"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." — Rumi
The Power of Group Breathwork | Tapping into Our Internal Guiding Intelligence
Group breathwork is a profound practice that harnesses the innate wisdom of the body and mind through
the power of conscious breathing. Rooted in ancient traditions and refined through modern techniques,
breathwork allows individuals to access expanded states of awareness, emotional release, and deep healing.
Among the many approaches, holotropic breathwork, developed by psychiatrist Dr. Stanislav Grof,
stands out as a method designed to facilitate self-exploration and transformation through controlled breathing,
evocative music, and a supportive group setting.
At the heart of breathwork is the Internal Guiding Intelligence (IGI), a deep inner wisdom
that we can trust and surrender to. This intelligence knows what needs to arise for our healing and growth,
guiding us through whatever emotions, insights, or physical sensations emerge in the practice.
The key is to let go of expectations and surrender to the process, understanding that the only way past is through.
As we breathe, we cultivate trust in this natural unfolding, allowing our IGI to lead us toward resolution and clarity.
When practiced in a group setting, breathwork takes on another layer of depth. There is a collective intelligence
that emerges when we breathe together, an energy that supports and amplifies each participant’s journey.
The process doesn’t begin the moment we lie down to breathe—it begins the moment we commit to showing up.
This commitment sets powerful shifts in motion, preparing us to release what no longer serves us
and embrace what is waiting to unfold.
The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Breathwork
A regular breathwork practice offers profound benefits, both mentally and physically.
Psychological Benefits
Emotional release and healing
Breathwork provides a safe space to process suppressed
emotions, trauma, and stress
Increased self-awareness
By quieting the analytical mind, breathwork helps
access deeper intuition and clarity
Reduced anxiety and depression
Studies suggest that conscious breathing regulates
the nervous system, reducing symptoms
of anxiety and depression
Enhanced creativity and insight
Accessing altered states of consciousness can
lead to profound personal insights and
creative breakthroughs
Physical Benefits
Nervous system regulation
Breathwork shifts the body from a state of stress
(sympathetic nervous system) to relaxation
(parasympathetic nervous system)
Increased oxygenation
Deep breathing improves circulation and oxygen
supply to the brain and body, enhancing
energy and focus
Improved immune function
Conscious breathing supports detoxification,
reduces inflammation, and strengthens the immune response
Release of stored tension - many participants experience
a deep physical relaxation and release of
chronic muscular tension
By committing to a regular breathwork practice, whether
individually or in a group, we open the door to
deep transformation, healing, and connection with our truest selves
When we surrender to the breath, we surrender to life itself,
trusting in the intelligence that guides us forward
Meet your facilitator
Tahn Miller
When my son suffered a debilitating mental health crisis, I could never have anticipated the trajectory it would set my life on.
In the process of healing him I healed myself and turned my life toward healing others. I didn't realise it was a journey that we both needed to take but as I reflect, what was one of the most difficult times in our life, I can also say has been the greatest gift.
I have always known the body if given the opportunity, is self healing. What I have come to learn is that through focused attention we make ourselves sick, sad, isolated from one another. Simply by the way that we think.
I have seen first hand that through focused attention we can also make ourselves well, joyful and connected to one another. Simply by the way that we think.
We are energetic beings living a physically manifest life which is nothing more than the outward projection of our internal attention.
Breathwork is a powerful practice that can support deep relaxation, emotional release, and overall well-being.
However, because it can create shifts in your body and nervous system, it’s important to ensure that it’s safe for you to participate. If you have certain medical conditions—especially those affecting your heart, blood pressure, vision, or neurological health—you may need to take extra precautions or consult with a healthcare provider before joining a session.
Our priority is your safety and well-being, so please take a moment to review the list below. If you’re unsure whether breathwork is right for you, we encourage you to seek medical advice to help you make an informed decision.
For safety purposes, we do not allow persons with the following medical or psychiatric conditions to participate in a breathwork session:
Aneurysms
If either you have had an aneurysm or if more than one person in your immediate family (parent, child or sibling) has had one. – In breathwork, while many times the participant just lies or sits quietly with all of the processing being internal, there are also times when the participant spontaneously starts moving around and/or vocalizing while emotional material is being released which could place the arteries of the brain under strain. If you have already had an aneurysm, this type of experience may put you at increased risk of having another. In most cases, brain aneurysms are not hereditary, and there is generally only a single case in a family. Occasionally, however, an individual with a brain aneurysm will have other family members who are affected. When two or more first-degree relatives (parent, child, or sibling) have proven aneurysms, these are called “familial aneurysms.” Individuals in these families may be at higher risk of developing aneurysms than the general population.
Asthma (please have your inhaler available during your breathwork session)
If you have asthma, you are welcome to breathe, but your must have your inhaler available as sometimes, during breathwork, in cases of psychosomatic illnesses such as asthma, your psyche may actually intensify the symptoms as it is trying to ameliorate the condition.
Cardiovascular disease and/or irregularities including prior heart attack
Strong emotional release and/or physical movement can put stress on the cardio system.
Detached Retina
Breathing faster and deeper reduces intraocular pressure. This increases the risk of having permanent vision damage for a person with a detached retina.
Epilepsy
There is an increased chance of having a seizure during breathwork due to the faster deeper breathing. A couple of studies/articles on this can be found at:
Glaucoma
Sometimes, during an intense process, the breather may stess and strain internally, which could temporarily increase intraocular pressure which would make the symptoms of glaucoma worse. In addition, if, after a session, you have blurred vision, it could be a symptom of an undiagnosed case of glaucoma and you should get your eyes examined before continuing breathwork.
High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication
Strong emotional release and/or intense physical movement can exacerbate high blood pressure issues, raising it even higher than it is. If it is controlled by medication, it is not an issue.
History of strokes or seizures
You must have a written medical clearance from your specialist before participating in the breathwork.
Osteoporosis (normally OK)
Osteoporosis is normally OK, unless it is serious enough whereby moving around actively could cause physical damage to your body. Sometimes, people get quite active in their sessions.
Pregnancy
In breathwork, the deeper breathing creates certain physiological changes in your body, including making your blood more alkaline. This is the same blood that goes through the fetus. Since there have, to our knowledge, never been any studies on the impact of this on the health of the fetus, we do not allow pregnant women to do breathwork. In addition, later in pregnancy, if a breather has a “rebirthing” style of experience, it could trigger premature contractions.
Prescription blood thinning/anti-clotting medications such as Coumadin
Sometimes breathers move around quite actively during breathwork. If he/she were to, for example, bang their head on something and create an internal bleed their body would find it difficult and/or impossible to heal the bleed through its standard healing mechanism of clotting.
Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (Prior diagnosis by a health professional)
If you have bipolar disorder, breathwork could trigger a manic episode.
Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis in past 10 years such as an attempted suicide or nervous breakdown (see details by clicking on arrow at left)
If this is the case, we ask that you contact us before breathing and get written approval. We want to make sure that you are grounded enough to handle any of the intense emotional or physical releases that may occur during your breathwork session.
PTSD (possible contraindication, pls click on arrow at left for details)
Many participants have had profound healing experiences in regards to PTSD. However, if you have a severe case and are under a therapist’s care, we ask that you get his or her approval to participate so we are sure that you are grounded enough to handle what might come up during the session, including possibly reliving the experience which caused the PTSD in order to release it out of your system.
Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in activities involving intense physical and/or emotional release.
One possible example might be a neurological issue or disease.
Testimonials
I've tried to meditate and struggled to consistently slow down and quiet my mind. A friend suggested I book a one-on-one with Tahn and it was amazing. For me I found the combination of the breathing technique along with the incredible music track, I was able to "drop in" and transcend my physical experience and for the first time I understood the hype of mindfulness.
Sarah m
As someone who has practiced many different types of mediation (successfully) for the past few years I was inspired to explore something new. I had no expectations and was really intrigued to give Tahn's breathwork practice a go. Wow! This blew my mind. I had a one-on-one guided session with Tahn and it was something special. The experience enabled me to drop into a deep state of relaxation, calm my busy mind and just enjoy a really pleasurable journey. I was buzzing for days and soo look forward to next time.Highly recommend!
greg p
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