Medical disclaimer

Last updated: August 6, 2026

This website does not provide medical advice. All content on this Site — text, images, videos and links — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it must not be relied on as such.

No clinician–patient relationship

Reading this Site, or contacting us about it, does not create a clinician–patient, therapist–client or other professional relationship. We are not able to answer questions about your health, your symptoms or your treatment, and we will not do so.

Always ask a professional first

Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any question you have about a medical condition or before starting any breathing practice. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read on this Site.

Speak to a professional before starting a breathing practice if any of the following apply to you:

• you are pregnant or recently gave birth;
• you have a respiratory condition such as asthma, COPD or emphysema;
• you have a cardiovascular condition, high or low blood pressure, or have had a stroke;
• you have epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
• you have a history of fainting, dizziness or low blood sugar;
• you have glaucoma or increased intracranial pressure;
• you have a psychiatric condition, or a history of panic attacks, psychosis, dissociation or trauma;
• you have had recent surgery or a recent injury;
• you are taking medication that affects your heart rate, blood pressure or breathing.

Practise safely

Some techniques described on this Site involve hyperventilation, breath retention or intense and prolonged breathing patterns. These can cause light-headedness, dizziness, fainting, tingling in the hands and face, muscle spasm, and strong emotional responses.

• Never practise breath retention or intense breathing in or near water. Breath-holding before or during swimming can cause a fatal blackout underwater.
• Never practise while driving, cycling or operating machinery.
• Practise sitting or lying down, somewhere you cannot hurt yourself if you faint.
• Stop immediately if you feel unwell, and return to normal breathing.
• Advanced practices such as holotropic-style breathwork should be done with a trained facilitator present.

You practise anything described on this Site entirely at your own risk.

Emergencies

If you think you may have a medical emergency, or you are struggling to breathe, call your local emergency number immediately — 911 in the United States — or go to your nearest emergency department. Do not rely on this Site.

If you are in emotional distress or crisis, in the United States and Canada you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day.

Accuracy and third-party content

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