Version 1.0 · October 8, 2026
Breathwork changes how you breathe, and that has real effects on your body. Some techniques, especially fast breathing and breath holds, are more intense. Please read this before you start. You can find it again any time in Settings.
What you may feel
Breathing faster or deeper than usual temporarily lowers the carbon dioxide in your blood. This can cause:
tingling in your hands, feet or face
lightheadedness or dizziness
a faster or more noticeable heartbeat
tightness or cramping in your hands
Long breath holds can also make you lightheaded, and in rare cases cause fainting. Fast breathing and breath holds can also bring on feelings similar to stress or anxiety.
These effects are common and usually fade quickly once you breathe normally.
When to stop
Stop the session and breathe normally and calmly if you feel dizzy, faint, panicked, overwhelmed or unwell in any way. You never need to finish a session.
If symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing don’t settle after you stop, seek medical help.
Where and when to practice
Sit or lie down, especially for fast breathing and breath holds.
Never practice while driving, operating machinery, or in or near water. Breath holds can cause sudden loss of consciousness, which in water can be fatal.
Don’t practice under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Check with a doctor first
Talk to a medical professional before practicing breathwork if you:
are pregnant
have a heart or cardiovascular condition, or high or low blood pressure
have asthma or another respiratory condition
have epilepsy or a history of seizures
are prone to panic attacks or have an anxiety disorder
have recently had surgery
have any other physical or mental health condition, take medication that affects your heart or breathing, or are unsure whether breathwork is right for you
If you’re pregnant, avoid breath holds and fast breathing.
Important
Regulate is not a medical product. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition, and it does not replace advice from a medical professional.
Questions? Contact us at hello@regulate.me.