As this process can be physically and emotionally activating, it is contraindicated for those who have severe hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, recent acute trauma, heavy medications, family history of aneurysm, or any recent major surgeries. You take full responsibility to determine with your qualified doctor if breathwork is safe and appropriate for your own body, and participate entirely at your own risk.