While we breathe unconsciously every day, most of us do so shallowly, using primarily the chest. Breathwork is a guided, intentional practice that engages deep diaphragmatic (belly) breathing. This allows oxygen to flow fully into the lungs, energizing your body on a cellular level. Beyond physical nourishment, breathwork can unlock profound healing for your body, mind, and spirit by releasing stuck energy, emotions, and tension.

Emotions are stored in the body, often from unresolved experiences in the past. Breathwork activates the body’s natural ability to process these stored emotions safely. The practice helps release stress, emotional tension, and trauma, restoring balance and vitality. The breath cleanses accumulated emotional imprints, allowing healing at a deep level.

Soma+IQ™ Breathwork is a transformative 1:1 breathwork method designed to activate your body’s natural intelligence, release stuck energy, and restore balance on every level—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It combines deep diaphragmatic breathing with somatic awareness and modern neuroscience principles to create profound healing and personal transformation.

Before your session:

Eat lightly: Avoid heavy meals 2–3 hours before. A light snack or fruit is fine.

Hydrate: Drink water throughout the day but avoid drinking too much immediately before the session.

Avoid alcohol and recreational substances: This ensures a clear, conscious experience. Prescribed medications may be taken as usual.

Come with an open mind: No expectations—simply set your intention to release old patterns and create space for healing.

What you need:

Yoga mat or a comfortable space (bed): We will be lying down; mats can also be provided if needed.

Blanket or warm layers: Breathwork may lower your body temperature.
Headset: For the deeper experience with the sound

Water bottle

Journal & pen: To note insights, emotions, or ideas that arise during the session.

During breathwork, your body may respond in various ways—all completely normal:

Physical effects:

Dizziness

Sweating or shivers

Eye fluttering or watery eyes

Twitching, shaking, or vibrating

Yawning or dry mouth

Numbness or tingling

Hand cramping (tetany)

Emotional effects:

Emotions may surface—crying, laughter, or deep release is part of the process. Allow yourself to feel and release without judgment.

Mental effects:

The mind may resist with thoughts like:
“This is too hard,” “How long is this?” “I can’t do this right.”
These are normal and part of the brain’s attempt to keep you in your comfort zone. Breathwork is about moving through these mental barriers.

Soma+IQ™ Breathwork is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be

looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. It is not appropriate for pregnant women, for persons with cardiovascular problems, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, history of seizures, stroke, major psychiatric conditions, recent surgery, acute infectious illness, or epilepsy.

If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician.