THE HOLD | Elevate with Ian

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The Hold – Guided Breathwork Session for Stillness and Nervous System Reset.

The Hold is a guided session originally recorded inside my private community on Skool.
It’s designed to shift your state through conscious breathing and structured breath holds — moving from gentle activation into deeper awareness, stillness, and regulation.

This practice is built around the power of the pause. The breath hold creates a controlled rise in CO₂ that helps recalibrate your system, strengthen interoception, and allow the nervous system to reset.

This session moves through four structured phases, each followed by a hold:
Belly–Chest–Exhale breathing to build awareness and controlled activation
Breath holds to settle the system and increase CO₂ tolerance
NSDR protocol for relaxation and downregulation

Use headphones and lie down in a quiet, safe environment for best results.

This method supports:
Regulating the nervous system through cycles of breath and stillness
Expanding CO₂ tolerance and emotional capacity
Building resilience by learning to stay present in the pause
Reconnecting with the body through gradual downshifting

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SAFETY DISCLAIMER – READ BEFORE PRACTICING

Breathwork affects your physical, mental, and emotional state. Practice mindfully and at your own risk.

Do NOT practice this breathwork if you are:
Driving, operating machinery, or near/in water (shower, bath, pool, ocean)
Pregnant or have epilepsy
Living with cardiovascular issues, high/low blood pressure, or other serious medical conditions
Diagnosed with psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis — unless cleared by a licensed healthcare professional

Possible effects include tingling, lightheadedness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, emotional release, temperature changes, or altered perception.
If anything feels uncomfortable or unsafe, stop immediately and return to natural breathing.

Never perform breathwork in or near water. This can result in serious injury or death.

This session is for educational and self-development purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace professional treatment or care.

Always listen to your body. If you are uncertain whether this practice is suitable for you, consult a qualified healthcare provider.