"Rebirthing Breathwork is the ability to breathe energy aswell as air.  This skill involves the merging of the inhale with the exhale in a gentle relaxed rhythm in a intuitive way that floods the body with divine energy"       Leonard Orr, founder of Rebirthing Breathwork

What is Rebirthing Breathwork?

Rebirthing Breathwork is a safe and gentle yet powerful breathing technique that allows us to let go of limiting beliefs and un-supportive behaviour patterns and experience deep relaxation. When we experience deep relaxation there is an absence of physical and emotional stress and we can then experience ourselves as who we really are.

Rebirthing Breathwork works holistically, healing on levels: physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Rebirthing Breathwork cleanses and  our energy body or aura of negative energy and helps to release cellular imprints "memories" that are held in the physical body on a cellular level. Rebirthing can be thought of as learning to breathe energy or "prana" as well as air. Simply put, rebirthing breathwork floods our body with new lifeforce energy washing out whatever is ready to be released. 

What benefits can I get from Rebirthing Breathwork?

Increased health & sense of well-being, reduced stress, deep relaxation & peace, higher energy levels, improved sleep, better breathing (rebirthing is very helpful for asthmatics), freedom from limiting beliefs & un-supportive patterns of behaviour, personal em-powerment, self-acceptance, increased joy, self-esteem, creativity & clarity of mind.

What happens in a Rebirthing session?

At the start of a breathwork session time to given to allow for the client to discuss any issues, desires and goals they may have. Sessions are usually conducted with the client lying down so they can be fully relaxed. Breathing is generally done in and out through the nose - not the mouth. The rebirther acts as a breathing coach or guide, giving the client instructions on how to breathe, coaching their breathing as and when necessary throughout the session.

Every person is unique and will have their own personal experience during a session. The essence of a session is breathing through whatever arises and having complete acceptance of it. The emphasis is on the complete (breathing) energy cycle - this leads to full integration of whatever has been released during the session. During the session people tend to feel a heightened sense of awareness and towards the end deep, deep feelings of peace and relaxation and sometimes bliss.

How many sessions are required?

A general guide is at least 10 sessions. It is recommended to have 10 sessions with a female rebirther & 10 sessions with a male rebirther. One of the goals of 10 sessions is to become familiar enough with the technique so you are able to rebirth yourself proficiently so you can benefit from rebirthing whenever you wish. Rebirthing is about self-empowerment and not being dependent on seeing a rebirther for sessions. It is valueable to see a rebirther when and as you feel the need.

It is highly beneficial to participate in trainings so you can deepen your practice and personal and spiritual growth. Receiving 10 or more sessions does not qualify you as a rebirther. To become a rebirther you must first complete a professional rebirther breathworker training where you will learn to guide someone else's breathing.

What Rebirthing is not...

Rebirthing is not primal therapy, re-enactment of your birth, drama therapy, a carthatic therapy, if you are shouting or screaming then you are not breathing the rebirthing breath hence you're not rebirthing. Re-enacting trauma or acting out dramas in breathwork sessions is much more likely to re-traumatize than heal. Healing is by acceptance of what is.

One to one breathwork sessions and spiritual purification consultations with rebirthers trained by Leonard Orr are available in Finsbury Park, North London.  Please call 020 7263 5920 or email info@rebirthinguk.com for more information on breathwork sessions and a free consulation.