Using Emotion in BBTRS We know that emotions are deeply connected to the physical form and are reflected in the body. We know that people have different levels of EI, and fall somewhere on the spectrum of skills in identifying and working with their emotions. When it comes to BBTRS, we use this information to […]
Read MoreSomatic Therapy. A chapter from an upcoming book by Giten Tonkov.
SOMATIC THERAPY If breathwork is our direct access to the sympathetic nervous system, then somatic work is our primary exit path for trauma to release from tissues. Recalling that the word “somatic” means “of the body,” it’s clear that any therapeutic trauma release focusing on tissues requires a strong protocol for safe, effective movement. There […]
Read MoreHow to “UNWIND” with BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System
HOW TO “UNWIND” WITH BBTRS by Giten Tonkov, Creator of BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System. As a part of the BioDynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release approach, we use a concept of unwinding. In this context, the word “unwinding” relates to a repair process for tightly “wound,” tense, and tight deep-core muscular and connective fascial […]
Read MoreConscious Emotional Release in BioDynamic Breathwork
Conscious Emotional Release in BioDynamic Breathwork. by Giten Tonkov. As we all have experienced in the past our breath and emotions are very closely connected. When we try to control our emotional expression the first thing we try to do is control the volume of our breath. Oftentimes our muscular tension or stiffness as […]
Read MoreFear as a guiding light.
Dear Friends, I would like to share some thoughts about fear. Fear is something we have all experienced at one time in our lives. For some individuals, the experience of fear can be so intense; it has the power to stop one from living their true potential. For others, it’s a guiding light, illuminatig the […]
Read MoreConscious Breathing: A Simple Way to Work Through Emotional Pain and Be Present in Your Life. By Polly Green
This article is by one of BBTRS students Polly Green. “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I never gave much thought to my breath unless I was submerged under water for long periods without any. Today I rely on it for more than the […]
Read MoreHow I Healed Emotional Wounds Through BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System
By Lisa Eason Breathing was always an issue for me from day one. Asthma, a collapsed lung, allergies, sickness and continuously being told I couldn’t breathe properly by doctors didn’t help my cause. Daily use of inhalers plus a low immune system caused by overuse of antibiotics, steroids, bad skin due to being overloaded with […]
Read MoreUsing ‘Felt Sense’ While Supporting BBTRS Sessions
Many times, in numerous workshops and trainings I facilitate around the world, the question arises; “How do I keep myself protected from absorbing another participants energy and emotions such as fear, rage, despair and grief during the group process?” There’s no short answer to this question. In my understanding and experience, if one wants to […]
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