Conscious connected breathing is a somatic therapy that uses intentional, rhythmic breathing to release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and process emotions held deep in the body. If you're looking for nervous system regulation or a deeper sense of presence, this practice is remarkably powerful.
Conscious connected breathing is a somatic practice that uses a specific, continuous breathing pattern to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms. Unlike meditation, which quiets the mind, breathwork actively engages the body — creating space for stored tension, suppressed emotions, and unresolved stress to surface and release.
I've seen it help with chronic stress, unresolved trauma, anxiety, and that persistent feeling of being disconnected from yourself. The practice can produce profound shifts in a single session: emotional release, deep relaxation, heightened body awareness, and a renewed sense of clarity and calm.
As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the physiological basis of what's happening during breathwork — changes in CO2 levels, nervous system state shifts, and the activation of parasympathetic recovery. This allows me to guide sessions safely while holding space for whatever emerges.
Why Breathwork
Nervous System Reset
Shifts your body from chronic stress activation into deep parasympathetic recovery and calm.
Emotional Release
Allows stored tension and suppressed emotions to surface and process naturally through the body.
Medically Informed
Sessions guided by a naturopathic doctor who understands the physiological mechanisms at work.
Conditions Treated With Breathwork
Chronic Stress
Trauma & PTSD
Anxiety
Emotional Numbness
Nervous System Dysregulation
Insomnia
Burnout
Grief
Chronic Tension
Disconnection
Frequently Asked Questions
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