Periagoge
Scenario

Why breathwork can trigger trauma responses

My therapist says I have complex trauma but when I try pranayama breathing my chest gets tight and I feel like I am suffocating.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Somatic practices can unlock stored emotional material faster than the nervous system can integrate it safely.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ayurvedic mental health frameworks?”

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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