THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONSCIOUS BREATHWORK

✢ IT GOES BEYOND STRESS-BUSTING

‘Breathwork can help with depression, anxiety, addictions, physical pain or emotional challenges,’ says Hannah Goodman of breathwork company Grounded Life (grounded.life). ‘It’s great for boosting creativity, developing presence of mind, restoring inner peace and gaining a new perspective.’

✢ IT’S A MEDITATION SUPPORT ACT

Like the idea of meditation but struggle to still your mind? Breathwork could help you get there faster, as it shifts you quickly into that headspace. ‘It simply acts as a fast track to a successful meditation practice,’ says Hannah.

✢ YOU SHOULDN’T TRY IT AT HOME

At least, not until you’ve been taught. ‘In our workshops, before we breathe we talk through what the practice is and the techniques we use,’ says Hannah. ‘After you feel comfortable with what you’re doing, you can take time at home to connect with your breath in this way.’