Emotional Release & Integration
Two-Part Breath (Active Breath)
- Structure
- Inhale into belly (1), inhale into chest (2), relaxed mouth exhale (3). Continuous circular rhythm.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Moves stuck energy, emotional catharsis; Highly Upregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 20-35 min (Requires time to bypass cognitive resistance).
- Best For
- Emotional release, somatic processing.
- Good If Combined With
- Loud, evocative music, lying flat.
- Source / Origin
- David Elliott (1990s)
- Intensity & Safety
- High. Can cause tetany and intense emotional release.
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