Before participating in a Transformational Breathwork session - my best tips for a deep and well-experienced session

MY BEST ADVICE FOR PREPARING YOUR SESSION

1.Clear intentions

They may be very clear to you, or simply a sensation in your body when you signed up for the session, or perhaps you would describe them in another way without it being words. In any case, it can be very enriching for your session to write down your intentions before coming.

If you find the exercise difficult, you can answer some or all of the following questions: What do I want most right now in my life, and why am I not there already? What are my biggest blocks at the moment? What am I afraid of when participating in this session? What do I need in my life? What do I want to free myself from? What are my greatest strengths? And my biggest sources of questions? You can write the summary of the answers in the form of a short positive affirmation for your session: "I invite...into my life", "I free myself from...", or even "I transform... en..." are examples of formulations that give clear intentions to your subconscious for the session.

2. Expectations and letting go

Anyway, I really invite you, and I will repeat it during the introduction of each session that I lead, it is good to have clear intentions before the session...the better to let them go before you start. Indeed, your session can take a form, bring you sensations and emotions that your mind did not see coming. This is normal, and even a good sign: it means that the breathing work is taking effect and that your mind has temporarily let go of your experience, opening the door to welcome changes. So I advise you to take a deep breath...and be open to the unknown and the unexpected when you start the session.

3. Don't eat too much right before

Ideally, no large meals less than 2 hours before the session.

If you breathe in the morning, I advise postponing breakfast until after the session.

I invite you to test and see what is right for you, everyone is a little different... but it is more difficult to dive into a state of heightened consciousness if your stomach is overloaded and your energy is low. dedicated to digestion, knowing that up to around 40% of your instant energy can be used for this.

However, you may want to prepare a snack in advance for after your session.

4. Choice and preparation of space

It is generally best to do the session lying on a yoga mat on the floor, on your couch or bed.

If you're lying down, make sure you have enough space around you so you can move around without bumping into anything, especially around your head.

Reduce light intensity if possible and close curtains/blinds.

I do not recommend using candles for safety reasons.

Think about how you might want to sing, make different noises, cry, or release yourself emotionally by screaming. Does your space allow you to do this quietly?

5. Dress well

Prioritize comfort by wearing loose-fitting clothing with layers that are easy to put on and take off.

6. Dolby Surround matters

To ensure good immersion during practice, it is important to be able to listen to music with good quality sound, and loud enough.

Full-ear headphones are ideal, in-ear headphones also work. If you have a computer with good sound and the neighbors are not likely to be bothered, this is also a possible solution.

If you use your smartphone, good headphones or quality bluetooth headsets will be necessary to obtain sufficient sound quality.

Make sure your laptop or smartphone is fully charged or plugged in to last the entire session.

7. Long live fiber!

If this is not the case, you may be hampered in your experience by cuts or parasitic noise, which reduces the quality of your immersion.

The better the Internet connection, the better the sound quality will be.

If you plan to use a smartphone, be sure to install the Zoom app (available on Apple AppStore and Google Play) before the session.

If you share your internet access with other people and the bandwidth is limited, ask others to limit the use of the network (and in particular streaming) during your trip, to ensure that you have the maximum bandwidth available. passing.

8. “Do not disturb”

Turn off your phone, put a “do not disturb” sign on your door if other people are in your house, etc.

Coordinate with family, roommates and others to ensure an uninterrupted space where you won't disturb others and vice versa. If you have close neighbors, you can warn them that you might make a little noise.

9. Night mask

It is recommended to use a sleeping mask to ensure better immersion during your experience. Closing your eyes may be enough if you don't have a mask.

If you practice breathwork regularly, I personally find the Mavogel model, which can be purchased on Amazon, comfortable and practical, but any headband will do.

10. No consciousness-altering substances

The consumption of substances that alter the state of consciousness (alcohol and other "drugs", even natural ones), is definitely not recommended before and during the Transformational Breathwork experience.

Part of the work consists of experiencing an expanded state of consciousness without the assistance of any exogenous substance, to increase confidence in the self-healing and self-regulation mechanisms of one's body.

One of the values that I defend through this practice is that of autonomy: I firmly believe that our body contains a generally ignored wisdom and power that we can mobilize through the different conscious breathing practices.

11. To keep close to you

A small plastic bottle of water (in case your mouth gets dry)

Paper tissues

A blanket and a soft pillow/cushion (to scream in)

Possibly a bowl/small basin, to be able to spit if necessary

Your favorite notebook and a pen to take notes at the end of your experience

Any object that helps you feel safe and anchored in the present space (soft toy, stone, amulet, etc.)