Who would have thought that breathing… a simple in-and-out action… can totally reshape you? I know I never considered it that important. So now, I stand corrected… and so will you if you don’t believe it.

Why am I saying all that? Because I tried Hypno-Breathwork quite recently… and I enjoyed every bit! What did I find out? That my trauma… which I believed had gone away, by the way… had never left my body! It was trapped inside for years. Apparently, that was why I felt so negative and bitter in some situations. The cherry on top? I found out that I could throw it out on my own… without pills.

The Beginning: We Join the Hypno-Breathwork Challenge

My husband and I registered in a 5-Day Hypno-Breathwork Challenge led by Fabian, Founder of Hypno-Breathwork, Australia. We wanted simple things… We need to bond a bit better, find ourselves a bit more, and be a bit friendlier to ourselves.

Sounds tricky? Confession: It wasn’t.

I had already heard too many praises about this method: It makes you a better person! It makes you more patient! It makes you fall in love with yourself!… So, naturally, we both almost bounced with excitement. Turned out it was way more than I had expected.

Diving Deep: The Transformative Session

On the fourth day of the challenge, we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a 1.5-hour Hypno-Breathwork experience fully. The session took off with a pep talk.

Fabian told us that Hypno-Breathwork is a combo of breathing, hypnosis, and NLP. We can use it to clear our dark emotions we always felt ashamed of, deal with trauma, and rearrange our “back of the mind” thought patterns.

Fabian described the breath as a doorway—a connection between the mind and body, the conscious and unconscious, and even the superconscious mind (higher self). This door is always open; we must step through it with eagerness and intention.

With all of us carrying generational trauma, Fabian compared breathwork to taking the lid off a pressure cooker, allowing years of stored trauma to flow out finally.

He reminded us that the process would be uncomfortable but encouraged us to push through the barrier, as most people are tempted to give up at the beginning.

Allowing Trapped Energy to Be Released

Fabian’s intentional questions before we began—”What’s holding you back from reaching your higher self? What do you want to let go of?”—set the stage for the mighty work ahead.

The breathing technique was simple but required conscious effort: “In in out, in in out” without stopping. During the journey, there were moments when I nearly drifted off, but Fabian’s words echoed in my mind: “If you stop doing the breathing, you’ll get the same result as before.” So, I kept going, even as my mouth became so dry from breathing.

My body began to respond in surprising ways as I breathed, and breathed, and breathed. My limbs tingled, and something like sizzling… ran through my arms and legs.

These were obvious signs that the breathwork was at, well, work. I felt as if it was pulling trauma out of my psyche and flushing it out through my fingertips.

Revisiting My Younger Self: The Root of Stuck Emotions

Memories from my teenage years came hurtling back during the breathwork. I was 13 again… and my mother was almost torturing me to prepare for exams. I remembered the overwhelming feeling that I was not enough.

I was a loser because I knew nothing except my syllabus… no extra knowledge to show that I might be “bright”… I clearly remembered the shame I felt.

I realised that I felt stuck and trapped in a dark pool of my own thoughts, convinced that I must meet my mother’s expectations… all the while trying to learn subjects I hated. I resented myself for not fighting for my freedom but didn’t dare to.

These emotions, buried for years, were now being released in a flood of energy. My hands and legs felt electrified, and the bodily experience was intensely real. The energy that had been stored in my system for so long was finally being released.

In that moment, I spoke to my younger self, offering the compassion and understanding I had longed for back then. I reassured her, saying, “You are so much more. You are enough.” I encouraged her to embrace her right to pursue what she loves and to confidently speak up for her needs.

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Forgiveness: Releasing the Past to Embrace the Future

As the session drew to a close, I realised that much of my trauma stemmed from the expectations and pressure placed on me by my mother unconsciously.

I had resented her for making me feel like I wasn’t good enough if I didn’t excel academically. But through this experience, I found forgiveness—not just for her, but for myself.

I forgave my mum for her own insecurities, for the fears of inadequacy she had unknowingly passed on to me, rooted in the lack of educational opportunities she faced in her younger years.

I also forgave myself for not speaking up, not setting boundaries, and trying so hard to meet my mum’s expectations. I released the guilt of always complying and allowed myself to move forward with a sense of empowerment.

A Vision of Empowerment: Stepping Into My Purpose

In the final moments of the session, a powerful vision came to me. I saw myself speaking to groups of people, arms wide open, telling them, “You are so much more,” just as I had empowered my younger self.

I knew, without a doubt, that this is my purpose—to empower others, to help them release their traumas, and to step into their fullest potential. I am committed to breaking the cycle of trauma, setting myself and future generations free.

After the breathwork session, both my husband and I felt an immediate sense of relief. We were lighter and clearer in our minds, as if we had let go of a huge emotional burden. Even my husband, who rarely shows emotional vulnerability, released long-held emotions.

Why Hypno-Breathwork Resonated with Me?

What I found most remarkable about Hypno-Breathwork is its natural and accessible approach:

We can naturally enter a hypnotic trance state, allowing our subconscious and unconscious minds to do the work.

It is content-free; there’s no need to share our personal stories with the facilitator.

Unlike other therapies, Hypno-Breathwork requires minimal talking, yet it facilitates profound emotional release in its own unique way.

Once the conscious “monkey mind” is out of the way, the subconscious mind takes charge and leads the journey. All we need to do is keep breathing consciously.

I was practically googly-eyed when I saw how a simple thing like breathing can make you feel lighter… that too, immediately. It helped me unstuck my swirling hot pot of emotions.

When we practised breathing, the tingling sensation in my arms and legs was so real, and I felt light as a feather after the session. See? I didn’t need month-long sessions to feel good.

Disclaimer: I am a hypnotherapist too, and I have tried many treatment methods on myself to deal with my hidden demons, i.e. traumas.

So, believe me when I say that Hypno-Breathwork is one of the most fruitful ways to release emotions and shift your mood. What’s more, it’s completely natural… you just have to breathe!

Releasing Trauma From My Body for Deep Healing

So, can something as simple as breathing truly help us release trauma that has been stuck in our bodies for years? The answer is a resounding “Yes!”

My Hypno-Breathwork experience was a profound reminder that we all have the power to heal ourselves. By consciously breathing, we can access and release trauma that has been stored in our bodies for years. This process isn’t easy—it requires effort and commitment—but the rewards are immeasurable.

If you feel stuck, if you sense that something is holding you back from being your true self, I encourage you to explore Hypno-Breathwork. Breath by breath, you can transform your life, just as I did.

As Michael Jackson wisely said, “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.” Your breath is the key to making that change.