“Magic’s just science that we don’t understand yet“
-Arthur C. Clarke
Aspects of Breathwork that science has not yet fully explained:
1. Emotional Release
While it is clear that Breathwork can lead to a beneficial emotional release, the exact way it works is not fully understood. But my own instructor JP Crimi (breathewithjp.com) likened the positive impact to “20 years of therapy without saying a word.” His quote doesn’t go far enough. For many, Breathwork offers relief from difficult past events they didn’t even realize they were still hanging onto.
2. Altered States of Consciousness
Breathwork is even known to induce altered states of consciousness similar to those achieved through psychedelics or hypnosis. It can seem like plant medicine, without the plant side effects.
“breathing control gives … strength, vitality, inspiration, and magic powers”
Zhuang Zhou 莊子 Chinese philosopher 369BC