Breath. Body. Awareness.
What is breath therapy?
One of the oldest healing modalities, breath therapy, dates back 4000 years (from early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Persia, and Indigenous and Shamanic Traditions, to name a few). From holistic Eastern practices (Yoga, Zen, Qi Gong, Tai Chi) to the Pneuma schools in ancient Greece to modern respiratory therapy, knowledge of the functions and effects of the breath has been a significant development in human culture and medicine. Today, it is an accredited complementary therapeutic method in Switzerland and is well suited to accompany conventional medical treatment or promote well-being. It is a sustainable method that can be integrated into daily life.
You become more aware of your breath, body, and mind through various means and use its potential as a resource. Specific exercises help you to find the balance between activity and regeneration, improve self-awareness, and enable the healing process or maintain a comfortable body tone. Themes that arise during treatment can also be discussed in conversation and contribute to further growth in various dimensions of life.
Strengthening resources
The spectrum of health and wellness cannot be fully understood by studying sickness. What are personal resources, health-promoting factors, and areas of well-being? Breath therapy is resource-oriented work in which the healthy parts and positive abilities are continuously explored and strengthened. In this way, you can develop self-efficacy and self-confidence.
Holistic & Integrative
Breath works in and through all dimensions of life. It is the connection between body and mind, inside and outside, the conscious and the subconscious. Your naturally flowing breath gives you clues.
The holistic approach to breath therapy considers the human being on multiple levels, including the body, psyche, social and spiritual aspects, space, and time. In addition to Western medical understanding of anatomy and physiology, we incorporate Eastern restorative ideas.
We work with the autonomic nervous system, which regulates bodily functions and breathing. It responds to physiological processes, external influences, and emotions.
Breath therapy treatment also helps release tension in the body, allowing the breath to deepen and flow freely.
Practicing sensory awareness
During our sessions, we focus on developing awareness of our senses by paying attention to the sensations in our bodies. Taking the time to slow down and practice a few minutes of awareness can significantly impact your life: You can pay attention to your breath and heart rate, take note of any tense muscles, listen to the sounds around you, observe the taste, texture, and temperature of your food, and pay attention to the sensation of soap and water on your skin when washing your hands. These are just a few examples of how you can be more mindful in your daily routine. Developing our sensory awareness enriches our lives.