Your Guide
Breathwork Do’s and Don’ts
The importance of understanding your Client’s window of tolerance
The Truth About Breathwork in Trauma Healing—What You Need to Know
Not All Breathwork is Safe for
Trauma Survivors
Breathwork is often promoted as a powerful healing tool, but did you know it can actually trigger dysregulation, retraumatization, and panic in some people?
If you’ve ever felt worse after a breathwork session—dizzy, overwhelmed, dissociated, or flooded with emotion—there’s a reason.
Trauma lives in the nervous system, and certain breathwork techniques can bypass your body’s natural defenses before it’s ready. That’s why I created this FREE GUIDE to help people understand the do’s and don’ts of breathwork in healing.
What You’ll Discover
in This Free Guide
The science behind
breathwork &
the nervous system
How certain techniques
can trigger fight, flight,
freeze, or dissociation
How to estimate your
Window of Tolerance
before practicing breathwork
Safe alternatives for
nervous system regulation
The Hidden Risks of Breathwork for Trauma Survivors
Many breathwork techniques force rapid shifts in oxygen and CO2 levels—which can mimic trauma responses.
❌ For someone with unresolved trauma, this can mean:
⚡ Feeling overwhelmed or panicked instead of calm
⚡ Dissociating or freezing instead of feeling grounded
⚡ Unintentionally re-experiencing past trauma
👉 This isn’t about fear-mongering. It’s about understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system so you can choose the right regulation tools for your body.