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Episode 102: What If Relaxation Feels Unsafe
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Ever tried to calm down and somehow ended up more anxious? That moment is the doorway into nervous system work, not proof you’re doing it wrong. Kira speaks with somatic integration coach and certified breathwork facilitator Jonathan Schechter about why breathwork can feel incredible for some people and edgy for others, especially when your system has learned that staying on guard is what keeps you safe.
We walk through a clear framework for different types of breathwork: practices that build awareness, techniques that regulate the nervous system (downshifting for sleep and…
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