03/11/2023
Growing up, I spoke really fast and spent most of my young and early adult life in a highly reactive and dysregulated state. I was twitchy, jumped at every sound or sudden occasion and easily startled. As a child I was very close to being sent to a psychiatrist and put on prescription medications for being deemed 'too crazy'.
It wasn't until I discovered breathwork at 23, that I realized I could regulate my nervous system. That I could actually feel calm, less agitated and manage my stress easily.
That there were several automatic responses ingrained in my nervous system and practicing breathwork could help me release and repattern them for my own well being.
- The average human living in the city is exposed to several stimulating stressors, such as a diverse array of sound, noise, smells, sights, & other nervous systems (people)
- This doesn't include the stimulation from things such as unwanted thoughts, feelings, difficult experiences at home, at work and even unprocessed trauma
- These stressors can cause an activation response in the nervous system inducing increased heart rate, alertness & sensitivity, which contribute to shortness of breath and anxiety if regulation is not available
- The central nervous system processes and stores all of this information via the brain, vagal nerves and spinal cord
- When your nervous system is unable to regulate (feel safe) and process this information, a host of dysfunctions can occur, such as fatigue, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, brain fog, dizziness, depression, nausea, inflammation ,and gastro intestinal issues
- Interacting with other people also becomes increasingly difficult (fighting, avoidance, irritation, anger, bullying)
- There are several ways to help relax your nervous system and increase feelings of safety, which assists you in the regulation process
- Pleasant sounds and vibrations, humming, singing, co regulation with another regulated system, breathing in a easy way, gentle movement, muscle relaxation, and more
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Here at North Van Breathwork, I work with you to help regulate your nervous system.
Through connected breathing and light bodywork, we effectively re-train your nervous system to regulate itself, increasing your well-being and your capacity, resiliency, and ability to navigate difficulty and stress.
If you're interested in finding out more or working with me, click the link in our bio or message me directly.
