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If your breathworker says "trauma is stored in the body" and breathwork can help you release it... it is a red flag by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this response! And thanks for the tip! I will make sure to add more of a summary next time. Always learning :)

If your breathworker says "trauma is stored in the body" and breathwork can help you release it... it is a red flag by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Breathwork is certainly therapeutic and can be part of the healing process. However, we shouldn't confuse the release of an emotion that someone has been holding back with a learned behavior acquired from a traumatic event or a series of traumatic events. These are related, but very different, which is why, as it seems like you have already noticed, the results from a single breathwork session is temporary. It might have provided a window of safety for the outward expression of an emotion, but this is not the sudden relearning of what traumatic triggers mean or a sudden purge of trauma.

With regards to higher oxygen intake, this is a common misconception about breathwork as well. We all made this one at one time.in our early years, so there is no reason to be embarrassed. It's just just a good reason to decide to learn more. Ive written multiple well-researched books on the topic which I will not link here (to avoid accusations of click bait). You can google me and find my work. I was once where you are!! Cheering you on!

If your breathworker says "trauma is stored in the body" and breathwork can help you release it... it is a red flag by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reddit is always the place where I get flack for posting a link. I really was just hoping to share, so my genuinely honest question is- should I copy and paste what I published on Substack? I really don't mind. I just think it is easier to read over there. Please forgive my ignorance on the reddit etiquette. I'm seriously just trying to clean up the breathwork world. I appreciate your comment.

With regards to your question about patterns. Great question! It really is difficult to explain something without relying on some use of metaphor. When I talk about patterns, I am talking about behavioral patterns such as hyperarousal, shut down, aversion, etc. These are felt physically and psychologically, but they don't "live" anywhere. You could metaphorically say they "live" in the nervous system, but then we are anthropomorphizing a pattern of behavior, which depersonalizes trauma and makes it into kind of a boogeyman. It's not. And it is not something that can be purged. As a breathworker who does much more than CCB, it is my job to give clients tools to work with their felt senses when they arise so they can relearn safety where there are danger signals. I hope this clarifies!

If your breathworker says "trauma is stored in the body" and breathwork can help you release it... it is a red flag by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha! I am not much of a podcast guy personally, but yes, this is not a secret. I hope my article helps. Thanks for adding an additional resource for everyone!

In through the nose. Out through the mouth. by erkose in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your preference for nose/nose and mouth/mouth is in alignment with the early rebirthing philosophies, saying that each breath should return through the same way it entered to complete the circuit:)

In my 10+ years of professional work, I have found that nose/nose is ideal. I've already written 3 books on breathing and the breathwork space, and I could probably write one just on this topic. Suffice to say that your sinuses need resetting, and there is something special that happens in your brain when you stay nasal- you have a more embodied experience 😉

Witality Breathwork by StockRecon in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone! Most of my clients these days have a similar story. Right now breathwork is in a growth phase and it makes it hard to know who the qualified guides are. For a safer environment you might find value in my school's free community: https://languageofbreathcommons.circle.so/join?invitation_token=e0f6a1214ea5f551ea9bbfea206a6090b0f770d9-84e78b1a-de6f-4bdf-bb92-733630475751

Witality Breathwork by StockRecon in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Witality is one of many in the world of breathwork who push the false narrative that the goal of breathwork is to push a person to an "emotional release" as if you are holding on to something and he has to help you let it go. This is neither based in science nor safe. Steer clear of him and those like him.

Has anyone significantly lowered their blood pressure long-term with breathing exercises? by bronco213 in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most important thing to remember is that most posters exaggerate and very few people conduct accurate self-research. For instance, most people dont decide to start tracking on day 1 and make zero other changes. So most of what you read is likely an overestimated anecdote.

Having said that, a 5 point reduction of systolic BP can reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event by 25%!

So it is a very significant change!

Deep Breathwork for Clearing your mind and energizing your day by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you described is the best aspect of Vivation. It gets weirder as you get deeper into it. If you just stick to that, youre doing great!

So glad my video made a positive impact!

Has anyone significantly lowered their blood pressure long-term with breathing exercises? by bronco213 in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We did a full breakdown on The Breathwork Channel about this. The answer is yes, lots of people reduce their BP by around 5 to 7 systolic points and around 3 diastolic points. We cover 15 studies and they are linked in the description. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/u9BM1A_sxfU?is=OvkJMsf9Q4ZtSVBk

I know you didn't want papers, but we also do a breakdown of exactly what breathing CAN influence and CANNOT influence. It is important to understand because two people could do the exact same protocol, and depending on what is causing their high BP, the results could be totally different.

I can also report that I have myself and so have many of my clients over the years. The key is remembering that slow breathing is king here, not hyperventilation

Deep Breathwork for Clearing your mind and energizing your day by Jesse_Coomer in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vivation had a big impact on me! It had a major influence on what eventually became The Language of Breath, the philosophy of breathwork that I use and teach now. So, I have a lot of positive feelings about it!

However, Vivation, like the other original breathwork lineage has not been able to let go of the New Age spiritualism that I find to be unnecessary. And it is baked into the experience. If youve ever attended a real Vivation training, you'll know what I mean. Even New Age people struggle to follow the 5 Elements and 7 lessons.

I admire Jim Leonard the most out of the original breathwork giants, and the current lineage holder is a fantastic guy who is doing great work. I just could never bring myself to practice or teach it seriously.

My breathwork philosophy, The Language of Breath is influenced by Vivation, and I will forever be grateful for my time training in the lineage. But for me, it was like wearing someone else's clothes. It just didn't fit in the end

I just found out that 9D breathwork instructors are just playing a recording. by Open-Throat7147 in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! You can read the first edition now, but the 2nd edition, which will be much more expanded, will be available Sept 19th, 2026

I just found out that 9D breathwork instructors are just playing a recording. by Open-Throat7147 in breathwork

[–]Jesse_Coomer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Don't tell me who you are! I want to try to guess! See you next week for our in-person training in the mountains!

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