FIRST TIME BREATHER
INFO, RELEASE & WAIVER
Please read the following and complete the breathwork release & waiver below prior to attending any Baba's Breathwork events - online or in-person.Failure to complete the waiver will result in you being unable to attend the Breathwork event.
Since it’s a your first time coming to a Breathwork session with me, I’ve put together some things to make sure the session goes smoothly for you and you get the most out of it.
Please read the below 🙏
Get Comfortable for the duration of the journey.
You will be lying down for the session. Please bring a yoga Mat and an eye mask with you (if you have one). It is good to have a blanket with you to put over your body to avoid getting cold. You’ll be in this position for about 50 minutes, so you want to make sure you’re comfortable.
Conscious Connected Breathing
You will be guided to use a Conscious Connected Breath through a gently relaxed open mouth during the session. When we use this breath we inhale fully and deeply with effort into the belly and lungs, and release the breath on the exhale (like a sigh). The breath will be connected, meaning that there is no pause between the inhales and exhales. We will practice together before the session begins.
What does this do?
When breathing this way, we charge the body with oxygen and reduce the carbon dioxide levels. This creates an alkaline state in the body which creates an environment where pathogens cannot survive. On a subtle level, this helps with the release of any trapped energy within the body that could have come as a result of a past traumatic experience (emotional or physical, known or unknown). 70% of toxins leave the body through the breath, so this technique helps to detoxify the body. Oxygenated blood also carries and absorbs nutrients and vitamins more efficiently.
What will I experience?
Experiences of Breathwork are as unique as the people who take the journey. Everybody is wired differently and no two sessions are the same. However, the following are the most common recorded experiences:
* A sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat, which will pass if you keep your awareness on the breath.
* You may move into an altered state of consciousness and feel some dissociation from the body.
* Tetany may occur. This is the cramping of the hands, feet, lips or jaw. This is normal, and happens as a result of the reduced CO2 levels in your system. You can reduce the intensity of tetany by slowing your breath and breathing through your nose.
* You may feel the need to tremble or move - just listen to your body and move however you feel.
* Strong emotions may come up, and you can allow them to be fully expressed in movement, crying, or shouting.
* Tears may come, but we like tears here!
Please remember that you are fully in control of the intensity of your experience through regulating your breathing. Trust that you will only experience what you’re ready for.
It can be helpful to remember that everything will return to normal after the session is finished.
Post-breathe
Have a bottle of water near you for after the session, and a journal to take some notes to remember your experiences or create some inspired, funky drawings.
Contraindications
If you have any of the following conditions, we recommend you not to attend a Breathwork session with us at this time. Please reply to this email,so that we can fully refund you. Your full discretion is respected:
* Detached retina
* Cardiovascular disease
* Any aneurysms
* Epilepsy
* Bipolar or schizophrenia
* Uncontrolled diabetes / Thyroid problems
* High blood pressure
* Pregnancy
Above all, come to the session with an open mind and heart, without expectations of what will happen. You will be completely supported on your journey, and I am here to guide and answer any questions you might have.
Breathwork Release & Waiver
For the purposes of this Release and Waiver, the term “Releasees” shall refer to any or all of:
1. Name of Practitioner: Matthew Teague
2. Name of organization, company or legal entity: 'Baba's'
3. The heirs, assigns, successors, employees, volunteers and/or associates of Matthew Teague and/or 'Baba's'
I, (“the Releasor”), understand and acknowledge that the discussions, consultations and Baba's session(s) I have, the Releasees:
a) are not intended to replace any relationship I have with my medical doctor and/or primary health care provider(s);b) are not intended to constitute medical advice or any substitution for medical care or psychiatric treatment;
c) are not intended to be relied on for prescriptions, recommendations, diagnosis or treatment in relation to any health problem or disease;
I understand that during therapy and/or breathwork sessions with Baba's I might experience challenging emotions or sensations connected to my past. I understand that I have the right to refuse an inquiry or terminate a session at all times.
I understand that a Baba's Breathwork session may include physical touch designed to support me in my journey, and that I have the right to refuse touch by using the word ‘stop’.
I understand that if I am taking any medications or have any medical conditions such as, but not being limited to: schizophrenia, bi-polar, epilepsy, heart conditions, uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid conditions, any aneurysm or pregnancy, that I must advise the facilitator/s. I also understand that even though I have been accepted as a participant, I am responsible for any consequence resulting from the Baba's Breathwork Session.
I certify that I have taken medical advice relating to any physical, mental or emotional condition that may impair my judgment, or have any affect on my physical health in any way during or after a session of Baba's Breathwork.
I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible for consulting my primary health care provider or a medical doctor in the event that I have or am suspect to have a health problem.
I am encouraged by Matthew Teague to make my health care decisions in partnership with my medical doctor and/or primary health care provider(s) on the basis of my own research regarding the effectiveness of Baba's Breathwork sessions and the importance of diet, exercise, supplementation, stress management and emotional and mental work.
I understand and acknowledge that, in undertaking a Baba's Breathwork session with any of the Releasees, I am doing so at my own risk. It is with that understanding that I voluntarily execute this release and waiver.
I, acting on behalf of myself, my heirs and my assigns, hereby release the Releasees from any actions, causes of action, complaints, claims, damages, costs and expenses of any kind with respect to or arising out of any the discussions, consultations and/or Baba's Breathwork session(s) I have had or may have with any of the Releasees now and forever.
I understand what whatever I discuss within the sessions is confidential; however standard professional practice states Baba'sis required by law to release confidential information if:
1. A child or a vulnerable adult is experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect,
2. I intend to harm myself or others,
3. A court order has been issued requiring release of confidential information to a lawyer or judge.
I confirm that I have read the above information and have had an opportunity to ask questions to clarify my understanding of the information.
I agree to receiving updates from Baba's via Email in the future regarding offerings and events.