In the vast majority of cases, breathwork practice and somatic movement are a safe, enjoyable, and enlightening experience, if you're unsure, consult your medical doctor but please don't be put off by the necessary, precautionary awareness of the risks.

In participating in a breathwork and somatic movement session you acknowledge that you feel ready for the experience and any emotional, physical, or otherwise expression, healing, release, sensation, and/or emotional/mental/spiritual growth and/or muscle soreness that may occur. You also acknowledge that it is not the responsibility of Rachel if such changes do or do not occur.

It is up to you to assess whether you are ready to partake in the session of somatic movement and conscious connected breathwork. If you suffer from specific injuries or disease or mental health issues it is best to consult with your GP first.

Certain practices of breathwork are not advised during pregnancy. Seek advice from your doctor before practicing breathwork while pregnant.

No practices given in the space are a substitution for medical care, diagnosis, or advice.

Since any and all sessions are experiential and the extent of any and all session(s) risks and benefits are not fully known, in joining the session, you are agreeing to assume and accept full complete responsibility for any known and unknown risks associated with your participation including any physical injury, psychological or emotional effects, death, loss, or property damage.

Note: Breathwork and somatic movement can result in certain specific physiological changes in the body and in physical and emotional release and delayed onset muscle soreness. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated:

It is crucial that you seek medical advice prior to participating in somatic movement and breathwork if any of the following are relevant to you:

  • Pregnancy (at any stage)

  • Vaccination within 3 months of the session

  • Severe PTSD or trauma

  • Actively using recreational drugs

  • Taking any medication that alters brain chemistry like anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, ADD, OCD medications, etc.

  • Detached Retina

  • Glaucoma

  • Kidney disease

  • High Blood Pressure

  • Cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack or stroke

  • Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen

  • Uncontrolled thyroid conditions

  • Diabetes

  • Severe Asthma— for mild to moderate asthma, we can discuss but you must bring your inhaler to the session

  • Epilepsy

  • History of Seizures

  • Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition

  • Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years

  • Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release

    Please make sure you are not on the contraindication list and/or have been cleared by your doctor before joining the session.