BBTRS is a breathwork modality created by Giten Tonkov of The Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute. BBTRS uses a 6 Element approach to trauma integration. Sound, touch, meditation, breath, emotional release and movement. We use resource to find safety in the body and the external environment. We use titration and pendulation to ensure that the client is never overwhelmed by their experience, simply exploring, releasing and returning to resource.

BBTRS is influenced by Peter Levine’s profound trauma integration work - Somatic Experiencing®, bringing awareness to body movement, sensations, using felt sense and interoception. The BBTRS system works with dissolving areas of physical armouring, and integrating the fight/flight/freeze energy which can become held in the body after a traumatic experience.

One of the fundamentals of the BBTRS is the Willhelm Reich body based therapy which focuses on the 7 belts of tension. There are 7 predominant areas of the body which are prone to holding tension, each belt corresponding with a chakra (energy centre). During a session, Natalie will apply touch and bodywork which will specifically work with these areas of the body, releasing tension, creating space and bringing awareness to the body. You may choose to work with one particular tension area during a session or book a series of sessions in which Natalie will work through each belt, session by session. This work has also been adapted for online sessions. During a session you may experience unusual or involuntary physical sensations as your body begins to release core tension. You may experience emotional release or a deep sense of peace and relaxation. You may start to notice the organic movement of your body in a session, and a new sense of freedom and aliveness.

BBTRS is suitable for most people (please see contraindications) with or without prior experience of breathwork.

• The BioDynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System® is recognised and accredited by:

• The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)

• The National Ministry of Education in Poland

• The International Breathwork Foundation

• The Global Professional Breathwork Alliance

• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

• Australian Breathwork Association

Contra indications: BBTRS is NOT suitable for people with the following conditions: Cardiovascular problems, High or abnormal blood pressure, History of aneurisms, Epilepsy or history of seizures, Anyone on heavy medication, Severe psychiatric symptoms - particularly psychosis or paranoia, Bipolar disorder, Osteoporosis, Recent surgery, Glaucoma, Any person with mental illness who isn’t in treatment or lacks adequate support, Diabetes, Extreme Asthma, Those who are pregnant and people under the age of 18 years old. If you are experiencing any of the above and would still like to experience a session, please contact us, an adapted variation of the session may be a possibility.

BBTRS sessions and events could be very useful to you if you experience the following - ADD, Apnoea, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic fatigue,Difficulty focusing, OCD, Physical and emotional pain, PTSD, Stress, Stress related medical illness, Insomnia, hyperarousal, hypervigilance.

Supports: physical alignment, aliveness, body awareness, Inner Balance, connection to self and others, creativity, spiritual connection, emotional integration, health and well-being, meditation practices, mental clarity, self awareness, relaxation, self care, releasing of unhealthy thought patterns and limiting beliefs.

Please note that BBTRS is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional.