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Kundalini Yoga Breathing

MEDICAL, 
PREGNANCY & DISCLAIMER

Contraindications
Please read the following information

Breathwork sessions, courses, and coaching provided by Sharon Burkey and Sharon Burkey Breathwork & Coaching are designed to be suitable for most and can be adapted to individual needs. However, certain medical conditions may require modifications or may not be suitable to attend at this time.

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Breathwork offers so many benefits to health (physical, emotional and psychological) and healing but there are some medical conditions where certain breathwork techniques would not be suitable and we may need to adjust the breathing technique provided to you.

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These include:

  • Pregnancy

  • Epilepsy

  • A detached retina or Glaucoma

  • Severe cardiovascular conditions

  • Heart conditions or arrhythmia

  • Pre-existing lung disease

  • Uncontrolled high or low blood pressure, especially where fainting is common

  • PTSD or unexplored trauma (contact me to discuss before registering for a course)

  • Bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis (contact me to discuss before registering for a course)

  • If you are micro-dosing

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Note: if you have asthma, it is fine to participate but have an inhaler within reach just in case.

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In most cases, you will be able to attend with adjusted breathing techniques and using the nose only.

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With all medical conditions, especially with any of the above, I would always advise you to please seek medical advice from your health care provider. If you have any of the above, please do not attend a breathwork session without seeking advice first or advising me of the condition.

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PREGNANCY

We always advise anyone who is pregnant and considering breathwork to fully research the techniques used in sessions and contact your GP or healthcare support if unsure.

Here is some information which we hope helps you.

First trimester or delicate pregnancy

Dynamic Breathwork is not suitable. Explore gentle diaphragmic breathing and practices such as coherence breathing or humming breathing.

Trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum

Breathwork practices may be suitable for you, however, we advise that you DO NOT:

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  • Participate in breath holds or

  • Tensing or squeezing muscles in breathwork, particularly the abdomen region.

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We advise that you DO:

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  • Maintain a slower pace, keeping the breaths deep (diaphragmatic) but more gentle

  • Focus on breathing and connecting with your baby

  • We would advise that you breathe through your nose, rather than your mouth. Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are lower in pregnancy, and certain breathing techniques will lower CO2 levels further – it is important to maintain a good balance of oxygen and CO2, so breathing through the nose will help to slightly reduce the drop in CO2 levels.

 

Again, if you are unsure about proceeding with breathwork, always check with your GP and healthcare provider. Breathwork can be very beneficial during pregnancy and beyond, but ensure it is safe for you and your baby first.

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TRAUMA & DISCLAIMER

Breathwork offers profound healing potential for people dealing with trauma by removing chronic tension and stored energy that is deeply rooted within the body, and subconsciousness.

This allows a natural process for healing, from the inside, and offers a powerful full body and intuition connection.

This can be a liberating and life-altering experience for many, but when trauma is present, it may also become physically and psychologically uncomfortable at times as you move through this process.

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Being fully supported and understanding how to work with this is crucial for your overall wellbeing and healing, and needs to be done with an integration plan and an ongoing plan for support if needed. If you are dealing with trauma, always check with your medical practitioner or therapist if you are unsure about completing a breathwork session.

Your wellbeing

It is important that you take care of your wellbeing by listening to your body and respecting the guidelines set out for you. Please make sure that you go at your own pace and listen to your body. If you are unsure as to whether deep breathing exercises and breathwork are appropriate for you, we suggest you seek professional medical advice.

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By reading this waiver you agree to take personal responsibility for your process. Sharon Burkey Breathwork & Coaching and its facilitators cannot be held responsible for any mental, physical or emotional challenges that may arise from this work.

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If you are unsure, contact your medical provider, therapist or email info@sharonburkey.com.

Disclaimer

© Copyright 2025 Sharon Burkey Breathwork & Coaching.

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Sharon Burkey and Sharon Burkey Breathwork & Coaching is not a substitute for medical advice and guidance and we recommend if you are concerned about your breathing or have any underlying or pre-existing medical conditions or any other concerns you should seek medical advice and guidance before participating in any new practices.

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All material provided on this website and in any coaching material is provided for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or GP.

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The information and breathwork sessions provided by Sharon Burkey and Sharon Burkey Breathwork & Coaching, and its products sold on the www.thesocialbreathork.com website are additional modalities that you can use for health, wellbeing and addition to supporting healing and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure, although the effectiveness of breathing well and breathwork can have a profound impact. If, for any reason you are unsure, please contact your GP or medical advisor before embarking on a breathwork journey.

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Sharon Burkey and Sharon Burkey Breathwork & coaching does not guarantee any results from using this content and is for educational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation.

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