Breath holds and fast breathing can cause light-headedness or fainting. Read this before you practise.

Breathwork Protocols guides breathing exercises. It is not medical advice and not a medical device.

Before you start

• Never practise in or near water, such as a bath, pool or the sea, and never while driving or operating machinery.
• Sit or lie down, never stand. Fast breathing and breath holds can cause light-headedness, tingling or fainting.
• Ask a doctor first if you are pregnant, or have a heart, lung or seizure condition, high blood pressure or any other health concern.
• The app is intended for people aged 18 and over.

During a session

• Stop at once if you feel dizzy, faint, unwell or anxious. Breathe normally and rest.
• Never push through a hold. Gentler protocols such as coherent breathing or the physiological sigh are a good place to start.
• You are in charge: every protocol can be ended at any time, and you can edit the pace and length of any card.

Emergencies

If you feel unwell in a way that worries you, stop and seek medical help. In the EU call 112.