RCT © Breathwork
What is RCT® Breathwork?
RCT® (Therapeutic Conscious Breathwork) is a transformative breathing practice that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being by using the breath as a powerful tool for healing. RCT® Breathwork helps regulate neurotransmitters, stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, and create a calming, anti-inflammatory effect. By working on deep-seated internal conflicts and emotions, this practice promotes relaxation, stress relief, and emotional clarity.
This practice associates the four phases of breathing (inhalation, fullness apnea, exhalation, vacuum apnea) with synchronization, movements and the emission of specific sounds.
Each technique is calibrated according to each individual and their habitual breathing patterns, which are measured during the first session.
There are seven types of techniques with different objectives and effects. They also contribute to the regulation of specific neurotransmitters, amplifying the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, and creating an anti-inflammatory, decontracting and centering action; they also allow better processing of internal conflicts, of a practical or emotional nature.
The particularity of this method is precisely the combination of the following:
BREATHING - MOVEMENT - VOICE
RCT© is especially indicated in cases of:
- Stressful situations and high levels of pressure related to work, family or relationships;
- A state of confusion, repetitive and intrusive thoughts and absence of a positive orientation and outlook to life;
- A strong need for feeling lighter, for deconditioning and self-healing;
- A desire for calmness, decompressure and deep relaxation (as opposed to tension), physically, mentally and emotionally.
Mindful breathing has been shown to have numerous benefits backed by scientific studies. These positive effects encompass both mental and physical health, providing an effective tool for improving overall well-being.
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
One of the most significant benefits of conscious breathing is the ability to reduce stress and anxiety. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical PsychologyIn addition, mindful breathing techniques can decrease levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. Participants who practiced mindful breathing showed a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms. Other research by Harvard Medical School highlights how deep breathing can activate the body's relaxation response, reducing the production of stress hormones (Neuroscience News).
Improved Cognitive Function
Conscious breathwork can also improve cognitive function; studies conducted by the Harvard Medical School have also found that regular breathwork practices improve attention and memory. An eight-week breathwork program resulted in improvements in participants' sustained attention span and working memory.
Emotional Regulation
The ability to manage emotions is crucial for mental well-being, and conscious breathing plays a key role in this. Research published in Frontiers in Psychology have shown that conscious breathing increases activity in the brain's prefrontal cortex, a region associated with emotional regulation. Participants showed an increased ability to manage negative emotions and a decrease in emotional reactivity.
Physical Health Benefits
El Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that conscious breathing can improve cardiovascular function, lowering blood pressure and improving heart rate variability, key indicators of cardiovascular health.
Improved Immune System Function
According to a Psychosomatic Medicinestudy, The regular practice of conscious breathing can increase the production of immune cells, especially NK cells, improving the body's ability to fight infection. (DHW Blog).
Chronic Pain Reduction
The Journal of Pain revealed that patients with chronic pain who participated in a conscious breathing program reported a significant decrease in pain intensity and an improvement in their quality of life. (Neuroscience News).
Improved Sleep
Finally, conscious breathing can improve sleep quality. A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that mindful breathing techniques helped reduce insomnia and improved sleep quality in adults. Participants who practiced mindful breathing before sleep experienced longer sleep duration and shorter latency to fall asleep.
In summary, conscious breathwork offers a wide range of science-backed benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving cardiovascular health and sleep. This evidence underscores the importance of incorporating mindful breathing practices into daily life to promote holistic health.