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Ever tried to calm down and somehow ended up more anxious? That moment is the doorway into nervous system work, not proof you’re doing it wrong. Kira speaks with somatic integration coach and certified breathwork facilitator Jonathan Schechter about why breathwork can feel incredible for some people and edgy for others, especially when your system has learned that staying on guard is what keeps you safe.

We walk through a clear framework for different types of breathwork: practices that build awareness, techniques that regulate the nervous system (downshifting for sleep and stress or energizing without spiraling), and deeper methods that can create expanded states of consciousness. Jonathan shares why consistency beats intensity, how a five minute daily practice can create lasting trait change, and why “what works” can change across different seasons of life. If you’ve been told to just meditate or just breathe and it never clicked, you’ll hear why bioindividuality matters and how to experiment without forcing results.

We also dig into somatic experiencing, Peter Levine’s trauma-informed approach to helping the body complete stuck survival responses. Jonathan explains dysregulation in plain language, offers clues to watch for like shallow breathing and hypervigilance, and guides a simple orienting practice you can do in 30 to 60 seconds to help your system sense safety in the present moment.

About Jonathan:
Jonathan Schecter is a Somatic Integration coach and certified breathwork facilitator with extensive experience working in expanded states of consciousness as well as trauma and nervous system regulation. He holds a certificate in Somatic Experiencing as well as several breathwork certifications including Neurodynamic, Holotropic and Oxygen Advantage. Working with his protocol that combines clinical skill and transpersonal awareness, he has facilitated hundreds of breathwork sessions and supported clients in integrating their experiences into meaningful change.

Find Jonathan:
https://www.instagram.com/bluemagicalchemy https://www.youtube.com/@bluemagicalchemy
www.skool.com/pathwaystointegration

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