Holotropic breathing - wow.

[axiom]

Had my first holotropic breathwork session today. I was pretty sceptical at first, but it ended up being much more powerful than I expected. It's pretty damn impressive what can be achieved purely through intense breathing.

Three hours in total. The first solid hour involved non-stop, very deep breathing. For the first 45 minutes or so I thought it may end up being a waste of time. But then things started to happen. Overall I felt It was quite comparable to a 3g mushroom trip, and I definitely think it could have been even stronger if I had let go more. Due to past experience, I still have some dread and reticence when it comes to ultra-profound states.

As things picked up, I began to feel as if I had left the body. Definite consciousness expansion. Single point awareness. I could also feel God's love and compassion. It felt more like I was at the gates of heaven though as opposed to in the VIP section

It's something I'll definitely be exploring again. I think the rediscovery of holotropic breathwork could be one of the next "big things" in spiritual work, since it's so accessible.

[michaelcycle00]

What technique did you use? Or if you could share a link that’d be fantastic. 

[kamwalker]

Wow 3 hours is a lot for your first time. I think I called it quits after an hour. It felt pretty incredible though. 

[OBEler]

What was your setting? 

 

Is holotropic breath work = shamanic breathing, which Leo showed? 

[axiom]

15 hours ago, michaelcycle00 said:

What technique did you use? Or if you could share a link that’d be fantastic. 

The technique is very straightforward. Basically - lie down on your back first of all, and make yourself comfortable with cushions. You won’t want to be in any sort of seated position for this.

Breathe in a deep, full breath. The in-breath should take 2.5 to 3 seconds or so. Same with the outbreath.

The in-breath should be the most powerful. Don’t blow very hard on the out-breath.

I’d recommend putting on a playlist. Something the like the ICL Psilocybin playlist should work well. It’s very good to have some music going as it gives you something to hold on to. It also acts as a clue to your expanded state (as with a psychedelic, the music will feel much more immersive when you go deep)

Keep up the breathing consciously for the first hour. After the first 20 minutes or so it will get much easier. Allow yourself to drift in to expanded states occasionally when you aren’t breathing so hard, but after some time return to the breathing.

For the last hour, maybe longer, you won’t need to breath so hard at all as you’ll be in a blissed-out, expansive psychedelic type of state. 

Like I said, my experience was comparable to a 3G mushroom trip, and I’m pretty confident if you follow the above instructions you’ll go deep as well. 

It also felt like it would be possible to go much deeper.

Report back - would be interested to hear how it goes.

Edited June 22, 2022 by axiom

[axiom]

12 hours ago, OBEler said:

What was your setting? 

 

Is holotropic breath work = shamanic breathing, which Leo showed? 

I went to a practitioner. But it’s clear that wasn’t needed. 

Probably very similar to shamanic breathing. I haven’t seen Leo’s video on that though.

[OBEler]

@axiom Thanks!! breathing in and out through the nose? Or open mouth

[axiom]

1 hour ago, OBEler said:

@axiom Thanks!! breathing in and out through the nose? Or open mouth

Doesn't matter. You can switch it up. Just go with whatever feels good.