Prepare for your breathwork session
How to Prepare for Your Breathwork Session
For In-Person Sessions Only:
Please bring:
something to lay on (yoga mat, thick blanket, etc.). You want your neck to be flat, so no pillow is necessary. However, if you must have a little support under your neck, you can bring a flat pillow or a small blanket that you can fold/roll.
a blanket (some people get cold during these sessions!)
an eye mask or something to drape over your eyes (like a scarf) *I will have extra eye masks if you need to use one
a water bottle
(optional) a journal and a pen/pencil (this has always been helpful to me to write down any feelings or insights that came to me during my session)
For In-Person AND Virtual Sessions:
Wear loose-fitting, flowing clothing. Nothing too tight around the waist.
Avoid eating anything heavy at least 2 hours prior to your session. If you need a small snack 1 hour before it’s fine, but you’re going to be taking deep breaths and will be most comfortable without a full stomach.
Come hydrated and come clean (no drugs or alcohol)
This journey should be planned during a time that you have no other distractions (on-call work, childcare, etc.).
I recommend that you do not plan anything rigorous for after the session.
For Virtual Sessions Only:
You'll want to be in a space that allows you to comfortably lay down for the length of your session (bed, yoga mat, etc.) with a flat head so your airway is not constricted. You can use a flat pillow or fold a small blanket if you must have a little support under your neck.
I recommend using headphones or earbuds if possible to help reduce external noise stimulation. But if you don’t have that, then crank up your volume on your speakers as much as you can to completely immerse yourself.
Make sure you have Zoom or the Zoom app accessible on your device (and updated to the latest version). Try logging in 10-15 minutes prior to the start of your session in case you run into any technical issues. To best support your connection, close out of any other tabs or WiFi running devices so your session can seamlessly stream.
When you join the Zoom session, I invite you to keep your video on and write your name in your Zoom box so everyone on the session can connect with your energy. The first 15 minutes will be explanation of the technique and other housekeeping items. I start at the session event time, and may refuse to let someone in the Zoom room if we’ve already started the breathing portion (but remember, if you miss it, you’ll have access to the replay for 7 days!)
If it’s your first time breathing with me, during the breathing portion of the session, I recommend leaving your camera on and placed in a way so I can see you from your waist up to your head so I can coach you if you need to make breathing adjustments. However, it’s completely up to you, so if you want it off during the breathing portion, I'll let you know when it's time to get setup and make that decision (if you have WiFi issues, it’s sometimes actually helpful to turn your camera off).
During the breathing portion, I recommend wearing an eye mask or draping something like a scarf over your eyes to help reduce external visual stimulation (again, you'll be okay if you don't have this).
(optional) I recommend having a pen and paper/journal available to you once your session is done so you can record any insights you may have received during your session.