HOLOSOMATIC BREATHWORK

Holosomatic Breathwork

During this powerful experience, you will explore the depths of your being through conscious connected breathing. Holo (whole) somatic (body) Breathwork is a practice that combines breath, movement, energy, and sound to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery.

Located at Cultivate Yoga Avon on Ridgeland Drive in Avon, OH, this event offers a safe and nurturing environment for you to dive deep within yourself. Whether you are new to breathwork or have previous experience, this event is open to all levels.

Discover the profound benefits of Holosomatic Breathwork such as releasing tension and stress, clearing energetic blockages, access repressed emotions, wandering the depths of your being, awakening your body's natural healing abilities, improving the function of the respiratory system, et al. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your breath, body, and tap into your inner wisdom. Come as you are. Please carefully review the following information:

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
– Pregnancy
– Epilepsy
– Detached retina
– Glaucoma
– Uncontrolled high blood pressure
– Cardiovascular Diseases (including prior heart attack)
– Diagnosed mental disorders (manic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, paranoia, psychotic episodes, depersonalization, etc.)
– Strokes, TIA´s, seizures or other brain/neurological conditions
– A history of aneurysms in your immediate family
– Use of prescription blood thinners
– Hospitalized for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the past 5 years
– Osteoporosis or physical injuries that are not fully healed
– Acute somatic and viral diseases
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-II and COPD-III)
– Chronic diseases with symptoms of decompensation or terminal illness
– Individual intolerance of oxygen insufficiency
– Cancer, unless IHT is prescribed by a doctor
- Fasting (more than 6 hours)
– **Asthma** it is ok to participate but you MUST bring your inhaler/medication

Contraindications are conditions in which breathwork is NOT advised.
I understand that if any of the above mentioned conditions are applicable to me, I am obliged to inform the facilitator AHEAD of time. I have hereby been advised that I should talk to my physician and/or psychotherapist if I had any questions about my physical or mental ability to safely participate in this preferred activity. If I have chosen not to obtain a physician's consent prior to my participation in Breathwork, I hereby agree that I am doing so solely at my own risk. I understand that is my responsibility to participate in activities that are appropriate for the current status of my health and to modify the Breathwork activity to accommodate my own needs or limitations. I agree that if there is any change in this representation, I will promptly advise the Facilitator(s). If I have any questions or concerns about whether a particular activity is appropriate to my current health status, I understand it is my responsibility to ask my doctor before I participate in such activity.

WAIVER:
I have voluntarily enrolled in this Breathwork activity. I understand that I am under no obligation of any kind to participate in this Breathwork activity, and I voluntarily enter this into this Waiver and Release of Liability.

I understand that Breathwork is a personal growth experience designed to enhance the quality of life and is not a substitute for psychotherapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed. I understand that I am responsible for creating and implementing my own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, decisions, choices, actions, and results. As such, I agree that the Breathwork Facilitator(s) is not and will not be liable for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of services provided by the Facilitator(s). I understand that this Breathwork activity is not medically supervised, and that the Facilitator(s) are neither licensed psychotherapists nor licensed medical professionals, and that breathwork a not a substitute for any medical diagnosis or medical treatment.

I understand that this Breathwork activity will involve strong connected breathing and may include guided meditation. I understand that Breathwork can involve dramatic experiences accompanied by strong emotional and physical responses or releases. I understand that I might find Breathwork physically, emotionally, and/or mentally stressful. I hereby affirm that I am in good health and able to participate in this activity. I do not have any physical or mental conditions which would impair my ability to engage in this activity or which would otherwise endanger my health during this Breathwork activity, or which would cause any risk of harm to myself or other participants.
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I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Facilitator(s) and the Company and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and beneficiaries from and against any and all claims and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out of my participation in this Breathwork activity. In consideration of my participation in this Breathwork activity, I hereby waive and release the Facilitator(s) and/or any assigns or beneficiaries from any and all claims, costs, liability, and expenses for any injury loss or damage whether known, anticipated, or unanticipated arising from my participation in Breathwork with the Company and the Facilitator(s).

This Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read this Waiver and Release of Liability in its entirety and fully understand it.

BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO THE WAIVER, HAVE REVIEWED THE CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND CAN CONFIRM YOU ARE OF SOUND MIND AND ABLE TO PERFORM BREATHWORK.

PREP FOR THE SESSION:
Leave 1.5 - 2 hour gap between your last meal and the event. If you must eat, make it light.
Wear modest/comfortable/loose clothes. You will be asked to silence phones and remove watches.

Please arrive a few minutes early to prepare the following for your session:

yoga mat, sleeping pad, or folded blankets to lay on
water
tissues
1 small/thin pillowjournal/paper, pen
** 2 blankets or 1 blanket/1 bolster or cushion (1 to cover self and 1 as a prop) **There are public props available onsite.
(optional but recommended) eye mask/cloth
(optional) crystals, cards, etc... anything you'd like to create a ceremonial vibe

You might like to create an intention for your experience. It's not necessary but a point of focus can help guide your journey. An intention can be a short statement: I intend to... or an open ended question. See you soon!