FAQ

I AM NEW TO BREATH WORK, WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

There is no set or predictable experience during or after a session. Since you are an individual, your experience will reflect your uniqueness. The characteristics of this technique is different than any other breathing technique. In comfortable clothing, you will be guided in a pace that allows all your cells to become completely oxygenated, releasing any stored toxins. We stimulate the release by massaging parts of your body. In the full flow of breathwork, we don’t pause in between the inhalation and exhalation. This might cause you to feel a tingling sensation in your body as the energy pushes through the energetic blocks. The more you can surrender to the process, the more you’ll enter a state where you are breathing the breath, purifying every cell and atom of your body.

We end the session with a time of stillness, to give your body and mind the opportunity to adjust to the biological and energetic changes.

WHAT IS CONNECTIVE BREATHING?

Simply speaking, the breaths are literally connected. That means there are no pauses between the inhales and the exhales. The connected pattern of conscious breathing is

a natural, safe and easy–to-learn technique.

CAN I HAVE A SESSION AT

MY HOME?

Open Up only offers this through personal connections or via booked sessions in the studio.

The price for a session at your home is € 500 for 2 hrs in the Netherlands Additional travel time and travel costs will be discussed based on the transportation of my futon, for the absolute comfort of the session in your home.

HOW MANY SESSIONS

SHOULD I DO?

It is recommended that you undertake a series of 10 sessions and start with

3 sessions in the first week and continue over a period of time and taking time between each session to assimilate realisations and change.

To commit to a series of sessions is

to commit to creating true change in your life. We are inspired to work with people who are willing to become stewards of change, through the process of change.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE

A SESSION?

Please make an enquiry via the Contact Form

HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST?

Generally 1.5 hours, unless requested or stating differently.

SHALL I BRING MY OWN

MAT?

We provide, free of charge great mats, blankets, pillows. Always fresh and clean.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

In breathwork we work with energy and a blockage can cause you to really cool off. It's best to wear comfortable, loose and warm clothing - and to bring warm socks.

DO YOU OFFER YOUR WORK IN

ORGANISATIONS?

Yes! How wonderful you ask. We offer sessions and workshops to organisations worldwide. Please get in touch for more details or visit the page

CAN I EAT BEFORE A SESSION?

We recommended to not eat anything substantial in the two hours before your session.

IS THERE A CHANGING ROOM?

Yes.

IS THERE MUSIC INVOLVED?

Yes. Music is an important part of the session and your journey, and is selected with the highest dedication for your process.

IS THERE ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT IN BREATH WORK?

The nature of this work will include interpersonal physical contact with your consent. This contact is strictly professional in nature and helps to support your process. Any sexual comments or approach will not be tolerated.

WHAT IF I HAVE AN INJURY

OR MEDICAL CONDITION?

Please inform us of any injuries or

medical conditions prior to our session. We reserve the right to ask you not to participate in a session if we feel that it would be inappropriate because of an injury or medical condition. Injuries that require a specific approach cannot be solved. If you have - or suspect to have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified health-care

provider.

We are not medical practitioners and are not practicing medicine. We don't diagnose, prescribe, or treat any physical or psychological symptoms, nor recommend any course of 'therapy".

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Please read the list of potential medical issues below. We do not advice to practice this method when

you are coping with the following

psychical or mental symptoms:

• Pregnancy

• Cardiovascular problems

• Heart attacks or a history

• High or abnormal blood pressure

• Asthma

• Glaucoma

• Osteoporosis

• Recent surgery or physical injury

• Epilepsy or a history of seizures

• An active addiction

• Severe psychiatric symptoms,

particularly psychosis or paranoia

• Bipolar depression or any other (severe) physical or mental health conditions.

In all cases you should always

consult a medical doctor first.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WITH RESPECTING YOUR

LIMITATIONS?

You are responsibility for your body and your health. Be mindful and respectful to your own limitations in order to honor your health and well- being. You can end a session at any time if this feels best for you.

PRIVACY

Open Up treats your privacy with absolute respect. The experience of each client is highly confidential to provide safety and privacy.

This site is designed to offer you general information for educational

purposes only.

The information on this site is not intended to replace personal consultation with any qualified physician, pharmacist or other

healthcare professional. Please read our Privacy Policy here.

WHAT DOES A PRIVATE SESSION COST?

€ 250 and lasts approximately

1.5 hours. An online session of 75 minutes is € 150. Prices are excluding 21% VAT by invoice.

WHAT'S YOUR OFFER FOR

5 PRIVATE SESSIONS ABOUT?

The investment for a package

of 5 individual sessions is €1200

(instead of € 1250). A series is valid for six months after the date of purchase. The payment needs to be done up front and is non-refundable. Prices are excluding 21% VAT.

HOW DO I PAY?

Clients may pay through cash,

or bank transfer. Please see our

payment details in your

confirmation.

WHAT IS YOUR

CANCELLATION POLICY?

If you need to reschedule, or

cancel your booking, please do

so 2 weeks prior to your session, otherwise the full session fee is the cancellation charge.

The fee for not showing will be

the full session fee.

Make sure you are on time. We

like to guarantee the quality and benefits of your session and therefore have to cancel your appointment if you are more than 10 minutes late.

For workshops and retreats the cancellation policy is shown on the workshop information page

CAN I DECLARE MY COSTS SOMEWHERE?

If you are a freelancer (ZZP-er) you can book the session as costs under professional coaching.

WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS?

Read all about it here