

Breathwork for anxiety and panic
Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by anxiety?
Breathwork is a scientifically proven, natural and effective way to reclaim your peace of mind and enhance your overall wellbeing.
Numerous studies have shown that breathwork under the guidance of a trained instructor, which focuses physiological mechanisms and incorporates carbon dioxide chemoreceptor sensitivity, can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and create longer-term somatic changes.
Breathing plays a crucial role in the regulation of the autonomic nervous system, which consists of two main branches:
The Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is responsible for the "fight, flight or freeze" response. It prepares the body for stressful situations by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and redirecting blood flow to muscles.
The Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), often referred to as the "rest and digest" system, promotes a state of calm and recovery. It slows the heart rate, stimulates digestion, and facilitates a state of relaxation. The vagus nerve is a key component of the PNS and plays a critical role in mediating the effects of controlled breathing.
Research reports that:
'Breathing pattern disorders affect around 10% of adults. But dysfunctional breathing is much more prevalent than you might realise. A whopping 75% of people with anxiety have a diagnosable breathing problem.'
- The Oxygen Advantage
If you're unsure about committing to a full breathwork session, why not try a taster session:
Benefits
“I found the session amazing - so many different things and the realisation of breathing correctly - the sense of calm was another world."
"More people need to do this - it was incredible....... I had eight hours sleep last night which hasn't happened in a very long time!"
“Penny's breathwork session made such an impact with me.”
“I was so impressed with how Penny talked about the science behind breathing, especially as I am a scientist."
"A note of thanks for the course. It has been well worth joining. Your instruction so clear and I enjoyed the sessions"
“Thank you so much for the recordings - they really helped me with the travelling especially on the plane and it helped me stay calm and relax so I could enjoy my holiday”
