Revive Breathwork is a method where we use continual breathwork to break down emotions in the body that are stagnant and create heaviness on our energetic and emotional systems. Breathwork is a practice of allowing our systems to see a different perspective whereby we feel deeply connected to our bodies and understand and experience the intelligence contained within our systems. Revive Breathwork is a way to heal, release, and transform.

The Revive technique offers two types of breathwork practices: integrative and meditative. The integrative practices are the practices that can be used during the day, in combination with your daily activities. The intention for integrative breathwork practices is rooted in relaxation and mental clarity. The meditative practices are for transformation. Meditative practices are done lying down on a mat in private or with a group. Meditative practices are guided by a trained Revive Facilitator.

Breathwork is a completely safe practice; however, the body will respond in physical ways that may seem odd. Tetany is the most common physical side effect; it’s where your hands will curl inwards toward your heart. This usually passes within 15 minutes of completing the practice. Your ears may ring for about 20 minutes after breathwork. During the session, your body may shake, move around, or you’ll feel the need to scream. This is all part of the energetic release.

During breathwork, my mind is constantly telling me I should stop. What does this mean? The mind is trying to keep you safe - it’s doing its job perfectly. You need to discern the difference between the mind creating chaos or the body being resistant to breathwork. When moving through the breath, keep checking in with your body.

I’ve experienced a lot of trauma in my life, can I still do breathwork? Yes, but start extremely slow. If ever you feel like there is too much, back off of the intensity and come back to your natural breath. You may also choose to just lay down and listen to the audio. Also - Tori is a trained trauma-informed specialist - if you’d like support as you embark on your breathwork journey with private sessions, please reach out to [email protected]

My hands are cramping - is this normal? Yes, this is completely normal. This is called tetany, an involuntary contraction of the muscles leading to temporary paralysis of some part of the body, usually the hands, feet, face, or around the waist. It can be a little painful but is perfectly harmless. It will pass as soon as you soften the exhale. Tetany can be caused by over-breathing past the point of what the body feels is normal. It usually arises from resistance to unconscious material wanting to come to the surface. The energy escapes from our extremities--our hands--thus causing tetany to occur. Tetany in the hands can mean you’re holding onto something. If this happens, ask yourself: what am I holding on to?

I feel a lot of uncomfortable emotions. Is this part of the process? Completely, in fact, this is exactly what we want to happen. The intention with Revive Breathwork is to release the emotions that are on the surface. The stuck energy we are holding onto needs to be released with crying, screaming, shaking, and moving the body. Each practice will be completely different. Allow for the variety - some breathwork experiences will be blissful and loving, others will be more intense. Trust that whatever experience you’re meant to have will unfold.

I am getting visuals, is this normal? Completely normal. When we are releasing energy from the body, we will tap into emotions that call upon images from this life or previous lives. About 30% of people will get visuals when they are doing breathwork, or they will begin to get visuals the more they practice breathwork.

The core difference is that Revive Breathwork is for healing and transformation. There are a lot of breathing practices where the goal or outcome is relaxation, but with Revive, relaxation and connection are an after effect of the practice. The goal with Revive is to unearth the stuck energy that prevents us from living in our highest alignment and operating in elevated frequencies. Revive breathwork uses intentional stimulation (breath, music, and movement) to regulate the nervous system and bring your body back into balance.

Here are the most common benefits:
» Immediate stress reduction & anxiety relief.
» Connect with your emotions & change your response to them.
» Revitalizes your organs.
» Gives you access to your higher power.
» Reduces toxins in your body & provides an energetic release.
» More energy & mental clarity.
» Deepens your relationship to your body.
» Release trauma that has been stuck in your system for years.

If you have any medical conditions or are currently taking medication, please consult your doctor before starting breathwork. Medical conditions may include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, depression, kidney disease, heart disease, chronic panic attacks, and asthma.

Breathwork is not recommended for pregnant women. The practice can create intense emotionality within the system, which may create emotional disruption for the baby. Breathwork is highly recommended prenatal to allow for the release of past trauma and to create a healthy energetic environment for the baby, as well as postnatal. Breathwork is safe to use when breastfeeding.

Breathwork can result in physiological changes in the body and/or intense physical and emotional release. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated in certain breathwork practices. It is crucial that you inform your breathwork practitioner if any of the following conditions are relevant to you:
» Pregnancy
» Detached Retina
» Glaucoma
» High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication)
» Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke.
» Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen
» Uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes
» Asthma – if the client is asthmatic, ask them to bring their inhaler to the session.
» Epilepsy
» Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.
» Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.
» Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.