Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release Real Review after 2 Weeks – Have you ever felt like you are haunted by the shadows of your past?

Each day the shadows become incredibly intense… and suddenly, your daily task feels insurmountable.

If you had, congratulations, it is most likely that your long-buried trauma comes back to collect the debt. It‘s okay though, you are not alone, I and probably million of others also share the same struggles.

Based on the study of neurobiology of trauma; traumatic experiences can impact the brain and the nervous system.

Trauma releases stress hormones called cortisol, which causes not only emotional dysregulation, and distorted individual’s coping ability, but also psychosomatic effects (stress-induced physical illness).

As complex as it is, recovery from trauma can be backbreaking work for some.

However, there is still hope.

A bunch of studies and programs revolving around trauma release are accessible on the market. Therefore, self-resilience and growth from past trauma are totally achievable.

Knowing that there are many ways to deal with trauma, we might wonder if there is one that is simple yet working; since, you know, people with trauma can be easily overwhelmed.

I got a friend's recommendation to try a program called BioDynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release by Giten Tonkov.

How simple is this program?

Well, looking at BioDynamic Breathwork’s website, the program states that we’ll use our breath as the main tool for our healing. So as we all breathe, hence, this program should be simple, right?

Is it working?

I have been in for 2 weeks; I was lowkey shaking on day one and had to stop the session for a while.

How did that happen?

I will have the detail of my experience written further below…

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Now, in case you’re wondering what is Biodynamic Breathwork and how the breath is capable to release trauma?

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Here’s Some Light Shed on Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release

So, what is Biodynamic Breathwork?

Biodynamic Breathwork is originally created and developed by Giten Tonkov himself. His journey with the program started as his attempt to patch the flaw that bodywork therapy can’t do.

With solely bodywork therapy, He noticed that his clients’ tension often reappeared.

Not for too long, Giten then took a retreat to India and figured out a way to totally cleansed his clients’ tension. And it was through breath’s magnificent energy.

As soon as he returned from India, he added breath into his practice, and it changed all. With the bodywork and breathwork combined, he noticed that his clients’ tension never came back again, or if it was, in a lighter form.

After he gained more and more experience. Giten added a few modalities and integrated them into his practice that works well for his clients. These modalities include breath, movement, touch, sound, emotional expression, and meditation.

Later on, as a strive to help more people globally, he, together with The Shift Network as an online platform designed this 7-week transformational journey.

Now the million-dollar question is:

How Could Trauma Be Released Through Biodynamic Breathwork?

According to a book called Complex PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) written by psychotherapist, Pete Walker, trauma occurs when traumatic events (e.g. attacks, serious accidents, physical assault, mental abuse, childhood abandonment) trigger a fight or flight response.

A fight or flight response is a term used to represent our ancestors' choices when faced with danger or an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening.

And if you asked which response is better than the other?

The answer is NONE. Both responses will make the trauma survivors feel either extremely alert, agitated, confrontational, or like cowards needing to leave the room as soon as possible.

What is more unfortunate is, people with trauma feel the trigger so intensely that they can’t seem to turn it off once the threat is over. They are trapped in a sympathetic nervous system or also called adrenalized state.

And as one can predict what will happen to the body of people with trauma when they enter this state?

Yes, their body will create tension.

It’s no longer a novelty that mind and body are intertwined.

Many studies have also suggested that people with trauma could be more vulnerable to developing physical health problems. And just like a circle of hell, the physical problem could also impact the trauma.

This, therefore, aligns with what Giten also covers in his Biodynamic Breathwork program.

He demonstrates that there are 7 belts of tension that are caused by trauma, spread from our head to our pelvis.

And these tensions will forever hold us hostage until we find a way to release them.

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So how to be free from these bodily problems as well as the trauma itself?

Well, have you ever wondered…

What if the same body that suffers from trauma could be the same source as our recovery?

From the point of view of Biodynamic Breathwork, it is possible.

As Giten always says “breath is energy” and by using it right, we can be in control.

Imagine we can deactivate our fight or flight response (sympathetic nervous system) and activate relaxation response (parasympathetic nervous system) …

What a relief for us fellow trauma survivors! No more hypervigillance!

Also, with the more relaxed state that we have embodied, we can slowly but surely release the held tension and trapped trauma-related energy.

There is more…

Biodynamic Breathwork is famous for its program integration, thus in addition to breathing practice, Giten combined a few more modalities to increase body awareness as well as emotional relief.

Considering that sometimes it’s hard for trauma survivors to determine where their trauma is stored and how to express the long-buried emotions, therefore this integrated practice would help.

By using the practice of body awareness, trauma survivors will be able to identify and focus on a certain area where their trauma is held the most. This process will release trauma through every bit of bodily sensation that may appear during sessions.

Whilst with the emotional relief, trauma survivors will be guided to what is considered a safe state so they can express their deepest, darkest, ugliest trapped emotions.

Of course, to be able to successfully implement and finally be trauma-freed, such a program should only be undergone by the hand of an expert.

So, let’s see if Giten Tonkov has the kind of expertise.

Giten Tonkov’s Credibility

As I have mentioned earlier, Giten Tonkov‘s credibility is primarily based on his extensive knowledge, experience, and the impact of his work on his fellow clients.

How could he not, in the field of trauma release, Giten Tonkov is already well-recognized and respected. He has dedicated more than 20 years of study, practice, and teaching to develop Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release.

On top of that, there are also some legit certifications that Giten Tonkov has received over his career year.

In 1994, he got a licensed massage therapist from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy, New York. Later, in 2001 he received Breathwork & Body Oriented Therapist certification.

Up to this day, Giten is still continuously invited to present at conferences, workshops, and retreats internationally.

With that being said, Giten Tonkov is quite credible in my opinion.

However, since one’s credibility could be subjective and you still find yourself in doubt; I suggest you conduct your own research and find testimonials as many as possible.

To help with that, you can start your research, gain perspective, and even experience the quick trauma release practice by joining Biodynamic Breathwork Free Webinar below:

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As an addition, I also gathered some of the users’ testimonials for you:

Eoghan Cleary, youth development worker, and yoga teacher, Ireland, says:

Giten’s guidance through the training, as with everything he does, is provided with constant encouragement, love, and support along with an innate knowledge of the practice.

Dr. Jason R., PharmD, Yoga Teacher, United States, says:

Never have I grown as much as I have this week. We have worked to tap into the core of so many problems and the source of so much joy. This training has more depth than anything I’ve ever encountered. I could have lived the rest of my life on the path I was on, but since I have found BBTRS®, I have the chance to go so much deeper.

I have always felt so different and sometimes isolated for feeling the way that I do. Here, I feel safe to be different, BUT, also not so different anymore. I have found something that resonates so deeply inside me. Thank you… for touching this point inside me and for teaching me how to tune into myself.

Eeshira Hart, sound healing practitioner, facilitator, speaker, and singer, Bali, says:

I have supreme gratitude and admiration for Giten Tonkov and what he has developed over the last 20 years. Breathwork is one of the three most powerful tools humans have available to release the past and awaken our consciousness. It’s the deepest transformational work I have ever done! Great for individuals or practitioners to release deeply held tension, which saves you doing years of psychotherapy in just a few sessions, moving beyond the mind, to release and make room for more breath, life, joy, peace, and happiness in your life.

 Satagsig, Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release client, Indonesia, says:

Based on my 1-month experience of joining BioDynamic Breathwork by Giten Tonkov, I found that this program has three points that caught my heart.

First is the amount of useful information that it includes. Yes. the program aimed to help people overcome their trauma by releasing it from our physical body.

Second is the detail in delivery of information. Giten really covers every little aspect that needs to be covered in the program, so that each session will leave you really satisfied.

Third is how it really works after each session. Ofcourse we want a program that really gives us ‘that’ warm feelings after we do what it asks us to do, and based on my own experience this program I really got the effects whether it is something like warmth, light headedness, or relaxed body.

So far, I haven’t found whining testimonials regarding Giten’s Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release program. Thus, I decided to try it myself.

Here is My 2 weeks' Experience; I Was Lowkey shaking on Day One!

I was surprised by how the Biodynamic Breathwork program takes me so far. Even from day one it already gave me “discomfort”.

But before we get into it, I would like to give you a short background information regarding what trauma I have.

Please bear in mind that my sole purpose in sharing this kind of information is to provide some references to others with common trauma experiences before they end up buying.

The trauma that I experience is mostly emotional and mental abuse. And I believe the major cause is childhood emotional abandonment and school bullying.

Alright, now let’s talk about the program…

To make it easy to read I’m going to write it consecutively from week one to week two.

In week one – module one, I first off gained deeper insights into Biodynamic Breathwork fundamentals. I had many AHA! moments regarding my used to be questionable behaviors that actually caused by my trauma.

In addition to gaining some knowledge on Biodynamic Breathwork and trauma, it has the guided connected breathing practice.

Although, breathing practice may sound easy and familiar, what I got from week one is rather “complicated”, in a good way.

Starting from the full connected breath, I was already having a hard time. Mine felt short, but I kept on going.

As I grew accustomed to this breathing pattern, and as it went deeper with the addition of movement, I began to sense my body and experience the “discomfort”.

I felt a tingling sensation on my sternum. It rose up and spread on both shoulders, jaw, nose, scalp, and down to the fingertips.

Didn’t stop there, suddenly, my chest felt tight, my throat hurt, and it was hard to swallow my saliva. The tingles on my fingertips turned into lowkey shaking.

I was literally freaked out and stopped for a while.

However, what I felt was pretty common, Giten has also informed it beforehand. I just didn’t know that I would experience it right away.

This bodily sensation that I felt was obviously a clear sign that I have my trauma-trapped energy in four areas of the belts of tension.

The first area is the ocular belt of tension, which include the eyes, forehead, top of the head, and back of the head (in this case I have it on my forehead, top, and back of the head).

Second, is the oral belt of tension, which include the jaw, mouth, tongue, nose, and ears (in this case I have it only on my jaw).

Third is the cervical belt of tension, which includes the neck, and throat (in this case I have it on my throat).

And fourth is the thoracic belt of tension, which include shoulders, chest, and lungs (in this case I experience it on my shoulders down the fingertips and on my chest).

I know it surprised me too that I checked 4 out of 7 belts of tension (sad face). And we’re still talking about the physical sensation, not the emotional one yet.

So, how’s the emotional sensation going?

I experienced it quite intensely too.

I captured some surfaced emotions, but the rage was the main character.

As the rage came up, I found it difficult to focus on the remaining instructions. I wasn't able to follow through and finished the one full session, not until day three.

Long story short, I guess what week one has taught me is to allow myself to feel and express every sensation; both physically and emotionally.

During the session, my body starts to naturally get used to the breathing movement. And I was pretty comfortable enough to create sound out of my mouth (even though I felt embarrassed and reluctant to do it at first).

I know it sounds simple, but as a person who tends to shut it all down, it becomes a big deal.

By the end of module one, I noticed the tingling often reappears here and there, but in the other area, mostly on my chest and throat, I felt the tightness has lessened a bit. It’s probably because I was able to let go of some grudge.

Ps: for week one cherry on top, I also have some good-cry moments.

Moving on to week two – module two…

If I said earlier that I was looking for a program that won’t make me overwhelmed, then this program’s module two kind of “failed” me.

I gotta say that week two has its session escalated more than week one.

Even though this week’s module narrows its focus down to only releasing the ocular belt of tension, I surprisingly had more difficulty practicing it.

For the first 30 minutes, the session gave a guided exploration of our emotions; sadness, anger, guilt, and happiness, which I think was very helpful and enjoyable to do.

However, it’s the next 30 minutes that I was talking about. Things started to escalate a little too quickly for me.

On my first try to release the ocular belt of tension practice, I got overwhelmed. I was literally gasping for air and had to stop the session for a moment.

However, despite the overstimulation that I felt, it was actually understandable that I experienced such a thing.

How so?

Well, first of all, it’s a practice of activating the sympathetic nervous system, so it’s expectable that I would consume more air and my heart rate speeded up.

Second of all, one’s physical condition. I mean, it’s me who personally found it difficult to synchronize my eye and body movement to the same-paced and full-cycled breathing (other people might find it an easy task).

Thankfully, this module’s practice didn’t leave my sympathetic nervous system in the open and truly failed me.

It fixed the practice by deactivating it and turning the parasympathetic nervous system on.

Once the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, my body slowly shifted to a more relaxed state. With some addition of the element of touch on the head area, my body felt very at ease. I even yawned for few times and felt sleepy.

Not much different from week one, the bodily sensation that I experienced from this practice was still dominated by tingles. I also felt 2 more additional sensations though; a trembling mouth and a thirsty feeling, but yeah tingles won.

However, as the day went by, and as I kept on practicing releasing the ocular belt of tension for 5-10 minutes daily, I finally got the gist of the practice. This made the “uncomfortable” bodily sensation I that initially felt slowly decreased.

Now, how about the emotional sensation, did I have the same experience like week one?

Not as much, I was mostly focusing on balancing my breath and body.

For me, the overall week two practice can be pictured like a mountain. It starts low, it has its summit, and it ends low.

The body-breathing synchronization to release the ocular belt of tension indeed escalated amid the session but in the end, I gotta say that it eases the mind and body.

Moreover, with a calmer body and mind, I could think more clearly and therefore more able to tackle tasks.

Ps: Even with quite the positive outcomes I got from weeks one and two, I’m not going to say that my trauma is gone. I still have some nightmares and flashbacks hitting me, but yeah, I’m not as triggered.

Besides, this is only week two we’re talking about… so the possibility is still there.

Seemingly Harmless, Is This Program Suitable for Everyone?

Unfortunately NOT.

Remember that I had a “gasping for air” moment?

That moment could be dangerous for some people, especially those who have respiratory comorbidities.

So, in order to be sure about this matter, I raised a ticket to Biodynamic Breathwork’s  customer care, and within 24 hours, they responded with:

They stated that people with the below conditions are not suggested :

• Schizophrenia
• Bi-polar or psychosis
• Unmanaged PTSD
• Epilepsy or seizures
• Conditions or arrhythmia
• COPD or pre-existing lung conditions
• Delicate and/or first-trimester pregnancy
• High blood pressure
• Very low blood pressure with a fainting history
• Severe asthma
• Glaucoma and/or detached retina
• Severe osteoporosis
• Recent major surgery

So, before you buy this program, please be certain that you have the above information well-considered.

For those of you who are already sure and want to continue buying, below is the information you need.

How to Purchase Biodynamic Breathwork Program and Get a Discount?

It’s very easy to check out Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release Program.

You can simply browse their official website and get the bundle for $297.

  There are 2 payment methods you can choose:

1. One-time payment of $297.
2. Two-time installments for $158 each.

And if you think that’s a bit pricey, don’t worry, you can get a HUGE DISCOUNT!

How?

It’s by joining their FREE WEBINAR.

Other than you can gain some insights about the program as well as having your very own opinion before buying, you can also unlock its $100 OFF discount!

Thus, you only need to pay $197, or $108 for a two-time installment.

Oh wait, there’s one more, you can also harness the benefit of a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee by contacting support@theshiftnetwork.com.

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What’s Included in Your Purchase?

After the purchasing process has finished, you’ll be sent an access link to sign in.

And here’s how the homepage would look like after you have signed in:

Inside the Biodynamic Breathwork bundle you’ll get video (resolution up to 720p) and audio format of:

• 7 modules of roughly an hour-and-a-half-long video & audio session.
• 1 Q&A Bonus Session.
• 3 Supplemental Materials and Bonuses.

Plus, the additions of PDF transcript and deepening practice.

Curious about what each piece of content is about?

Here’s a sneak peek:

Module 1 – Introduction to Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release

The content of Module One includes:

1. Detailed introduction about what Biodynamic Breathwork is.
2. Exploring the fundamental elements that comprise the program as well as how each element could impact the body.
3. Finding the place of safety.
4. Detailed discussion about the seven belts of tension.
5. Practicing connected breathing; generally exploring all of the 7 belts of tension from top to bottom, experiencing surfaced emotions, and letting it go.

Module 2 – Where Is the Next Danger Coming From? – Relieving Tension in the Ocular Belt 

The content of Module Two includes:

1. Specifically exploring the ocular belt of tension.
2. Practicing to activate and deactivate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
3. Roughly an hour of guided practice focused on releasing tension around the ocular belt of tension.

Module 3 – How Your Mounth and Voice Work Together – The Oral & Cervical Belts

The content of Module Three includes:

1. The exploration of oral and cervical belts: both the physical tension and the emotion that usually entails from that.
2. Discovering the meditation space within our body that was once covered by trauma.
3. Creating a window of tolerance. This will build up our resilience even when face triggers.
4. Guided practice of integrated breathwork and vocal sounding to ease oral & cervical belts.

Module 4 – Exploring Your Deepest Heart Feelings – Releasing Tensions in the Thoracic Belt

The content of Module Four includes:

1. Exploring how the thoracic belt of tension often stiffens on the shoulders and chest.
2. Deeper discussion on how thoracic tension is involved in instant nervous system reaction.
3. Exploring the ways the energetic field of our hearts the moment we receive comforting healing touch.
4. Guided practice of integrated breathwork to soften the tension around the chest, shoulder, and arm areas.

Module 5 – Your Body’s Relaxation & Breath Centers – The Diaphragmatic & Abdominal Belts

The content of Module Five includes:

1. Detailed information on how the volume of our breath we inhale impacts the expansion of the lungs, and our ability to feel emotionally, and digest.
2. Exploring the theory about gut reaction’s scientific roots. As well as how extreme stress causes us to tighten our bellies.
3. Guided practice of integrated breathwork to expand the volume of breath and release ribcage restriction.

Module 6 – The Pelvic Belt, Home to Your Primary Core Muscles

The content of Module Six includes:

1. Learning how trauma – fight or flight response related to sexual abuse all take hold in the pelvic belt.
2. Learning how activating the relaxation state of sexual energy heals trauma, and gains newfound access to creativity.
3. Guided practice of integrated breathwork and pelvic region movement to address the belt of tension.

Module 7 – Closing Assessment and Celebration

The content of Module Seven includes:

1. Experiencing a biodynamic breathwork session that incorporates all belts of tension.
2. Reviewing the body awareness journey.
3. Already recorded the Q&A session.

Other than the main modules above, Biodynamic Breathwork also comes with bonuses and supplemental materials.

The bonus includes:

• Bonus Q&A Session Additional Live Session with Gitten Tonkov

This already recorded live Q&A bonus session can be useful as a further companion and support in our trauma healing journey.

The Supplemental Materials include:

• How Do We Hold & Process This Time in Our Bodies?

Here, Giten explains how to handle any situation and continually return to the center, avoid suffering contractions, and cease viewing fear or worry as a failure. He'll explain which body areas to concentrate on as direct routes to releasing the tension.

• Meditation – 2 Guided Video Meditations from Giten Tonkov

The two videos explore two meditations to activate the body’s natural healing process. We will discover our personal power and allow it to flow so that it can benefit every aspect of our lives.

• Excerpt from Free to Heal – PDF Chapter from Giten Tonkov’s Book.

This 29-page long excerpt book will cover a bit of Giten’s journey in expanding successful body-based, and trauma-release therapies. Teaching us how to break the trauma cycle, enhance relationships, and live a happier, more satisfying life.

My Final Verdict

I, the user who has joined the program for 2 weeks, find the Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release, so far works , by reasons of:

• I found Biodynamic Breathwork theory as well as its practices align with related science (such as neurobiology, and psychology).
•  From the program’s theoretical pov, Giten has succeeded to deliver it crystal clear. Because of this, I think, all users can easily grasp and later implement the material even if it could be quite new to one’s ear.
• The application of its holistic approach is sensible. It’s not so esoteric nor too far-fetched.

Ps: if you are more into esoteric trauma healing practice, you can visit a previous review I had on Deborah King's Be a Modern Master.

• Real results in two weeks. Even though I had to go through some “discomforts”, my body responded effectively to the Biodynamic Breathwork practice.
• Following the body response, my trauma-related emotions also feel to be slowly released.
• With the above points, my body and mind feel more connected. And this brings clarity to my thought process, and therefore I could tackle the tasks that once felt hard.

Being able to finally finish writing a review again after 2 years of mental block caused by surfaced trapped trauma is concrete evidence that this program works.

so, are you interested to prove that your own body is capable to heal itself from trauma?

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Disclaimer

Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release come with a policy where the user must take precautions by themselves.

Therefore, if you have been diagnosed to have any related respiratory comorbidity or history of mental illness, it is suggested that you consult your doctor first.

Please keep in mind that this review is solely based on my two-week experience as one of trauma survivor.

Considering that there are many traumatic events that cause people trauma, thus my experience couldn’t represent all types of traumas.