BREATHWORK.
Somatic Session -
Breathwork
is a therapeutic approach that integrates the body into
the process of emotional
and
psychological healing
With the power of our breath.
IMPORTANCE IN TRAUMA
TREATMENT
Trauma cannot be resolved solely at the mental level.
It needs to be discharged from the nervous system, recognized in the body, and transformed with
COMPASSION & PRESENCE.
For this reason, somatic therapy has become one of the most effective
- sustainable paths for deep healing.
Somatic therapy does not seek to explain trauma,
but to transform it from within.
Through reconnection with the body, people can recover
- a sense of inhabiting themselves,
- inner freedom,
- peace that was once interrupted.
🪶What is somatic therapy-Breathwork?
The body holds memory:
Traumatic experiences are stored in the physiology in the form of tension, blockages, or postural patterns.
The nervous system needs safety in order to regulate itself.
- PRESENCE
- CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT
- BREATHING
allow access to and release of stored energy.
Body awareness is key to moving out of states of dissociation or hyperactivation.
🪶How does somatic therapy - Breathwork work?
During a session:
I support YOU in exploring
- bodily sensations
- breathing rhythms
- spontaneous movements emotions
- body-based memories
The goal is not to relive the trauma
but
to allow the body to complete defensive responses that were not able to be carried out at the time.
Main benefits
🤎Restoration of a sense of safety in the body
🤎Reduction of symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, dissociation, and chronic pain
🤎Improved capacity for emotional self-regulation
🤎Increased your vital energy and connection with oneself (including your sexuality)
🤎Restoration of the body&mind connection
MODALITIES
within somatic therapy-
Breathwork
🤍Somatic Experiencing
Nervous system regulation
Emphasizes tracking bodily impulses to release survival energy.
Primary focus: bodily sensations and survival responses
Works mainly with micro-sensations and subtle internal shifts
Goal: release trapped survival energy (fight / flight / freeze)
🤍Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Body–emotion–cognition integration
Traumatic experiences are not only stored as memories or thoughts; they are also encoded in the body: muscular tension, movement patterns, posture, breathing, and automatic reactions (freeze, flight, fight).
Rather than focusing solely on the verbal narrative of the trauma, this approach invites you to observe bodily sensations in the present moment.
🤍Authentic Movement and Body Expression
Expression and transformation through free movement
Allows access to deep emotions and their transformation through movement.
Provides direct access to unconscious, emotional, and symbolic material.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A SESSION ?
✔ All breathing exercises are recommended on an empty stomach. Avoid eating 2–3 hours before the session, or keep it very light (fruit, nuts, etc.).
✔ Avoid alcohol and drugs for 24 hours before the session.
✔ The session will take place via a link (there will be no replay).
✔ Plan to lie down on a yoga mat, or ideally a comfortable mat.
✔ Have tissues ready (breathing can release small tears), water nearby to stay hydrated, and a blanket or throw.
✔ Bring a pillow to place under your thighs/knees if you have an arched lower back.
✔ If you don’t live alone, let those around you know that you’ll be taking some time for self-care. This will help you feel more at ease and fully experience the session without interruptions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Breathwork induces specific physiological changes in the body and can also lead to intense physical and emotional release.
The following conditions may present a risk during breathwork practice and should be taken seriously.
If any of these apply to you, please contact me before participating so we can discuss it together.
- Pregnancy (at any stage): there are no extensive studies to date, but as a precaution it is best to avoid intense breathwork. Gentle breathing exercises are, however, possible.
- Severe PTSD or history of trauma
- Active use of recreational drugs
- Medication affecting brain chemistry
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Kidney disease
- High or low blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Aneurysm (of any kind)
- Uncontrolled thyroid disorders
- Diabetes (type 1 or 2): blood sugar regulation may be affected, with a risk of discomfort or hypoglycemia.
- Severe asthma: intense breathing can trigger an attack; moderate asthma may be compatible if you bring your inhaler.
- Epilepsy or history of seizures
- Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychiatric history: altered states of consciousness may destabilize mood or perception of reality.
- Severe psychosomatic disorders
- Recent surgery, stitches, or injury: physical stress or tension may interfere with healing or cause pain.
- Hospitalization for a psychiatric or emotional crisis within the last 10 years: this indicates a vulnerability that may resurface under stress.
If you have any doubts about your situation, it is your responsibility to consult your doctor.
Together,
we cultivate
safety, trust, and love
within the body.