When Breathwork Doesn’t Work

Breathwork can be powerful — but not always regulating. For some nervous systems, certain breathing styles can feel overwhelming rather than calming. If you’ve ever felt agitated, dizzy, or resistant during breathwork, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong — it means your body is asking for something different. In this piece, I explore why “more effort” isn’t always the answer, and how slowing down can turn breathwork into a practice of listening, not pushing.