An Impact of Conscious Connected Breathing on Emotional States
Heyda Alicja
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2003 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18300911 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Controlled trial with matched controls |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 46 |
| Population | 23 participants and 23 matched controls |
| Dose | 10 sessions |
| Duration | Pretest 2 weeks before first session, posttest 1 month after last session |
| Measures | EPQ-R, SE-T Scale, Inventory of Situations and Responses of Anxiety (ISRA) |
| Topics | Breathwork |
| Key findings | C.C.B. training significantly reduced anger and anxiety (including general anxiety, cognitive, physiological, and motor components) and increased positive emotions (joy-contentment) in participants compared to controls. |
Abstract
The Impact Of Conscious Connected Breathing Training On Emotions Alicja Heyda, The Healing Breath Journal – a Journal of Breathwork Practice, Spirituality and Psychotherapy, vol.5, no 2 p. 9-18 Abstract The goal of C.C.B. (rebirthing) is to unblock breathing, gently relax chronic muscle tensions, and liberate repressed emotions and memories hidden behind. During the C.C.B. session, memories often appear that come from preverbal stage of human development. We can also observe feelings and thoughts referring to different experiences, depending on the client. The purpose of this research was to examine the influence of C.C.B. on positive and negative emotions. 23 Ss. and 23 matched controls participated in the research. Ss had 10 C.C.B. sessions (pretest – 2 weeks before the first session, posttest- 1 month after the last one). Tests: EPQ-R, Eysenck, Eysenck & Barrett; SE-T Scale, Łosiak; Inventory of Situations and Responses of Anxiety (ISRA, Miguel – Tobal &. Cano – Vindel). The results show that C.C.B strongly modifies emotions. Ss had a statistically significant decrease in anger ( p<0,01) and anxiety level ( anxiety-depression – p<0,05, cognitive anxiety scale– p<0,01, physiological – p< 0,05, motor- p< 0,05, general anxiety – p<0,001). The level of positive emotions increased significantly (scale joy –contentment, p< 0,05).