Beginner’s Guide to SOMA Breathwork: Awaken Your Energy

Jul 12

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — you’re not alone. In today’s high-speed world, many people are searching for tools to restore balance, regulate their emotions, and reconnect with something deeper. That’s exactly why SOMA Breathwork is rising in popularity.

Whether you're exploring "breathwork classes near me" or just curious about this practice, this guide will walk you through what SOMA Breathwork is, how it works, and why it’s perfect for beginners looking to transform from the inside out.

🌬️ What Is SOMA Breathwork?

SOMA Breathwork is a modern, science-backed breathing technique that combines rhythmic breathing, guided visualization, music, and intentional breath retention. It’s designed to activate your body’s natural healing systems, release stress, and unlock states of clarity, energy, and connection.

Rooted in pranayama (ancient yogic breath control) and enhanced by modern neuroscience, SOMA Breath goes beyond traditional breathwork by working with brainwave states, emotional patterns, and the subconscious mind.

🌀 What Makes SOMA Different from Other Breathwork Styles?

SOMA Breathwork stands out for its:

Rhythmic Breathing (4:4 count) to entrain brainwaves and calm the nervous system
Musical guidance to support altered states and deep emotional access
Breath Retention Techniques (like kumbhaka) to help access the subconscious
Affirmations + Visualization to reprogram limiting beliefs
Trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety and empowerment

It’s not about hyperventilation or pushing your limits — it’s about reconnecting to your breath as a bridge to your highest self.

✨ What Happens in a SOMA Breathwork Session?

Every session with Tony Prana follows a carefully crafted flow to awaken energy, regulate the nervous system, and support emotional release:

1. Movement & Brain Activation

We begin with light, rhythmic movement to stimulate both the left and right hemispheres of the brain — helping you drop out of the mind and into your body.

2. Connection Exercises

Through safe partner or group exercises, we activate oxytocin (the connection hormone), increase neurogenesis, and create a sense of trust and community.

3. Breath Training

You’ll learn the 4:4 rhythmic breath (inhale 4, exhale 4) and how to safely perform breath retentions. Everything is beginner-friendly and trauma-informed.

4. SOMA Breathwork Journey

With powerful music, guided visualization, and spoken affirmations, you’ll be led into a deep breathwork journey that allows emotional release, subconscious access, and energetic alignment.

5. Integration

The session ends with stillness, journaling, or reflection — helping you ground, absorb insights, and reenter life feeling clear, calm, and connected.