The Experience

What is Somatic Breathwork


The change you are searching for is in the work you are avoiding

Somatic Breathwork and your Nervous System

Somatic Breathwork is a simple yet powerful tool that taps into your nervous system - the electrical system of your body. 

Your nervous system is designed to process and grow through stressful experiences. But if stress or trauma goes unresolved, over time it causes dysregulation of your nervous system.

When your nervous system is dysregulated, it creates a state of dis-ease within your body. Dis-Ease = Disease. It may show up in the form of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, physical pain, or illness. You may experience difficulties in your personal and professional life as a result.

Somatic breathwork is a transformative experience that can regulate your nervous system and completely change the way you feel. The state of your nervous system determines how you show up in life, so let’s take a deeper look into your nervous system.

Your nervous system operates in two states: 

  1. Sympathetic state (fight/flight/freeze) which activates during a threat or perceived danger and is meant to keep you safe
  2. Parasympathetic state (reset/digest/relax) is when your body to repairs itself and rests

If your nervous system is designed to process stress and to help you grow… why are so many of us walking around feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, and dis-connected?

Primarily because your mind gets in the way of the natural processes of your body. Your body naturally processes stress through deep belly breathing, sound, and movement.

Animals in the wild (humans are animals living in an unnatural environment) regulate their nervous systems as well. The video below shows an Impala experiencing a traumatic, near death moment and then shaking off the stress so that it can reset its nervous system.

(see how the impala uses deep belly breaths to stimulate its Sympathetic Nervous system to complete the reset process by shaking uncontrollably before walking off)

Humans are designed to process stress in a similar way, but because we are taught to “Suck it Up” and that showing expression is a sign of weakness, instead of processing it we hold it inside and this is why most of us move through lives in a state of contraction with unregulated nervous systems.

This is why Somatic Breathwork is such a powerful tool when experienced in a safe environment with trained professionals. You will use your breath to safely bring your body into a sympathetic state so that you can release past experiences that are holding you back and then you will be guided into your parasympathetic state where you can complete the process of regulating your nervous system.

When you clear, you become clear.

Just taking one-hour to consciously use the breath to reset your nervous system can have transformational healing results. Moving us beyond that stuck feeling back into a state of flow.

Breathing consciously has numerous health benefits, and the great part is it won’t cause all the side effects you see in the commercials from medications. Somatic Breathwork is a healthy and safe way to help your body let go of the stress and traumas it’s been holding onto.

If you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, repeating negative thoughts, anger, even unexplained physical pain, stagnant or stuck in your life, then Somatic Breathwork might be right for you.

Resources to Learn more about Somatic Breathwork

If you want to learn more about Somatic Breathwork, we highly encourage you to go deeper into the following resources:

What to Expect in a Session

  • A one-hour guided somatic breathwork journey into the intelligence of your body. You will be guided through verbal cueing, intentional music, and optional hands-on touch
  • You will be lying down for the duration of the session with your eyes closed so you can deeply connect with yourself
  • In the first 30-minutes, we will use the breath to safely bring your nervous system into a fight or flight state. Suppressed emotions, stress, tension, or potential trauma may come to your awareness - this is where you have an opportunity to RELEASE what’s holding you back in life.
  • In the second half of the session, we will use the breath to calm your body down and bring you back into a relaxed state. This is where you get to connect with how you WANT to feel - clarity, purpose, love, gratitude, freedom, etc. After you release what’s holding you back, you become clear. You get to choose what you fill yourself up with.
  • Somatic Breathwork is a powerful reset for your nervous system. We invite you to breathe into what’s holding you back so you can feel fully alive again.

Benefits of Somatic Breathwork:

  • Release physical pain and tension from the body
  • Reduced feelings of anxiety and depression
  • Connection to self and community
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Feeling relaxed and at ease
  • Increased mental clarity

**Benefits vary from person to person

Your breath can completely change how you feel

Before a session…

Your body communicates through sensations. If you feel anxiety, depression, chronic stress, repeating thought patterns, physical pain, or stagnant in your life… These are each a sign from your body that you need a way to release the built-up pressure.

It’s common to feel resistance before your first session. Somatic breathwork is a deep internal experience with yourself. But the Exhale Team will be here to guide and support you through the entire process.

During a session….

Your body knows exactly how to heal itself, all you have to do is breathe. You will use the breath to clear out stress, blockages, and pressure by discharging it through your body.

By letting go of what’s holding you back, you create space to feel how you want to feel.

After a session….

You may feel much more connected to yourself. Many people express feeling physically lighter… more clear mentally… and more relaxed than they’ve ever felt.

We encourage you to take time for yourself to process your experience through journaling, time in nature, or quality time with yourself. The most important part of this work is how you integrate your experience into your daily life.

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Community Events

Our community events are an immersive Somatic Breathwork experience that will connect you with the natural healing ability of your body. Stress is an inevitable part of life, but you don’t have to live in a stressed state. Your body is equipped with the tools to naturally release stress. We are here to show you how.

Together we give each other permission to feel ALIVE again. Healing happens in the presence of an empathetic witness. Community events are a space for you to to witness others in their healing and to be witnessed in your healing. You will do the work on your own but you don’t have to do it alone.

We offer community events at various locations around the Treasure Valley. Go to our calendar to find an event near you.

Somatic Experience

This 8-week experience is a deep-dive somatic breathwork experience designed to elevate and propel you into new levels of introspection and growth. This container will expose you to a community of like-minded individuals who are seeking more clarity, purpose, and connection in their lives. You will be guided through private group breathwork sessions, integrative sessions for further somatic education, and weekly reflective practices as you navigate personal and professional challenges with greater clarity and intention.
Coming in 2024! You can join the waitlist here.

Self Care Sunday

Self Care Sunday combines various modalities such as somatic breathwork, ice baths, guided meditation, HIIT workouts, and yoga to bring you a healing experience full of variety. No single modality is the only piece in your healing journey. Self Care Sunday is a fun and supportive environment for you to get out of your comfort zone and connect with people who are also seeking a healthier, more aligned life-styles.

See our event calendar for upcoming events.

Men’s Events

Men’s events are a space for men to express themselves in a healthy way. We recognize that men feel and go through so much but oftentimes don’t have the support or space for healthy release. Feeling doesn’t have to be a weakness. It takes courage and strength to feel your emotions. The men in our events are ready to show up and support each other in becoming more embodied, clear versions of themselves.

See our event calendar for upcoming events.

Private 1:1 session

A private session may be for you if you are not ready for a group experience or would like to receive personalized support through your session. You will be guided by a certified somatic breathwork practitioner before, during, and after your session so you can properly prepare and integrate your experience into your life. We are here to help you find the answers within yourself through pre-session and post-session clarity calls, individualized journal prompts, and a breathwork session that is tailored to your intention.
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Testimonials

Jesse Nessen
Hadas Eliyaho Hai
Aimee Derrick
Dylan Mason
Brooke Berry

Memberships & Packages

8-Week Somatic Experience COMING IN 2024
  • A  8-week container designed to elevate and propel you into new levels of introspection and growth through somatic awareness & community engagement
  • Includes: private group somatic breathwork sessions, partner activities, journal prompts, reflective practices, integrative and educational sessions, and on-going support through the 8-week container
  • Limited spaces available - small, intimate group setting
  • Coming in 2024 - join the waitlist!
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Unlimited Annual $999
  • Unlimited access to all public community events (in-person and online group events, somatic sunday)
  • Cannot be shared and transferred to other clients
  • Auto-renew is annual - may cancel with minimum of 15 days notice prior to next billing date

**8-week program not included

Join
Ultimate Somatic Reset $350
  • One private 1:1 session ($300 value)
  • One community event ($55 value)
  • One Somatic Sunday ($75 value)
  • Can be used at any location for public events
  • Expires one year after purchase date
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Monthly Unlimited $120
  • Unlimited access to all public community events
  • Somatic Sunday included
  • Auto-renew each month - May cancel with minimum of 15 days notice prior to next billing date
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Private 1:1 Session $299
  • Offered online and in-person
  • A private session may be for you if you are not ready for a group experience or would like to receive personalized support through your session
  • You will be guided by a certified somatic breathwork practitioner before, during, and after your session so you can properly prepare and integrate your experience into your life. 
  • We are here to help you find the answers within yourself through pre-session and post-session clarity calls, individualized journal prompts, and a breathwork session that is tailored to your intention.
Book a Private Session
Somatic Sunday
  • Offered once a month
  • A combination of wellness modalities including but not limited to somatic breathwork, meditation, ice baths, HIIT workouts, and yoga
  • Each Somatic Sunday is a unique combination of modalities to elevate your wellness journey
  • Check out the event details to learn more about the modalities available at each Somatic Sunday
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Community Event
  • Weekly classes available
  • Public group sessions are held at various locations throughout the Treasure Valley
  • Connect with like minded individuals who are seeking growth and healing
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**Rates will be increasing in 2024
DISCLAIMER
Somatic Release Breathwork™ is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. It is not appropriate for pregnant women, for persons with cardiovascular problems, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, history of seizures, stroke, major psychiatric conditions, recent surgery, acute infectious illness, or epilepsy. If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician.
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