and extended intense fast breathwork (hyperventilation for more than five minutes) should not be practiced if any of the following conditions apply:
Severe/critical disease or infections if it impairs your ability to breathe
Severe uncontrolled hypertension (usually after a heart attack)
Organ failure or late-stage terminal illness
Pregnancy
If you have epilepsy, a pacemaker, or irregular heartbeat (Exception: your doctor gives you specific permission
Some conditions may be aggravated by forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds and prolonged, intense, rapid breathing and careful attention to technique is required.
