Speaker(s):
Presentation:
An evidence-based presentation on the topic of breathwork and mental health. This presentation will cover the science behind the breath, the history of breathwork in other cultures, the types of breathwork, what evidence supports its use in practice, its side effects and potential contraindications. Demonstrations are included via video embedded in the presentation.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the types of breathwork and their purported benefits.
- Discuss the state of the research on breathwork and its uses within psychiatry and other fields of medicine.
- Appreciate the risks and contraindications to certain types of breathwork
- Apply these insights to their own lives and clinical practice.