Holotropic Breathwork, Medical information
Holotropic Breathwork™ is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. Holotropic Breathwork™ can involve experiences accompanied by very strong emotional and physical release. This workshop is not appropriate for pregnant women, or for persons with severe cardiovascular problems, severe hypertension, severe mental illness or acute infectious illness.
There are other situations for which we ask you to obtain a written release from your doctor. These situations include recent surgery/fractures, epilepsy, glaucoma and retinal detachment. If this applies to you we will let you know what you can share with your doctor regarding the nature of this work so that your doctor can give you an informed consent. We have found that doctors are generally willing to do this.
If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, consult your physician or therapist, as well as Jeffrey and Cielle before attending.
Your answers to the following questions are to assist your facilitators and will be kept strictly confidential. Please answer all questions as completely as possible.