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Breathwork Breaks the Loop: WHY Trauma Gets Stuck

Why do people cry, shake, or scream during breathwork? It’s not just emotional—it’s biological. This article explores how trauma becomes stored in the nervous system, what stops it from resolving, and how breathwork helps complete the body’s unfinished stress responses. Backed by neuroscience, this is a must-read for anyone guiding or experiencing deep emotional release.

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Breathwork Fear : Losing Control or Letting Go?

Is breathwork about losing control, or finally letting go? Many people hesitate to try breathwork because they fear what might come up — but the truth is, your body won’t take you anywhere you’re not ready to go. This article explores the myths, science, and real-life transformations that happen when we stop resisting and start releasing.

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Down Regulation Breathwork? Why you need to know about it!

Not all breathwork is intense. Sometimes, healing begins when you slow down. Down regulation breathwork is designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system—bringing calm, clarity, and balance. Learn how gentle breathing techniques can help you reset, recover, and find safety in your body again.

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Why I Don’t Burn Incense or Sage Before Breathwork Sessions

What happens when you light sage or incense before a breathwork session? I watched an air quality monitor spike from “clean” to “hazardous” in under 30 minutes. In this article, I break down the science behind why smoke and conscious breathing don’t mix — and what we do instead at IMD Breathwork to keep your lungs safe and your transformation clean.

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Breathwork Isn’t for Everybody... Or Is It?

Not all breathwork is created equal. This article explores the science, safety, and spectrum of breathing techniques—why some styles might not be suitable for everyone, and how IMD Breathwork was built to offer a trauma-informed, immersive, and powerful path to healing through the breath.

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The Hidden Dangers of Breathwork and Water.

Breathwork is powerful. Water is healing. But combining the two—especially during rapid breathing techniques—can be dangerous. In this article, we unpack the risks of practicing Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB) in or near water, explain the science behind shallow water blackout, and offer safe, grounded alternatives. Whether you’re a facilitator or a curious beginner, this is a safety lesson no one should skip.

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Can’t Remember but Still React: Implicit Memory & the Body

Most people think trauma is about what happened to them. But the real story is what happened inside you.

This article explores implicit memory, how early, unprocessed experiences get stored in the body, not the mind. We dive into the brain, the nervous system, and how tools like breathwork can help release trauma you may not even remember.

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What Actually Is Trauma? Do you really know?

From chronic stress and emotional neglect to major life events, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on your nervous system. It disrupts brain function, alters hormone levels, and gets embedded in your muscles, fascia, and breath. This article breaks down the science behind trauma—why it sticks, how it manifests, and what you can do to finally release it.

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Stress, Anxiety, and the Modern Nervous System

“Most people think the way to calm anxiety is to slow the breath. And yes, parasympathetic breathing is powerful. But what if the real breakthrough comes when you introduce stress on purpose?”

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The ADHD Fix THAT No One is TalkING About

“Most people think ADHD is just about attention. But what if it’s also about how we breathe? Chronic mouth breathing and low CO₂ levels might be making focus, clarity, and calm even harder to reach. Breathwork isn’t just calming, it’s regulatory. And for ADHD brains, that’s a game-changer.”

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WHY YOU MIGHT FEEL WORSE BEFORE YOU FEEL BETTER

“Breathwork isn’t always blissful, and that’s exactly the point. When you feel emotional, raw, or unsettled after a session, it doesn’t mean something went wrong. It means something real was finally released. This is the work.”

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THE POWER OF SOUND HEALING + YOUR BREATH

“Breathwork alone can shift your brainwaves, but when you combine it with sound frequencies and immersive techniques, you’re not just calming the mind, you’re rewiring it. This is where transformation begins.”

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NASEL BREATH VS MOUTH BREATHING <FACTS>

“Most of us are breathing wrong, and it’s silently wrecking our energy, mood, and sleep. From jaw-clenching stress to shallow chest breathing, modern life has made dysfunctional breath our default. The fix? It starts by shutting your mouth…”

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