Questions & Answers
What are the benefits of transformational breathwork?
Breathwork is a simple but powerful tool that regulates your nervous system, offering a wide range of benefits for your body, mind, and spirit. Many people feel an immediate sense of peace and a boost in energy and mental clarity, as deep, rhythmic breathing improves oxygen flow and naturally sharpens focus.
By calming an overactive nervous system experienced by many in this complicated world, it shifts you out of stress mode and into a state of deep relaxation. This shift supports healthy sleep, lowers blood pressure, and eases physical tension or chronic discomfort. With regular practice, breathwork improves heart rate variability, builds resilience, and helping you recover more quickly from daily stress.
On an emotional level, 9D Breathwork provides a safe, effective way to release stored trauma and trapped emotions, dismantle limiting beliefs, and gently let go of old habits, addictions, and mental patterns that no longer serve you. It’s a practice that can help you rapidly shed layers of emotional baggage and move toward a deep sense of peace and satisfaction.
Ultimately, breathwork reconnects you to your inner self and opens space for profound insights, personal growth, and an expanded sense of awareness. It’s a powerful gateway to feeling more balanced, grounded, and alive ready to live a life of passion, power and purpose.
Benefits
Sense of peace
Boost of energy
Sharper focus
Better sleep
Deep relaxation
Eases tension
and much more!
Is breathwork safe?
Yes—breathwork is widely considered safe, especially when guided by a certified facilitator. In a 12-year study of 11,000 psychiatric patients practicing Holotropic Breathwork, 82% reported positive effects, 0 adverse events occurred, and only 2% had no significant experience. Read full study here.
More recent studies show breathwork significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression—with no serious side effects reported. In fact, the risk of harm is lower than many other common wellness practices like intense meditation retreats, which have a higher rate of negative experiences.
You're statistically more likely to have a minor traffic accident than experience harm in a breathwork session.
Contraindications:
Breathwork is not recommended for people with serious heart or lung conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, epilepsy, use of heavy medications for pain or severe mental health disorders like schizophrenia. It is also best to avoid breathwork during pregnancy unless cleared by your doctor.
Always consult your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
What does a 9D Breathwork Session look like?
A typical 9D Breathwork session lasts about two hours. We begin with a 20–30 minute introduction to help you feel safe, supported, and fully prepared. After setting intentions, you'll move into 45–60 minutes of guided, active breathing, with Nikki providing personal support and encouragement. She may also gently use acupressure techniques to help release stuck energy and deepen your experience.
While in a relaxed, hypnotic state, you'll transition into a powerful integration phase using neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and other subconscious techniques to create positive mental shifts. The session then flows into grounding with inspirational music and gentle somatic movement.
We close with optional group sharing and reflection, offering space to process, connect, and integrate your journey..
How SHOULD I prepare & What should i Bring for my session?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to relax and breathe fully. Bring a blanket or extra layer, as your body temperature may drop during the session.
If you need to eat beforehand, choose a light meal and finish at least one hour before your session. Stay well-hydrated, but aim to use the restroom before starting so you won’t need to pause your journey.
Avoid recreational drugs or alcohol for at least 12 hours before your session. Prescription medications are generally fine, but please inform your facilitator if you are taking strong medications like opioids or antidepressants.
We provide yoga mats, eye masks, head/neck support, and knee bolsters. You’re welcome to bring extra padding, pillows, or anything else to ensure your comfort while lying down for about 90 minutes. If you tend to get cold, wear layers and bring your own blanket.
Most importantly, come with an open mind and a willingness to fully engage. Like a workout, the more you put in, the more you get out. No one can do your push-ups for you!
I’ve donE my journey - Now what?
Just as each gemstone requires time and care to reveal its true brilliance, your breathwork journey is a process of uncovering your own inner treasures. The first session may feel like digging into the dirt and mud - a powerful beginning where you start to break through surface layers. But to truly clean, polish, and experience the full beauty of your transformation, follow-up sessions are highly recommended.
While profound breakthroughs can happen in a single session, continued breathwork on a weekly or monthly basis helps you peel back deeper layers, supporting long-lasting growth and healing.
Aftercare Recommendations
To support your integration and protect your sensitive, open state, please follow these guidelines for at least two hours after your session:
Avoid alcohol, recreational drugs, social media and emotionally charged social situations.
Stay hydrated.
Breathe through your nose as much as possible. If you tend to mouth-breathe at night, consider gentle mouth taping.
Nourish your body with healthy food and drinks.
Spend time in nature.
Relax, move gently, or meditate.
Journal your experience.
Take a hot bath.
Prioritize rest and quality sleep.
Be kind and patient with yourself. You've likely started releasing emotional layers you've carried for years.
If you experience strong emotions after your session, reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. Nikki is also available for follow-up support. You can call or text her at 541-398-7414. She may recommend a gentle down-regulation breathwork session a few days after to help you further integrate.
Remember, your transformation is like polishing a gemstone—each breath, each session brings you closer to revealing your authentic, radiant self.
WHAT are my options to experience the transformational power of breathwork?
GROUP JOURNEYS
IN-PERSON PRIVATE SESSIONS:
INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS - location of your choice.
Inquire about private group sessions custom designed for team building, leadership development, empowerment, group dynamics, couples and other topics.
Contact Nikki for more information. Call/text 541.398.7414 or email: nikki@catalystbreathworks.com
Are there different journeys available?
Yes! We offer a wide variety of 9D Breathwork journeys, each with its own unique theme, soundscape, frequencies, and guided narrative designed to support specific areas of growth and healing.
Private sessions—whether for individuals, couples, families, or groups—can be fully customized. You have the freedom to select the journey that best aligns with your intentions and desired focus, allowing for a deeply personalized experience tailored just for you or your group.
