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Sep 1, 2025 21 min

Why Breathwork Without Training Can Harm, Not Heal

from VIDYA with Verity Hosted by Verity Jo Coonan

Breathwork is everywhere right now but here’s the truth no one wants to admit: not all Breathwork is safe. In this episode, Verity pulls back the curtain on the dangers of untrained facilitation and why safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. From panic attacks to trauma reactivation, she shares the real risks that can unfold when facilitators lead without understanding the nervous system. You’ll learn: What actually happens in the body when Breathwork goes “too far, too fast.” How neuroception (your body’s built-in radar system for safety) determines whether healing can even happen. The difference between “technique-only” sessions and trauma-informed, embodied facilitation. If you’re curious about becoming a facilitator or if you’ve ever questioned what makes a session truly safe this episode will give you clarity. Because Breathwork isn’t just about techniques. It’s about responsibility, leadership, and integrity. And that’s exactly what we train inside VIDYA Certification. 🎧 Listen now and be sure to share this episode with anyone who needs to hear it. Connect & Train with Verity ● @verityjocoonan @vidya_certification ● Join Breathwork & healing ⁠APP @thevidyawellnessclub.app ● Follow us on @thedarksidewithverity

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