Dynamic Reconnection Breathwork (DRB) Contraindications
You should NOT participate in a Dynamic Reconnection Breathwork session, either online or in-person if any of the following apply to you:
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If you are under the age of 18 you may not participate without written parental consent
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Pregnancy
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High blood pressure that is not controlled with medication
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Cardiovascular disease and/or irregularities including prior heart attack
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Aneurysms- if either you have had an aneurysm or if more than one person in your immediate family (parents, siblings, children) has had one
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History of strokes, seizures or TIAs
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If you are taking prescription blood thinning/anti-clotting medications
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Epilepsy
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Detached retina
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Glaucoma
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Osteoporosis that is serious enough whereby moving around actively could cause physical damage to your body
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Prior diagnosis by a health professional of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
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Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or serious emotional crisis in the past 10 years such as an attempted suicide, nervous breakdown, or psychotic break
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PTSD – If you currently have symptoms of severe PTSD, please check with me before breathing
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Past or recent physical injuries that are not fully healed and could be re-injured through intense movement
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If you have asthma, you are welcome to breathe but you must have your inhaler available
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Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in activities involving intense physical and/or emotional release
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If you’re not sure if these apply to you, please hold off from participating in a Dynamic Reconnection Breathwork session and email me at hello@nataliemedic.com for clarification.