Breathwork Contraindications

Due to the nature of breathwork and the affect is has on our nervous system and endocrine system, there are some medical contraindications to consider.

For certain types of medical and health conditions, breathwork is not suitable. With other conditions, we can be attentive and adjust your session accordingly.

To be on the safe side, we require all participants to fill out a intake form prior to their appointment. We highly encourage you to be honest and upfront about any health conditions, illnesses and injuries that may affect your session.

If you are in doubt, please speak with your GP or medical professional prior to booking an appointment.

Contraindications that are not safe to practice breathwork:

  • Aneurysm in brain or abdomen

  • Currently taking/prescribed Blood Thinning Medications

  • Cardiovascular disease (angina, previous heart attacks, or strokes)

  • Detached retina

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder

  • All forms of Epilepsy

  • Glaucoma

  • High Blood Pressure - strong emotional release and/or intense physical movement can exacerbate high blood pressure issues, raising it even higher than it is.

  • Kidney disease

  • Mental Illness (including Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia)

  • Pregnancy - some breathwork facilitators will work with women in certain trimesters of pregnancy. But due to no long term testing available and the unknown affect trauma release may have on your baby in utero, I have a strong personal preference to not facilitate pregnant women.

  • PTSD - Many clients have had profound experiences in regards to PTSD. However, if you have a severe case and are under a therapist’s care, we ask that you get their approval to participate so we are sure that you are grounded enough to handle what might come up during the session, including possibly reliving the experience which caused the PTSD in order to release it out of your system.

  • Recent Surgery

  • Severe Asthma

  • Any other medical, physical or psychiatric condition which would impair or affect the ability to involve in deep physical and emotional release.

All your medical and health-related information will remain confidential!