About Breathwork
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork practices have roots in ancient Eastern traditions, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, which have long used breath control to promote relaxation and mental clarity. Breathwork has been practiced globally for millennia, with different cultures developing unique methods like Chinese Qigong, Hawaiian piko piko, and Indian pranayama.
Our minds often dwell on past events or future worries, leading to prolonged stress, which can negatively impact the body and increase the risk of various diseases. According to a recent Scientific report, Breathwork involves consciously regulating your breathing patterns to trigger specific mental and physical responses, resulting in enhanced well-being and stress management.
What is SOMA Breath?
SOMA Breathwork techniques are core Pranayama techniques that have the most scientific evidence to support their function. Combining the energizing blend of ancient breathwork techniques and innovative ‘Breathe in Beats’ music technology, SOMA Breath harnesses the body’s innate ability to relax, heal and rejuvenate itself.
A recent study published by Cambridge University has found that SOMA Breath meditation positively affects mood, reducing negative emotions like tension and confusion while enhancing positive states such as happiness and calmness.
Breathing in Beats
Rhythmic breathing is the foundation of SOMA Breath, and ‘breathing in beats’ is what makes SOMA techniques so unique and effective.
Therapeutic music technology
Using SOMA Breath therapeutic music technology, you can entrain your breathing to be smooth and rhythmic.
Deep mediative states
SOMA breath musical method facilitates meditation and allows you to reach deeper meditative states faster.
Waking up your body’s inner pharmacy
You can use specific breath patterns to turn off stress, bring in deep relaxation, raise your energy, or induce deep sleep.
Benefits of SOMA Breath
1. Reducing stress
By altering our breathing patterns, we can shift from sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). This transition lowers cortisol levels, resulting in stress reduction.
2. Reducing inflammation and promoting healing
We often hear that oxygen is essential and carbon dioxide (CO₂) is just a waste product. However, CO₂ plays a crucial role in oxygen utilisation through the Bohr Effect. In simple terms, an increase in CO₂ in your body helps release oxygen from your blood cells, allowing it to reach the tissues that need it. Tissue cell oxygenation is crucial for maintaining overall health and promoting healing. Key benefits include: improved immune function, reduced inflammation and better circulation.
3. Improving well-being and mental health
Practices such as pranayama, an essential aspect of yoga, have been proven to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. By promoting mindfulness and heightened state of awareness, SOMA breath supports emotional processing and builds resilience.
4. Improving cognitive function
Controlled breathing can increase the level of oxygen in the brain, enhancing cognitive function, improving mental clarity, and replenishing your energy. Breathing in rhythm combined with music stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, creating feelings of joy and positivity.
5. Bringing fun and enjoyment
SOMA breath music is entertaining and fun to listen to. It turns the class into an enjoyable experience.
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