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Scenario

When meditation triggers anxiety instead of calm

My breath becomes shallow and tight every time I sit to meditate and I have tried everything but nothing works and I am starting to panic during practice

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past trauma stored in the nervous system is activated by stillness and inward attention, requiring therapeutic intervention alongside contemplative practice.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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