Who Am I Quest Blog

If you've found yourself curious about breathwork or meditation, perhaps a friend mentioned one of them, or you stumbled across something online, you're not alone. These two practices have moved from the fringes into the mainstream, and with that has come a lot of confusion about what they actually are, how they differ, and which one might be right for you.

I've been working with both for many years. What I can tell you is that they are not the same thing - but they are deeply complementary. Understanding the difference can save you a lot of confusion and help you find your way in much more quickly.

What is breathwork?

Breathwork is the conscious use of the breath to create change in the body, the nervous system, and the deeper layers of who we are. It is an active practice. You are not sitting quietly observing the breath; you are working with it deliberately, often in specific patterns, to shift something.

That shift might be emotional, releasing something that has been held in...