Group Integrative Breathwork for Chronic Pain

The breathwork intervention involves a sustained conscious connected breathing pattern where there is no pause between inhale and exhale. During the breathing, a participant is guided to pay attention to the strongest sensation from moment-to-moment (e.g., mindfulness of somatic sensations) and relax unnecessary effort or tension. Participants lay supine throughout the 60 minute session. The session ends with spontaneous, relaxed breathing and an opportunity to briefly share one's experience.