Breathwork
Breathwork is a substance-free way to shift states of consciousness
Breath is the key to life, yet it is something we commonly forget to pay attention to. Breathwork is the practice of bringing active awareness and form to our breath in order to shift our state of consciousness and connect with the present moment.
Breathwork takes many forms
While there are many forms of breathwork to explore, the simplest way to categorize them is ‘up-regulated‘ and ‘down-regulated‘.
Up-regulated breathwork is energizing, with strong inhalations and exhalations. It’s often used to create a stimulating effect and to increase focus. Longer up-regulated sessions can get you into altered-states of consciousness, similar to psychedelics. These practices can be great before psychedelic work to help you prepare for the process of letting go and accessing these states of consciousness.
Down-regulated breathwork involves slowing the breath and is designed for calming and grounding. Down-regulated breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, our “rest and relax” system. They are excellent for reducing stress and anxiety, and practicing embodiment.
Enfold has created a number of sessions to support your practice. You can find them on streaming services link Spotify or Apple Music, or browse below.
Deep Emotional Release
Breathwork can be a great place to start if you’re not ready for psychedelic substances or if you’re looking for a safe and sustainable way to integrate previous medicine work.
With longer up-regulated breathwork practices can feel similar to a psychedelic experience. With the proper support, set, and setting, breathwork sessions can elicit a powerful emotional release and help people process trauma without any substances.
Eight Stages of Awakening
This isn’t just breathwork. It’s a 90-minute sonic ceremony. An odyssey through the eight stages of awakening — from resistance to release, contraction to connection.
Featuring an original score by Enfold co-founders Steve & Austin, designed to move your body, open your heart, and transcend the thinking mind.
This session is designed for you to do on your own or with your friends and community. Set up some great speakers or sync up a Spotify listening session and drop in together!
You can stream the Eight Stages of Awakening anytime on any major streaming platform. Just search “Eight Stages of Awakening.”
On-Demand Breathwork
We have a large selection of breathwork sessions to choose from. Many are created by us, and others from Othership, the biggest breathwork platform in the world.