Wellness Healing

SPIRITUS Breathwork

What is SPIRITUS Breathwork

SPIRITUS Breathwork is a form of conscious-connected breathwork blended with Somatics and Shamanic energy to assist the body to enter altered states for healing and transformation.

SPIRITUS Breathwork uses the breath to help activate the Sympathetic Nervous System to help complete interrupted Nervous System cycles which may be frozen or stuck due to past trauma’s, experiences and/or chronic levels of stress. Through the breath we get to explore our body, stored emotions, and parts of ourselves we have previously exiled, suppressed or repressed, so that we can allow release, acceptance and healing.

SPIRITUS Breathwork uses breath, sound and movement to guide the body back to its innate wisdom, its ability to heal itself.

You can expect a range of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental effects in a SPIRITUS Breathwork session.

Ceremonial Breathwork

What makes SPIRITUS Breathwork unique is that in its nature it is Ceremonial Breathwork.

In Ceremonial Breathwork, our breath becomes the bridge between the worlds. As a facilitator, I am creating a ceremonial space acknowledging the sacredness of the healing journey we are about to embark with the presence of our guides and ancestors. All are here to witness, protect, guide us on our transformation and healing journey.

Within ceremonial breathwork, I am opening and closing sacred space, guiding you thru your breath, movement and into the vast space of transformation and growth.

Having an indigenous ancestry weaved into my lineage, I have a deep devotion to the space that I create for all who enters this beautiful SPIRITUS Breathwork journey. In my world, thru my lens, everything is sacred.

What to Expect:

SPIRITUS Breathwork is a form of conscious-connected breathwork blended with Somatics and Shamanic energy to assist the body to enter altered states for healing and transformation.

SPIRITUS Breathwork uses the breath to help activate the Sympathetic Nervous System to help complete interrupted Nervous System cycles which may be frozen or stuck due to past trauma’s, experiences and/or chronic levels of stress. Through the breath we get to explore our body, stored emotions, and parts of ourselves we have previously exiled, suppressed or repressed, so that we can allow release, acceptance and healing.

SPIRITUS Breathwork uses breath, sound and movement to guide the body back to its innate wisdom, its ability to heal itself.

You can expect a range of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental effects in a SPIRITUS Breathwork session. You can experience the following:

  • Tetany is a strong contraction of the hands (feet/lower limbs and around the face/jaw) caused by an imbalance in CO2/O2 in the blood. This is due to a forceful exhale, or an imbalance of the inhale/exhale cycle. On an energetic level, it can also be caused by not wanting to let go, or gripping/holding on.
  • Hot and cold flushes
  • Core temperature changes
  • Rushes of energy through the body
  • Tingling sensations
  • Popping through the ears.
  • Variance in your blood pressure
  • Involuntary movement that can look like contractions, tremoring or shaking (as a result of the nervous system unwinding)
  • Body movement
  • Emotional release (grief, joy, anger, shame, guilt, bliss and everything in between)
  • Some may experience transcendent and DMT states which can have imageries and symbology’s.

Note:

You may experience all of these, some or none of these. It is all normal. You will have a different experience with every session. You can’t compare any of them. Let go of your expectations and embrace what arises for you in that moment.

Breath Cycle:

Within the SPIRITUS Breathwork there are two ways of breathing. In both instances there is no pause between the inhale and exhale.

Nasal Breathing:

You will be inhaling through your nose and exhaling out through your mouth.

Open Mouth Breathing:

You will be breathing in and out through your mouth.

In both cases, you are taking a diaphragmatic breath. What does that mean? It is taking a full breath deep into the belly all the way up into the heart space and letting it all go. We want to ensure that the breath expands in the belly first and then moves up into the heart space.

Within a SPIRITUS Breathwork Journey there are 3 main phases

First Phase - Opening Phase

This is where you connect to your breath, your body and sensations. The length of this phase is different for everyone.

Second Phase – Activation Phase

In this second phase, you move through a transitional period, a crossing of threshold. As you cross the threshold our brainwave patterns begin to shift and change. As this transition begins, resistance can arise where the ego may come into play with stories. If the ego gets loud, the key is to deepen your breath, focus on the sound of your breath and body sensations to support the transition.

In this phase, you may experience various sensations as explained in the section “What to Expect”

Third Phase – Integration Phase

Then, we transition into our third phase, the Integration Phase. This phase activates the Parasympathetic Nervous system (rest and digest). We switch our breathing to a restorative breathing pattern so that the body can completely soften and restore. This is where your body and brain begin to reorganise itself and where deep healing can happen.

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Contraindication to High Ventilation Breathwork

Because SPIRITUS Breathwork brings in a lot of physicals and psychological changes, there are specific conditions and illnesses that are contraindicated for Breathwork. Safety is of the utmost importance in these sessions. This ensures that you are coming in able and ready to receive such deep transformation.

If you have any of the following conditions, SPIRITUS Breathwork is NOT ideal for you right now. If you want to further discuss the reason behind, feel free to reach out to me using my submission page and ask your questions.

Pregnancy: Breathwork can cause involuntary contractions and this is not what we want in pregnancy.

Epilepsy: There are an infinite amount of electrical changes, involuntary contractions and potentially light transmission through the eyes during the session that these can create epileptic seizures.

Ocular Issues: Especially a detached retina or glaucoma as this type of breathwork session creates increased intraocular pressure which can make these conditions worse.

Heart Disease/ Attacks/ Irregularities: Strong emotional release and physical movement can put a lot of strain and stress on the cardiovascular system.

High or Low Blood Pressure that is NOT Controlled: Heart rate and blood pressure fluctuations may exacerbate any underlying conditions.

Osteoporosis: Deep Breathwork can involve moving around and physical activity which can be damaging to the physical body.

Aneurism / Past or Present: Blood pressure can rise during Breathwork and the extra blood flow that moves through the body could put extra stress on arteries and veins which could cause the aneurism to move and lead to injury/death.

Strokes: Brain activity, intensity of release and physical movement can impact people that have had a stroke.

Blood Thinning / Anti-Clotting Medication: Breathwork can involve a lot of moving around, hitting on the floor etc. A person who takes these types of meds may sustain internal bleeding injuries, or an external bleed that cannot be controlled.

Bipolar or Schizophrenia: Breathwork may trigger a manic or schizophrenic episode.

If Hospitalized in the last 10 years for Emotional Crisis: Examples are: Nervous System breakdown, attempted suicide, spiritual emergence or any other serious emotional crisis. If you fall in this category, you need to provide a written consent via your health care practitioner that allows you to work through the emotions and energy that may come surface during a breathwork session.

PTSD: You need to provide a written consent via your health care practitioner that allows you to work through the emotions and energy that may come surface during a breathwork session. Ensure you are also seeing a therapist that can help you process through anything that arises.

Heavy Mind Alerting Medications: Antipsychotic, depression or anxiety medication due to the chemistry change that is happening through a Breathwork journey.

Recreation Drugs / Psychedelics / Plant Medicine: Needs to be at least a week since last ingested before doing a Breathwork journey.

Intoxication: No alcohol within 48 hours

Asthma: Accepted, however, you need to have your inhaler with you at all time

Note:

High Ventilation Breathwork is the scientific term encompassing a broad spectrum of breathwork practices found within breath communities and ancient traditions. These practices utilize an increased rate or depth of breathing as a form of meditative, explorative, or awareness-based breathwork. While the intensity and type of breathwork may vary among techniques, schools, or individuals, they generally generate breathing patterns that surpass metabolic needs at a resting state, leading to respiratory alkalosis. The alteration in both breathing patterns and biochemistry across the body and brain induces physical, mental, and emotional changes, accompanied by certain contraindications

price, duration and
payment options:

One-on-One session,
90 minutes

$160

One-on-One session, Package of 3, 90 minutes each

$440

Group Session, available upon request

Upfront non-refundable deposit

$50

The balance has to be paid on the day of your treatment. If finances are an issue,
please connect with me and we can arrange a payment plan
  • Cash & email transfer accepted

Interested in scheduling a session?

Complete the Liability Waiver and Release Form as well as the Client Intake Form.

Once completed forms are submitted, I will review these and connect with you to schedule a free 20-minute discovery call. The purpose of this call will be to further assess and explore if SPIRITUS Breathwork is the right fit for you.

If you have any questions about the medicine, the process or the session, please connect with me by clicking on Schedule a Session or you can always send me an email.

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Disclaimer

For the diagnosis or treatment of any illness, please consult a licensed physician. SPIRITUS Breathwork is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regiment and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it.

About Practitioner

About Your Practitioner:

Ariane Couture is a SPIRITUS Breathwork facilitator, Cacao Ceremonialist, Kambo-certified practitioner, Sound Healing facilitator, Reiki Master practitioner, and Holistic Nutritionist. Ariane has a deep passion for holistic health practices to support others on their journey to discover their true innate self. Her dedication to her own healing journey made her explore and discover multiple modalities including sound, breath, energy, plant & animal medicine that have contributed to major changes in her way of thinking, perspective, behaviour patterns, beliefs, clarity with life decisions along with practices that assist in overcoming different challenges in her life. Ariane’s intent is to assist people in improving their health on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. She supports clients who are looking to discover their inner self, awaken to their own spiritual journey, detoxify, rejuvenate and relax using a variety of alternative therapies.

Breathwork Liability Waiver and Release Form

Terms & Conditions

1. The parties agree to the following terms and conditions:

a. Client is engaging in breathwork services to be provided by __Ariane Couture__ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers

b. Client agrees to sign this Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability.

c. This session is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I, that client agree to inform all staff, including _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers, of any medications I am currently taking, and medical conditions or physical limitations I have prior to the event. I will disclose any and all conditions, medical or otherwise, that may affect my ability to participate in this breathwork session. This includes present or near past experiences of experiencing severe mental illness, neurological conditions, heart conditions, history of blood clots, currently experiencing spiritual emergence/crisis, epilepsy and seizures, detached retina and other ocular issues, heart conditions/attacks, high blood pressure, pregnancy, recent physical injuries, fractures and surgeries. I confirm that I am not pregnant, nor do I have severe asthma, heart disease, diabetes, a mental illness, epilepsy/history of seizures and/or acute physical injures or any other contraindications of breathwork. In the case of any of these conditions I understand participation will be revoked and I will not be allowed to participate in the session as a precaution to my health and wellbeing.

d. I understand that the facilitator of this session including their affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers, do not diagnose illness or disease and this session does not prescribe or replace medical treatment or pharmaceuticals.

e. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, is always and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any unusual pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body and discontinue the activity, and clearly communicate this to the facilitator and ask for support from the facilitator. I assume full responsibility for any and all damages, which may incur through participation in this session.

f. I understand that this breathwork session is not a substitute for medical care and it is recommended that I continue to work with my primary health care provider for any condition that I may have.

g. I understand taking alcohol or drugs prior to, or during this session will result in me not being able to participate in the session. I agree that I will not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst attending this session.

h. I confirm that I, alone, am responsible for deciding whether to participate in the breathwork session and that I participate fully at my own risk.

i. I understand that this session includes breathwork and trauma release which is made up of physical movement, breathing, meditation, release of emotions, touch, body work and music. I understand that each of these will be included in the session.

2. INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY This Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability is material to the event Contract and is incorporated herein by reference.

I, the client certify that I am of adequate physical condition to participate in physical exercise. I certify that I am aware of the nature of this event and assume the full risk of participating in this event.

I certify that I will disclose to _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers whenever suggested activities cause distress beyond my threshold. I certify that I will not hold _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers liable for any physical injury, whether minor, severe, or otherwise that may result from this event and breathwork facilitated by _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers.

I certify that I assumes all responsibility for my participation in the breathwork session.

3. I consent that I am in good physical health and of sound mind, and do not suffer from any condition that would hinder my participation in any activity by _Ariane Couture_. These Activities include, but are not limited to, physical movement, breath, meditation, release of emotions, touch, bodywork and music. I understand that my participation in all offerings held by _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers are strictly for entertainment purposes and understand any personal medical concerns are under the care of a medical professional. Any advice given is ultimately determined by my own free will and I release any liability to sue _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers. My participation in all activities, is confirmation that I am fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries or damages known or unknown without limitation. Additionally, I am aware that _Ariane Couture_ and the location of the event is not a storage facility, if I leave items at the space after the event and do not contact them to pick up with 7 days they will be donated.

4. I hereby release my image should photos be taken in group activities that may later appear on future media, for websites, social, or any press purposes. I give my permission to use my likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, that I send to _Ariane Couture_ and or to their social media. I agree that anything I send, Ariane Couture_ have complete ownership of such pictures, etc., including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the Internet. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation, etc for the use of such pictures, etc. By completing this release, responding to this email, showing up for the session with _Ariane Couture_ and entering any space held by them I agree to these terms.

5. Indemnity. I, the Client agree to irrevocably release and waive any and all claims have I have now or may have hereafter against the facilitators of this session, including _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers. I indemnify and hold harmless _Ariane Couture_ and affiliates, contractors and/or employees/ volunteers for any injuries, illnesses, and the like, experienced as the result of this breathwork session.

6. I have fully read, and fully understand and agree to the above terms of this Liability Waiver Agreement. I am signing this agreement voluntarily and recognise that my signature serves as complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

7. Entire Agreement. This document reflects the entire agreement between the Parties and reflects a complete understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter. This Contract supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Contract may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by _Ariane Couture_.

8. Legal and Binding Contract. This Contract is legal and binding between the Parties as stated above. This Contract may be entered into and is legal and binding all over the world. The Parties each represent that they have the authority to enter into this Contract.

9. Severability. If any provision of this Contract shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Contract is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
10. Applicable Law. This Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state where the event is held, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.

BY SIGNING BELOW & TURNING UP TO THE SESSION, I, THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGE HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS CONTRACT AND THAT I, THE CLIENT ARE SATISFIED WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CONTRACT. THE CLIENT SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A COPY OF THIS CONTRACT AT THE TIME YOU SIGN IT.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT I AM IN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND DO NOT SUFFER FROM ANY MEDICAL OR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD CONSTITUTE A DANGER TO MYSELF OR OTHERS AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, AND I ACCEPT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES FREELY.

I acknowledge that I have read and completely understand the terms of the release, that I am legally of sound mind, and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.

Client Intake Form for SPIRITUS Breathwork

Emergency Contact

Have you or do you currently experience any of the following: