Denise Solmere | Certified 9D Breathwork Facilitator, Trauma Informed Conscious-Living Mentor

Why Should I Try Breathwork?

9D Breathwork sessions use specific breathing patterns combined with sound technology to help people regulate their nervous systems. It's basically stress management through breath—like what athletes use for performance but applied for emotional regulation.

What is 9D Breathwork in simple terms?

While we often try to solve problems or regulate ourselves by thinking or talking, the natural internal chemistry shift that comes with breathwork allows us to complete the cycle for emotions that are stuck with somatic release. Different than “top-down” work which starts in the mind, breathwork is “bottom-up” work, starting with the body. This is why breathwork is an excellent addition for those who use talk therapy or other healing modalities. Your breath is always with you, and it provides a way to connect with yourself deeply, allowing buried emotions to surface and be released, so you can return to your center.

I talk to my friends/partner, sharing my emotions. how is this different?

Breathwork uses your body’s intelligence and natural biology to let your body complete a cycle it started when it held on to an emotion, potentially while in crisis. It is not a spiritual philosophy. However, many feel closer to their spiritual selves when practicing breathwork.

Do I need to be spiritual to do breathwork?

9D Breathwork is done completely lying down comfortably. There is no physical component other than directed breathing, of which you are always in control. Yoga incorporates breathwork with movement. There is no guided physical movement in a 9D Breathwork session.

Do I need to know Yoga?

Yes, both activating and downregulating breathwork can result in somatic release. This is your body releasing stored stress and emotion.
Activating breathwork can trigger significant somatic release, allowing the body to discharge trapped tension and emotions. These techniques activate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing oxygen and lowering CO2, which can cause intense physical sensations like tingling, shaking, or emotional releases. In simple terms, bypassing the logical mind and engaging the body’s natural trauma-release mechanism
often results in a deep feeling of calm, lightness, or relief afterward. IMPORTANT: While these techniques can be effective for processing emotion, it is recommended to engage in them when feeling grounded or with a trained practitioner if working through deep trauma.

Can both activating and downregulating breathwork give me somatic release?

Activating breathwork stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to increase energy, focus, and alertness (fight-or-flight). Downregulation breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system to induce calmness, relaxation, and rest (rest-and-
digest). Activating uses faster, deep inhales, breathing through the mouth while downregulating uses slower nasal breathing. Activating (Upregulation) Breathwork can increase energy, enhance focus, and create feelings of alertness by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, mimicking stress to wake up the body. Downregulation (Calming) Breathwork can reduce anxiety, calm the mind, and reduce stress by stimulating the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system. Note that if the breathwork journey you select is an activating breathwork journey, you will downregulate before the journey ends.

For a deeper explanation of activating and downregulating breathwork, please visit us HERE

What is the difference between activating breathwork and downregulation breathwork?

What are the types of breathwork?

What should be worn for a session?

Yes! We travel as far as Fairfield County for private in-home sessions.

Do you travel?

It is suggested to book as far in advance as possible.
Minimum booking within 3 days for private zooms and one week for in-person sessions. 

How far in advance should we book?

This answer varies especially if you are doing a one-on-one journey. Journeys range from a few minutes to over an hour. With your facilitator getting you settled, giving an intro, delivering the journey, and then spending time for integration, expect 1.5 hours for an hour-long journey.

How Long Is A Breathwork Session?

How Much Does It Cost?

How do i sign up for a session?

Our group events are posted via Eventbrite

For private and individual sessions please contact us at info@denisesolmere.com.

Please wear loose, comfortable, and non-restrictive clothing. You will primarily be lying down and focusing on deep belly and chest expansion, so avoid tight waistbands, restrictive bras, or stiff fabrics that may interfere with your breathing. You will be lying on your back wearing a headset and (optional) eyemask, so please consider this when choosing accessories, hairstyles, or head coverings.