Breathwork workshops give participants the opportunity to explore their innermost thoughts, emotions and experiences in a safe, supportive container. When done correctly, it can catalyze profound shifts in consciousness and behavior. Professional and experienced breathwork facilitators are crucial for creating a safe space where the transformative benefits of the practice can be realized.

To set the stage for a powerful experience, you can use a variety of instruments to create the desired mood, including tuning forks, acoustic bowls, koshi chimes, shakers and even a handpan. The addition of these tools amplifies the peak of your breathers’ experience and can help guide them back to reality as the session comes to a close.

DMT Breathwork: Techniques for Deep Spiritual Experiences

Before the session begins, introduce yourself and explain how breathwork works. It’s important to let breathers know that they can call on you at any point for assistance or support if necessary. You can also encourage them to set an intention for their experience, such as feeling calmer or more grounded.

As the session begins, you’ll guide your breathers through a circular breathing pattern. This is a simple and effective way to open the body’s meridians and channels, which allows the inherent life force to flow through it more easily. During the session, it’s common to experience discomfort and emotional overwhelm, particularly when first starting out. If you notice that a breather is struggling, gently remind them to breathe deeply into the counted pauses and slow their movement to a comfortable pace.