Breath awareness
Noticing your natural breath before gently slowing or lengthening it.
Breathwork · restorative practices
Breathwork and yoga-informed therapy, within psychotherapy
Gentle breath, stillness, and restorative practices can help the nervous system settle. At Repose, they are part of therapy, led by licensed clinicians.
Overview
What these practices are
Breathwork uses slow, intentional breathing to support regulation. Restorative and yoga-informed practices use supported rest, simple postures, and awareness. At Repose, these are tools a licensed therapist may weave into psychotherapy, not a separate class or fitness program.
Some Repose clinicians are also trained yoga or breathwork teachers, and bring that training into sessions when it fits your goals.
What we help with
What these practices can support
Breath and restorative practices can support people living with anxiety, chronic stress, trouble resting, and the body's response to trauma. They can also help you build a daily habit of noticing and steadying yourself between sessions.
Sessions may include movement. Every practice is optional and can be adapted to your body, comfort, and health needs.
Common concerns
- Anxiety
- Chronic stress
- Burnout
- Trauma & PTSD
- Trouble resting
- Perinatal wellness
- Panic
- Overwhelm
Who this is for
For people who want tools they can use every day
These practices can be a fit if you want practical ways to settle your body, if you already enjoy breath or mindful movement, or if you are curious but unsure. Beginners are welcome, and nothing requires flexibility or fitness.
Please share any medical conditions so practices can be adapted.
Therapy, not a class
Deepen the breath to soften the body to calm the mind.
A Repose mantra, practiced inside a clinical therapy relationship.
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How these practices show up in sessions
Restorative rest
Supported, comfortable positions that invite the body to settle.
Mindful movement
Simple, optional movements that help you notice sensation and choice.
Your role
Your body, your choice
Listen to your limits
Stop or adjust any practice that does not feel right.
Share health needs
Pregnancy, injury, or breathing conditions can shape which practices fit.
Keep it simple
A few minutes of practice at home can make a difference.
What to expect
Preparation
A consultation and matching with a therapist trained in these practices.
Process
Short practices woven into talk therapy, never replacing it.
Integration
Using breath and rest to steady yourself in daily moments.
Ongoing
Adjusting practices as your needs, body, and goals change.
Questions people ask
Questions about breathwork and yoga-informed therapy
Is this a yoga class?
No. These practices are part of psychotherapy with a licensed therapist. There is no performance, no posture to perfect, and no fitness goal.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Practices are simple, optional, and adapted for every body.
Is breathwork safe for me?
Gentle breathwork is well tolerated by most people. If you are pregnant or have a heart, lung, or seizure condition, tell your therapist so practices can be adapted. Check with your medical provider if you are unsure.
Are there group options?
Yes. See our Somatic Experiencing group.
Begin
We invite you to begin with a conversation.
A free consultation can help you find the right therapist.
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