Altered-state breathwork for self-exploration and mental health
Designed and facilitated by mental health professionals
“It was amazing…I felt myself move through fear, discomfort, into surrender and acceptance, then finally into transcendence of my human body and into trust and power.” - Olivia T., PsyD
Breathwork is a powerful practice that offers clients a unique pathway to deep self-exploration and healing. By engaging in specific breathing techniques, individuals can enter altered states of consciousness, which can provide access to profound insights and subconscious material. This state allows for a deeper understanding of oneself and can unearth and process unresolved emotions and experiences. Additionally, breathwork is a safe and effective method for offloading nervous system stress and tension, often promoting a sense of calm and balance.
Unlike experiences that use external substances such as ketamine and psilocybin, altered states in breathwork are achieved through the bodies natural ability to adapt and shift consciousness to meet its own needs.
About Breathwork
About Parts Work
(Internal Family Systems Therapy)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a transformative approach that views the mind as a system of distinct "parts," each with its own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These parts can often be in conflict with each other, leading to inner turmoil and distress. IFS therapy helps individuals identify and connect with these parts, fostering a compassionate understanding of their roles. The goal is to heal wounded parts and restore harmony within the internal system by connecting with the Self, which is considered the core of a person’s true essence, characterized by qualities like calmness, curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
IFS therapy is particularly helpful because it provides a structured way to address deep-seated emotional issues and trauma. By acknowledging and understanding the different parts of oneself, individuals can resolve inner conflicts and achieve greater emotional balance. This therapy empowers individuals to become their own healers, fostering a sense of self-compassion and promoting long-lasting personal growth. The gentle, non-pathologizing approach of IFS makes it accessible and effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with breathwork is particularly powerful because breathwork facilitates a shift in consciousness, creating a safe and supportive environment for exploring deeper parts of the self that might otherwise remain hidden. When in a heightened state of awareness brought on by breathwork, individuals can access these inner parts with greater ease, bypassing the defenses that often guard against confronting buried emotions or traumas. This sense of safety is crucial, as it allows individuals to engage with and heal these parts in a more profound and transformative way. The combination of IFS and breathwork enables a more integrated healing process, where emotional and psychological insights are aligned with bodily experiences, leading to a deeper sense of wholeness and self-compassion.
“Attending Parts Work Breathwork sessions freed me from the behavioral patterns and unhealthy narrative I was stuck in from years of narcissistic and emotional abuse. I could finally recognize, process, and integrate my trauma to reconnect to my thoughts and emotions again. For the first time in my life I am prioritizing myself and have let go of the beliefs and relationships that were not serving me.” - Kari P.