#32 - Breathwork with Alisa Craig

Tags: breathwork, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, anxiety, stress, PTSD, emotional healing, breathing techniques, mindfulness, neuroscience, mental health, trauma recovery, self-regulation, psychology.In this episode, I explore the power of breathing with Breathwork Therapist Alisa Craig. We explore:How trauma impacts natural breathing patternsWhat happens in the brain and nervous system when we breathe consciouslyHow breathwork can support emotional regulationWhy breathwork can be a great tool when dealing with traumaAnd at the end of the episode, Alisa guides you through a gentle 5-minute breathwork practice you can try yourself!Timeline04:07 – What Happens in a Breathwork Therapy Session?07:20 – Why We All Have Different Breathing Patterns07:46 – What Happens in the Brain During Breathwork?09:41 – Can Breathwork Help Anxiety, PTSD & Depression?13:15 – Your Breathing Blueprint: What Your Breath Reveals About You13:30 – The Breathing Pattern of Depression16:50 – How to Start Working With Your Breath19:55 – Risks of Breathwork: Can You Do It Wrong?25:38 – 5. Minute Guided Breathwork Practice with Alisa36:08 – Should You Hold Onto or Let Go of Your Thoughts?Interview with: Alisa Craig (Verawellness.com.au).Support the showHost:  Instagram: stephanie_pedersen_2023Music: Jonas KristensenPhoto: Steffani Sørensen