Breathwork and Ice Bath safety

SAFETY

Contraindications to participating in a breathwork and ice bath session include

• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy
• Raynauds 
• Diabetes 
• Detached Retina
• Glaucoma
• High Blood Pressure that is not controlled with medication
• Low blood Pressure 
• Cardiovascular Disease including but not limited to prior heart attack
• Use of Prescription Blood Thinners such as Coumadin
• History of Aneurysms in immediate family
• Strokes, TIAs, seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease
• Osteoporosis whereby intense movement could cause physical issues
• NOTE: ASTHMA IS NOT A CONTRAINDICATION BUT I ASK THAT YOU BRING YOUR INHALER TO THE WORKSHOP IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA

Where medical advice needs to be sought before a breathwork session

• Prior diagnosis by a health professional of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
• Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 2 years

Please let me know if you have any of the above they are something that I need to be aware of during a session.  If you have any of the above it does not mean you cannot take part in a session it may mean that the breathwork session needs to be adjusted though.