Somatic Breathwork for Healing and Recovery

Somatic Breathwork for Healing and Recovery: 

Transform Your Life with Breathwork. Discover the power of breathwork for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing, recovery and well-being.


Breathwork for Healinng


Are you seeking natural and effective ways to enhance your physical, mental and emotional well-being? Breathwork, a powerful practice rooted in ancient traditions, can help you achieve just that.

Breathwork brings you to an extended state of consciousness. It is an incredibly fast and yet gentle healing technique. Through breathwork, your body releases the old limiting energies of the past, the old stories that keep us stuck in old limiting negative patterns, judgements and beliefs. 

My Name is Diyanat Ali from Hyderabad, India and I am a Certified Breathwork Clinician from Breathwork for Recovery. I am also Embodiment Trauma Care Coach and a Transformational Life coach and combine the healing power of breathwork with the growth and development through coaching. 

If you're looking for a breathwork clinician and coach to help you achieve recovery, healing and well being,  I may be the right fit for you. With over 2 decade of experience as a Educator, Facilitator and Life Coach I have done my own healing work and also helped numerous clients find healing, contentment and well being in their lives. 



Breathwork Clinician and Transformational Life coach


Why work with me?

With a proven 23 years experience with 10-year corporate leadership and 10 year entrepreneurship and team management, community building, coaching and mentoring. I have a track record of achieving results, developing leaders, building teams, building companies and communities successfully and help them transition to new ways of working.





In addition to my professional leadership, professional development and coaching experience, I bring significant personal experience of personal development, self transformation, greater joy, peace, and satisfaction even after layoffs, health challenges, business failures, existential crises all in a relatively short period of time.

Having a coach who has undergone his own personal transformational journey through life challenges and the dark night of the soul is invaluable. When you combine the wisdom gained through these personal inner experiences with a larger understanding of change and transformation it becomes a powerful combination.

What's unique about my breathwork Approach?


I have personal experience with Breathwork, Yoga, Taichi, meditation, somatic experiencing and other stand-alone programs that I have benefited from. I use a proven experience and reseached based methodology that combines the following powerful modalities for a sum that is greater than its parts:

  • Breathwork for Recovery
  • Embodied Trauma Care Coaching. 
  • Human Potential Coaching
  • Transformation Presence Coaching
  • Human Processes Facilitation
  • Experiential Education
  • Spiritual Wayfaring in the Indian Vedic, Sufi and Shamanic Traditions
  • Vision Quests, Rites of Passage 
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Wilderness and Nature Therapy 
  • Somatic Experiencing / Somatic Embodiment Coaching

What to expect in my breathwork sessions. 


  • A safe and nurturing space with private and confidential support 
  • Safe guidance and working with the present experience.
  • An emphathetic and warm listening presence 
  • Gentle Questioning and graceful guidance for supporting the issues that are important to you 
  • Insightful and intuitive guidance to address your specific life needs 
  • Practical solutions to help you respond to life with action, instead of reaction 

The Somatic Breathwork Healing Approach


The breathwork  is a somatic approach that includes working with the Body, Emotions, Thoughts, Beliefs and Behaviors to enhance self-awareness, self mastery and well being. 

The breathwork focuses on the approaches of  healing and well being that involves a shift in awareness to a way of being that honours who you are at your core essence and creates a somatic experience  to align to your core essence and values. 

As a Breathwork Clinician,  I listen deeply to understand where you are in your life, work with you to raise level of awareness through breathwork and ask powerful questions so you can find your answers deep in your own body and being and leading your way to discovery, recovery and healing your life.


The Power of Breath: Understanding Somatic Breathwork


Somatic breathwork, also known as conscious breathing, involves the conscious manipulation and regulation of the breath to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

The practice is rooted in the belief that the breath is a powerful tool for self-discovery and transformation. By paying attention to the breath and working with it intentionally, individuals can tap into its inherent healing potential and unlock a deeper connection to the self.

The power of somatic breathwork lies in its ability to access the body's natural intelligence and self-regulating mechanisms. Through focused breathing techniques, individuals can release physical and emotional tension, access altered states of consciousness, and gain insights into their inner landscapes.

 Somatic breathwork serves as a bridge between the conscious and the subconscious, offering a pathway to explore and integrate unresolved experiences and emotions.


The History and Origins of Somatic Breathwork


The roots of somatic breathwork can be traced back to ancient healing and spiritual traditions across the globe. Practices such as Pranayama in yoga, Tummo meditation in Tibetan Buddhism, breathwork and zikr in sufi tradition and various indigenous rituals all emphasize the vital role of breath in achieving balance and well-being. 

These ancient traditions recognized the breath as a conduit for life force energy, and the intentional manipulation of breath was believed to facilitate spiritual awakening and physical healing.

In the modern context, somatic breathwork has evolved to encompass a wide range of techniques and approaches, drawing from both eastern and western philosophies. The integration of breathwork into psychotherapy and somatic experiencing has further expanded its application in the realm of mental and emotional healing. 


The Science Behind Somatic Breathwork


While somatic breathwork has deep roots in ancient wisdom, its efficacy is also supported by modern scientific understanding. Research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and physiology has shed light on the profound impact of intentional breathing practices on the human body and mind. Studies have demonstrated that conscious breathing can influence the autonomic nervous system, leading to relaxation, reduced stress, and improved emotional regulation.

The link between breathing patterns and emotional states has been a subject of significant scientific inquiry. Somatic breathwork techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing and circular breathing, have been shown to modulate the activity of the amygdala, the brain's emotional center, and promote a sense of calm and well-being. 

Additionally, the release of endorphins and other neurochemicals during deep breathing exercises contributes to the overall sense of relaxation and inner harmony.


Somatic Breathwork for Stress Relief and Emotional Healing


One of the primary applications of somatic breathwork lies in its ability to serve as a potent tool for stress relief and emotional healing. Chronic stress and unprocessed emotions can manifest as physical tension, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from the self. 

Through somatic breathwork, individuals can engage in a process of deep relaxation, activating the body's natural relaxation response and releasing accumulated tension from the nervous system.

Emotional healing through somatic breathwork involves creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore and process unresolved emotions. By harnessing the breath as a vehicle for emotional release, individuals can access deep-seated emotions, trauma, and limiting beliefs, allowing for integration and transformation. 

The conscious engagement with the breath serves as a catalyst for fostering emotional resilience and reclaiming a sense of wholeness and inner harmony.


How does the breathwork method work?


Somatic breathwork focuses on using the breath to access and release unresolved emotions and tensions stored in the body. It encourages individuals to connect with their inner selves, facilitating emotional healing and self-awareness. This modality encompasses various techniques, including conscious breathing, meditation, and movement, aiming to foster overall well-being and inner balance.

The fundamental premise of somatic breathwork lies in the belief that the body holds onto emotional and physical trauma, leading to blockages in the natural flow of energy. By engaging in specific breathing patterns and mindful practices, individuals can gradually release these blockages, promoting a sense of liberation and vitality.

We work as a team of a breathwork coach and client. We will begin with defining your intention and goals and dive deep into the body through breathwork to find out the barriers preventing you from achieving your health, well being and goals in life.

During a typical breathwork session, as the breath is allowed to work more intensely on the body, unhealed traumas will start to be brought to a level of consciousness where healing can begin to take place. Sometimes this can be cathartic, many times the trauma is directly acknowledged and released.

Benefits of Breathwork


Breathwork is a powerful tool for healing, personal growth and well being. It can help you identify and overcome health challenges, limiting beliefs, unlock your potential, and achieve well being.

Here are some benefits of breathwork sessions that can help you recover, heal and transform your life.

  • Activate and Releases suppressed trauma
  • Releases frozen emotions of fear, sadness, anger, shame, guilt 
  • Helps to break stubborn patterns and addictions
  • Enhance Phsycial Well being and  Healing
  • Enhance  Emotional Healing and well being
  • Reduce Stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Overcome Addictions
  • Gain Clarity and Direction
  • Overcome Self-Doubt.
  • Enhance Self-Awareness 
  • Enhance Well Being
  • Discover your Authenticity 
  • Realize your True Essence and Potential
  • Align with your Deeper Values
  • Discover Your Strengths
  • Overcome Limiting Beliefs
  • Transform Negative Thoughts
  • Improving Self Confidence
  • Letting Go of Conditioning
  • Release energetic imprintst that do no serve you. 

Somatic Breathwork Contraindications and Safety


While somatic breathwork holds immense potential for personal growth and healing, it is imperative to acknowledge the significance of considering contraindications. Just as with any holistic practice, somatic breathwork may not be suitable for everyone, and understanding the contraindications is crucial for ensuring a safe and effective experience.

By recognizing and respecting the contraindications, individuals can mitigate potential risks and tailor their somatic breathwork practice to align with their specific needs and limitations. Moreover, prioritizing safety through a thorough understanding of contraindications fosters a culture of mindfulness and responsibility within the somatic breathwork community.

Contraindications serve as guiding principles that assist practitioners and facilitators in providing personalized and attentive care to individuals, promoting a harmonious and supportive environment for somatic breathwork exploration.


CONTRAINDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SOMATIC BREATHWORK: 

Somatic breathwork, while offering profound benefits, may present contraindications that necessitate careful consideration and attention. Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as cardiovascular issues, respiratory ailments, or unmanaged high blood pressure, may need to approach somatic breathwork with caution. Additionally, individuals with a history of severe trauma or emotional instability may require specialized guidance and support when engaging in somatic breathwork practices.

Pregnant individuals should be mindful of specific breathing techniques and movements in somatic breathwork to ensure the safety of both themselves and their unborn child. It is essential to approach somatic breathwork with sensitivity and awareness, especially when individuals have a history of panic attacks, anxiety disorders, or other psychological conditions that may be triggered by intensive breathing exercises.

By acknowledging and disclosing these potential contraindications to the breathwork practitioner , individuals can proactively safeguard their well-being and seek appropriate guidance to tailor their somatic breathwork practice in alignment with their unique health considerations. 

If you suffer from any medical condition you should check with your medical practitioner prior to taking part in somatic breathing with us. The concious connected breath style we use is not advised for:

1.        Cardiovascular disease/heart conditions

2.        Detached retina or glaucoma

3.        Diagnosed brain or abdomen aneurysm

4.        Epilepsy

5.        Diagnosed bipolar or schizophrenia

6.        Uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions

7.        High blood pressure

8.        Delicate Pregnancy

9.        Recent surgery or injury

Likewise, if you are on any medications you are advised to seek medical counsel prior to joining a somatic breathwork session. People who have contraindications can use a different type of breathing that is done slowly with the nose into the belly and may still find benefits in it.

Prioritizing one's well-being when engaging in somatic breathwork involves seeking medical advice and guidance, particularly for individuals with pre-existing health conditions or contraindications. Consulting with healthcare professionals, such as physicians, therapists, or holistic practitioners, can provide individuals with comprehensive insights into the suitability of somatic breathwork based on their unique health profile.

Individuals should communicate openly with somatic breathwork facilitators about any health concerns or contraindications they may have, enabling the facilitators to offer personalized support and guidance. 

For individuals for contraindications the breathwork facilitator will modify the intensity and duration of breathing exercises, incorporating gentle movements, and integrating rest periods into the practice to help individuals with contraindications participate in somatic breathwork without compromising their well-being

Maintaining a gentle and gradual approach to somatic breathwork, especially for beginners, can help in acclimating the body and mind to the practice without overwhelming the system.

Navigating somatic breathwork contraindications is an integral aspect of fostering a safe, inclusive, and transformative experience for individuals seeking to explore this holistic practice. 

By understanding the nuances of somatic breathwork, acknowledging potential contraindications, and prioritizing safety through professional guidance and personalized adaptations, individuals can embark on a journey of inner exploration and healing with confidence and mindfulness.




BOOK A BREATHWORK SESSION


Breathwork is a powerful transformative process that supports one to clear unresolved issues, dissolve limiting decisions, freeing ourselves from the unhealthy attachment to past events, allowing us to access our essential nature.

Breathwork guides the unfolding of our full potential, generating a feeling of aliveness and a sense of inspiration as we move towards a sense of well-being and thriving.

SOMATIC BREATHWORK SESSION COST

The session is offered on Gift Culture on Sliding Scale. 

The first session will be a discovery intake session and free of cost, this is for me to get to know you better and for you to get to know me and my work and ask questions. During the discovery session you may or may not breathe. The session is more to determine if breathwork is safe for you and if it can support your healing. 

The suggested GIFT amount is 60 USD / Rs 5000 INR for an online session of 90 Mins. If you're in a difficult space, gifting less based on your financial needs is fine. Either way, please be committed to your healing work.

I will share a agreement for the breathwork coaching and the payment details after I receive your first session booking.

The session will last for about 75-90 Mins and is offered online through zoom. Please have a working video camera and Mic and a comfortable place to do your breathwork where you are not disturbed.

I live in Hyderabad and also offer in person sessions in metro cities of India, Please contact me to know more. 


The Breathwork Approach 


The breathwork approach is safe somatic, humanistic and person centered approach to healing and recovery that involves  the following fundamental approaches.

Somatic Body based Experience. 


The breathwork approach is reality based and works on  expereincing the wisdom of the somatic of the body sensations, feelings, thoughts and inquire into them to understand and relate to underlying causes and invite healing and well being. 

Self Discovery and Self Awareness.


Self Discovery leads to enhanced Self Awareness of ones skills, strengths, values and core beliefs.  Nobody can know about the self than the self itself. Self awareness through breathwork reveals a lot about the what, how and why of feeling, needs, thoughts, perceptions, behaviors and beliefs. This leads to increased awareness of inner and outer reality, fostering acceptance and change and recovery. 

Compassionate Inquiry.


Inquiry leads one to listen deeply and emphatically to see what is present in our entire sense of experience.  Being Open, Aware and Curious about the experience and perception invites healing, well beign and homestatis

Listening Deeply and Asking Powerful Questions.


The nature of  breathwork is driven by witnessing and listening deeply to the breathing expereinces and asking powerful questions to acknowledge the reality and message of the sensations, feelings and thoughts to raise self awareness and help the client find their own answers to their challenges and goals. 

Holding Space and Witnessing.


A safe and confidential breathing space is created for honest self expression and empathetic receiving. Holding space opens the way for deeper self exploration, introspection and reflection. Witnessing the emergence during breathwork leads to the discovery of beliefs and patterns of behaviour that lie deeper and seeing them from a place of compassionate presence brings resolution and shift in well being.

 

If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. "Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.  ~ Lao Tzu

 

Book a 90 Minutes Breathwork Session 



Breathwork Clinician and Transformational Life coach


Why work with me?

With a proven 23 year experience with 10-year corporate leadership and 10 year entrepreneurship and team management, community building, coaching and mentoring. I have a track record of achieving results, developing leaders, building teams, building companies and communities successfully and help them transition to new ways of working.

I know how to guide people adapt to change. I have been there and done that, and come out successfully to the other side where I am happier, hold a much more postive attitude,  a more fulfilled life, and with greater peace than ever before.



In addition to my professional leadership, professional development and coaching experience, I bring significant personal experience of personal development, self transformation, greater joy, peace, and satisfaction even after layoffs, health challenges, business failures, existential crises all in a relatively short period of time.

Having a coach who has undergone his own personal transformational journey through life challenges and the dark night of the soul is invaluable. When you combine the wisdom gained through these personal inner experiences with a larger understanding of change and transformation it becomes a powerful combination.

What's unique about my breathwork Approach?


I have personal experience with Breathwork, Yoga, Taichi, meditation, somatic experiencing and other stand-alone programs that I have benefited from. I use a proven experience and reseached based methodology that combines the following powerful modalities for a sum that is greater than its parts:

  • Breathwork for Recovery
  • Embodied Trauma Care Coaching. 
  • Human Potential Coaching
  • Transformation Presence Coaching
  • Human Processes Facilitation
  • Experiential Education
  • Spiritual Wayfaring in the Indian Vedic, Sufi and Shamanic Traditions
  • Vision Quests, Rites of Passage 
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Wilderness and Nature Therapy 
  • Somatic Experiencing / Somatic Embodiment Coaching

What to expect in my breathwork sessions. 


  • A safe and nurturing space with private and confidential support 
  • Safe guidance and working with the present experience.
  • An emphathetic and warm listening presence 
  • Gentle Questioning and graceful guidance for supporting the issues that are important to you 
  • Insightful and intuitive guidance to address your specific life needs 
  • Practical solutions to help you respond to life with action, instead of reaction 

Frequently asked Questions on Breathwork for Healing and Recovery


1. What is Breathwork for Recovery?
Breathwork for receovery is a powerful self-exploration and healing practice that involves controlled, deep, and rhythmic breathing to induce altered states of consciousness, allowing for profound insights, emotional release, and personal transformation.

2. How does Breathwork work?
During a Breathwork session, participants engage in intense, rythymic breathing while lying down with their eyes closed. This sustained, rhythmic breathing can lead to a non-ordinary state of consciousness, which often involves vivid experiences, emotional catharsis, and spiritual insights.

3. What are the potential benefits of Breathwork?
Breathwork is believed to offer various benefits, including self-discovery, emotional healing, stress reduction, increased self-awareness, and a deeper connection to one's inner self and spirituality.

4. Is Breathwork safe?
When conducted by certified facilitators in a supportive and controlled environment, Breathwork is generally considered safe. However, individuals with certain medical or psychological conditions, such as epilepsy or severe mental illness, should consult with a healthcare professional before participating.

5. What can I expect during a Breathwork session?
In a typical session, participants may experience a range of sensations, emotions, and insights. This can include intense physical sensations, emotional release, and vivid imagery. Each person's experience is unique and may vary from session to session.

6. How long does a Breathwork session last?
A Breathwork session can last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours , depending on the facilitator and the individual / group's dynamics. There is usually time for integration and sharing experiences afterward.

7. Do I need any prior experience or preparation for Breathwork?
No prior experience is necessary, and the breathwork facilitators provide guidance and support to help participants prepare for and navigate the experience safely.

8. Can I do Breathwork on my own at home?
It is strongly recommended to participate in Breathwork sessions that are facilitated by trained practitioner. The faciltiator support are essential for safety and the full benefits of the practice.

9. How often should I engage in Breathwork?
The frequency of Breathwork sessions varies from person to person. Some people find value in occasional sessions, while others may choose to participate more regularly as part of their personal growth journey. We can connect and determine what serves you best. 
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