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Safety

Is this safe for me?

Generative Breathwork is gentle. No hyperventilation, no long breath-holds, no forcing. Even so, some people should check with me first.

The Lisbon room, empty, with a mattress and a folded blanket in soft window light

Check with me first if any of these apply

  • Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy or seizures
  • A heart condition or uncontrolled blood pressure
  • Abdominal or chest surgery in the last three months
  • A psychotic, bipolar or dissociative condition
  • Current thoughts of self-harm
  • A recent trauma or crisis you're still in the middle of

Before any session I ask one question about this, and nothing more detailed. If one applies, tell me, and we talk it through before you join.

In every session

  • You can say no to anything. If something feels uncomfortable, say so and we find another way.
  • You can stop at any time. If it gets too intense, go back to a gentle breath, or to normal breathing through the nose.
  • Tingling in the hands and feet is common, and it passes after the session.
  • Get up slowly afterwards. You may feel a little light-headed.
  • Online, cameras stay on. I watch every person the whole time, which is how I adapt and how I notice if someone needs me.

I guide, you hold the brake. The whole time.

What this is not

This is not medical or psychological treatment, and not a replacement for it. If you are in a crisis, please contact a doctor. In Portugal, SNS 24 is 808 24 24 24; in an emergency, call 112.

Questions? joao@breathcraft.me

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