What is SOMA Breath?

SOMA Breath is a life changing practice that combines movement, chanting, intention setting meditation and breathwork. The practice is set to inspiring music that will hold space and time while we breath together as one. I am certified to teach the energize meditation routine. This routine always begins with movement to get our blood moving and wake up our bodies. Then we move into 3-5 minutes of AUM chanting. This is led by rhythmic music so that everyone chants in time. SO POWERFUL! I will then invite everyone to get comfortable as I lead you all on a visualization journey so that we set intention for our breathwork practice.

The breathwork has 3 components:

1. Rhythmic breathing: stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system bringing us into heart coherence.

2. Exhale breath retention: increases the co2 levels in our blood prompting the o2 in our bloodstream to detach from the hemoglobin and travel deep into our organs and tissues promoting healing and regeneration.

3. Inhale breath retention: expands our consciousness bringing new insights and ideas.

We will move through at least 2 rounds of this style of breathwork then end with a short meditation and an opportunity for sharing or questions.

Everything is guided so you do not need to have any experience to join the class. An introduction with specific instructions will be given during each class with an opportunity for questions. 

Is SOMA Breath safe for everyone?

The guided meditation and rhythmic breathing are safe for any and all bodies!

Contraindications

Forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds and extended intense fast breathwork/hyperventilation for more than 5 minutes, should NOT be practiced in the case of any of the following:

  • Severe/critical diseases 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 heart beat (Exception: your doctor gives you specific permission).

What are the benefits of SOMA Breath?

  • Increased aerobic capacity

  • Reduced symptoms of depression

  • Strengthened immune system

  • Promotes weight loss

  • Improves heart health

  • Lowers inflammation

  • Reduces cholesterol

  • Reduces blood pressure

  • Enhances learning and memory

What should I bring to class?

Mats will be provided! Comfort is key during this practice so feel free to bring any of the below items to enhance your practice:

  • A blanket

  • A bolster or pad to prop your hips

  • An eye mask to block light

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