Questions before you breathe.

Breathwork is for most adults who want to regulate their nervous system, release stored tension, and reconnect with their body. It suits people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, chronic pain (with clearance), sleep issues, and anyone seeking deeper self-awareness. It is also for those who simply want a grounded, evidence-based practice to feel more present in daily life.

Often yes — with medical clearance and modified pacing. The breath is adjusted to your cardiovascular capacity, and we monitor intensity closely. Some of our participants have heart conditions and practise safely in one-to-one sessions. Always disclose this in your intake so we can adapt the work.

Breathwork can be highly supportive for both. We teach techniques that strengthen the diaphragm, improve CO₂ tolerance, and down-regulate the nervous system before sleep. For sleep apnea, we coordinate with your sleep specialist and focus on slow, nasal patterns that support airway stability rather than rapid connected breathing.

Yes, in most cases — with an inhaler present and an adapted approach. Fast connected breathing can trigger bronchospasm in some people, so we use slower patterns, longer exhales, and close monitoring. Always disclose asthma in your intake.

Yes — trauma-informed breathwork is a core part of what we do. The facilitator is trained to recognise trauma responses, never forces depth, and always offers choice. You are in control at every moment. For complex PTSD or recent war trauma, we usually recommend starting one-to-one so the pace can be tailored to your nervous system.

Breathwork can be supportive, but only in a one-to-one setting with care coordination. We do not recommend group sessions during active suicidal ideation. In private work, we pace the practice to regulate rather than destabilise, and we collaborate with your existing mental-health team. Please disclose this honestly in your intake — it is not a reason for exclusion, but it changes how we hold the session.

Yes. We do not recommend group breathwork in the first trimester of pregnancy, during active psychosis or acute bipolar mania, with uncontrolled epilepsy, detached retina or recent eye surgery, recent major surgery, severe uncontrolled hypertension, or osteoporosis with fracture risk. Some of these conditions can still be served in a carefully modified one-to-one session — contact us to discuss your situation.

Yes. Breathwork does not interact pharmacologically with medications, but some psychiatric medications blunt the intensity of the experience. Knowing your baseline helps the facilitator understand what you are feeling and why. All information is confidential.

Book directly through our scheduling partner at earthlylifeschool.com. Choose 'Breath Therapy — 1:1' and select a time that suits you. Before your first session you will receive a confidential intake form. If you have a complex medical or trauma history, we may suggest a free 15-minute call first to make sure one-to-one is the right starting point.

Group sessions follow a general arc that works for most nervous systems. One-to-one sessions are tailored to your history, your capacity that day, and your specific goals. If you have a complex medical condition, are in active trauma recovery, or simply prefer privacy, one-to-one is usually the better container to begin with.

Yes. We have extensive experience with war trauma, displacement, and complex PTSD. The work is slow, consent-based, and always with the option to pause. We recommend starting one-to-one so the pace and interventions can be adapted to your nervous system.

Book a free 15-minute consultation call. We will review your history, answer your questions, and recommend the safest starting point — group, private, or a referral to another practitioner. There is no pressure to commit.