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Breathwork refers to techniques that alter breathing patterns to enhance physical, mental, and emotional health. Studies show that breathwork can reduce stress, boost focus, and regulate the autonomic nervous system by activating the parasympathetic state, known for promoting relaxation and healing.
SCBE is a structured breathwork session that combines guided rhythmic breathing, movement, meditation, and music to induce a deeply restorative, transformative state, enhancing self-awareness, emotional release, and mind-body connection.
For most individuals, the VBE is safe and beneficial, supported by research linking breathwork to lowered cortisol levels and improved mood. It’s typically facilitated by trained instructors who ensure safe techniques and breathers comfort.
VBE is suitable for individuals seeking stress relief, emotional release, self-discovery, or a reset for mental clarity and physical well-being. It’s accessible to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, focusing on holistic self-care.
People with certain conditions like cardiovascular disease, respiratory issues (e.g., asthma), recent surgeries, epilepsy, or pregnancy may need to avoid breathwork, as it can elevate heart rate and affect respiratory response. Those with severe anxiety or PTSD should consult a medical professional before participating.
Unlike meditation, which usually involves quiet focus, VBE uses active, rhythmic breathing that promotes physiological changes, bringing emotional releases and dynamic shifts in consciousness. Breathwork often yields faster, more intense results.
Many feel immediate effects, such as reduced stress and heightened clarity, after a single session. Continued practice can enhance benefits, with long-term positive shifts in emotional resilience and energy.
Possible side effects include sensations of warmth or tingling, emotional release, or shifts in temperature perception. Physical sensations like tingling hands or emotional releases are temporary and typically subside with normalizing your breath and grounding.
The experience is 3 hours with the breathing component approximately 90 minutes, allowing adequate time for deep breathing, meditation, and integration. Research on session lengths shows benefits begin with even 20 minutes of focused breathing, with longer sessions yielding more profound effects.
Practicing short, mindful breathing exercises daily, along with journaling, self-reflection, and physical grounding exercises, can help sustain SCBE’s benefits between sessions. Integration can also be supported through breath therapy integration sessions.
You’ll receive specific instructions after enrolling, but avoid heavy meals, stay hydrated, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a mat or blanket. Setting a personal intention can help enhance the experience.
Slowing your breath rate and shifting to softer, shallow breaths can reduce intensity. Research indicates that slowing the exhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system, easing the "fight-or-flight" response.
Breathers may feel relief, calm, or lingering emotions due to deep release. Studies on emotional processing through breathwork suggest post-session journaling, movement, and grounding to process these emotions healthily.
Practicing controlled breathing is safe when done gently and for short periods. Studies on solo breath practices like diaphragmatic breathing show benefits for stress management and mental clarity without overstimulation.
The experience is 3 hours with the breathing component approximately 90 minutes, allowing adequate time for deep breathing, meditation, and integration. Research on session lengths shows benefits begin with even 20 minutes of focused breathing, with longer sessions yielding more profound effects.
SCBE offers a unique approach to self-healing, with each session yielding individualized experiences. Entering with an open mind and a willingness to release expectations can make the process smoother and more fulfilling.
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