Julia: "Spiritual Breathing originated from Rebirthing and Conscious Connected Energy Breathing, and was developed and perfected by Dan Brule, now being spread all over the world. Interestingly enough, it seems to be more popular in other countries than in the U.S. There are many books in other languages, and almost none in English. Possibly one reason is that americans would rather do their inner work more "one the surface", it's not that easy for the to really let go, andtruly get out of the way which this breathwork process encourages us to do. Maybe it's because for people in the U.S. it's too scary to let go of the control, or they can't see much value in it. I don't know. It's just interesting to watch it happen. Even some of those who have had most incredible and enlightening experiences through Spiritual Breathing ot Breath of Love breathwork, are afraid to dive back into the experience because they know on a subconscious level that they will need to loose control again. And thei mind and ego of course don't want to let it happen."

Deepening through Spiritual Breathing tend to be really soft though. It allows us to experience awakening of healing energies and calming forces within us in a gentle, flowing, loving way. The main goal is gentle transformation, and loving integration.

The practitioner is continuously and intuitively guiding and supporting the breather to go as far and as deep as he/she is ready to go at that moment. Sometimes some energy or bodywork is used to help to release the tension. Also verbal guidance and positive affirmations help hold the space of total safety and relaxation, assiting easy processing of energy, letting go of repressed emotions and subconscious memories.

There is no wrong or right nor bad or good way. It is about being totally and unconditionally Present with whatever "IS", learning to welcome, embrace and trust everything to be Divine. It's a moment-to-moment journey and every single breath on it is a gentle healing of letting go. It directs many so called “unconscious” reactions or “involuntary” processes, regulates our physiological, emotional, psychological and spiritual states.

Spiritual Breathing techniques are sometimes combined with the power of thought, sound, visualization or other modalities that are intuitively guided or feel good to the receiver. The only unchangable part of it is Conscious Connected Breathing where a cleansing breath pattern, deep relaxation, and conscious and allowing presence are used.

In daily life Breathwork experience and Spiritual Breathing skills help us to stay grounded in our body and in present moment reality. The breath is a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind. Opening the channel between those mental compartments, it stimulates exchange and balance between the intellectual and the instinctual, the rational and the intuitive, between the masculine and the feminine aspects of our being.

Putting our attention on the breath is like putting our attention in neutral. It is safe. By diverting attention from upsetting thoughts, feelings and images, it conserves mental energy, and allows life force flow through our bodies more fully and freely. It pulls energy away from anxiety producing mental activity, dysfunctional self-talk, useless rational chatter, and unhealthy habits. It helps us, on our own, succeed where psychotherapy and pharmacology have failed.

Simply turning to the Breath is turning towards Spirit. By turning to the Breath, we turn toward our Spiritual Self, that non-physical yet essential aspect of our Being revealing our ultimate potential, powerful vitality and unconditional Joy of the moment.

Spiritual Breathing takes us deeper than a conscious mind could ever take us. It opens us wider than any trying or struggle could ever open us. This process really empowers us to get out of the way and let the Spirit, Universe, Highest Good or Divine Flow live through us. And from this space we find ourselves receiving and giving effortlessly, loving each moment just as it is, with great trust and honor for the whole creation, and love for our expression in this world.