Safety and Contraindications

Breathwork is a powerful practice that creates natural physiological shifts and can facilitate deep emotional and physical release. To ensure the best experience for everyone, certain health conditions require medical clearance or prevent participation.

Please Do Not Participate If You Have:

  • Aneurysms or family history of aneurysms (parents, siblings, children)

  • Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders

  • Cardiovascular disease, heart irregularities, or history of heart attack

  • Detached retina

  • Epilepsy or seizure disorder

  • Glaucoma

  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • History of stroke, seizures, or TIAs

  • Recent unhealed injuries, particularly to the head

  • Medical, psychiatric, or physical conditions that could be affected by intense physical or deep emotional experiences

Requires Consultation Before Participating:

  • Recent Mental Health Hospitalization - If you've been hospitalized in the past 10 years for a suicide attempt, nervous breakdown, or psychotic episode, please consult with your mental health provider to ensure you're ready for this work.

  • PTSD/Complex PTSD - Please ensure you have a strong support system in place, as breathwork can bring emotions to the surface. Consultation with your therapist is recommended.

  • May Participate with Precautions:

  • Asthma – Keep your inhaler within reach during the session

  • Severe Osteoporosis – Intense movement may pose injury risk

  • Pregnancy – You may only join the music journey without active breathing

  • Prescription Blood Thinners – Intense movement may pose injury risk

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be 18+ (minors require written parental consent)

  • Must not be under the influence of alcohol or other substances


Audio/Video Recording

I do not record audio or video during our sessions unless you give me your explicit permission.

If you give permission, recordings may be used only for my personal review to help improve your care and/or my professional practice.

Any recordings will be kept private and deleted within a reasonable amount of time, unless you specifically give permission for them to be kept longer. You can change or withdraw your permission at any time, including for a specific session.

By signing this agreement, you also agree that you will not record audio or video of our sessions without my permission.

Text Transcripts

I may use a text transcript of our sessions until I have finished writing my post-session notes. These notes help me plan and guide future sessions.

Questions?

If you're unsure whether this practice is right for you, please reach out at eromi@innerdeepdive.com

By registering, you confirm that you've reviewed these guidelines and are cleared to participate, or have consulted with your healthcare provider as needed.


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