Integrative Breath Therapy helps to begin a new life with a fresh mind and free it from the bondages of the past. Integrative breath therapy is a healing technique to harmonize the mind with our body and soul and help to cleanse away the noxious patterns. It is also called as the Rebirth therapy, where guided breathing is carried out and suppressed emotions and experiences are integrated to form a fresh personality.
History
This healing method uses simple breathing technique and connects to a deeper understanding of the power of thought. This technique is similar to practices followed in yoga. It was developed by Leonard Orr in San Francisco in early 1970s and has a western approach and appeal. He developed this therapy with breathing in bath tubs or hot tubs as being a great source to connect breath with past memories.
Principle
The principle of Integrative Breath Work is based on the concept that every individual is in control of their state and circumstances they are into. Hence it is possible for them to change these situations if they wish to. This therapy aims at helping people to change themselves by self exploration with the help of a trained practitioner.
Method
This therapy functions as a science and art in itself, it has to be practiced with the help of a trained expert. The practitioner helps the individual to get into the past experiences and find out the suppressed emotions and memories. All this is done with the help of breath work and it is integrated with consciousness of the mind.
Each therapy session can last for 1 to 2 hours or even more if required. The therapist helps to achieve connection and integrate the breathing in and breathing out process, which produces a deep lasting effect. This helps the individual to access the suppressed emotions and memories and any altered states of consciousness. Gradually, this helps to bring about a transformation and development of a fresh personality like in rebirthing.
Benefits
This therapy is found useful in
- Changing long-standing patterns of self-limitation
- Improving self-esteem
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Healing trauma from infancy to life
- Promoting wellness through enhanced breathing and boosting the immune system in the body
- Connecting deeply with one’s spiritual self
- Developing a positive attitude by opening oneself and fostering the capacity to love and live.
