If I've had a stroke can I still do SOMA Breathwork?

So if you've had a stroke, whether it's major or minor, you really should do any kind of practice that involves using your breath and body movement with caution. And you should always speak to your doctor first. Regards this because there are times when vigorous breathing practices can actually raise your blood pressure. And we don't want to put you at risk of any more incidences of stroke. However, with Soma Awakening Breathwork, which is our long routine, our signature routine, which involves rhythmic breathing with breath retentions, we also have a healing journey, which is less vigorous and it's much more slower breathing patterns still in a rhythm that actually brings you into that healing parasympathetic state, which is really good if you're suffering from blood pressure problems and things like stroke. And the actual intermittent hypoxic phase where you're holding your breath can also be beneficial because some studies have shown how it can actually improve circulation in terms of re forming capillaries around blockages in the heart. They're called coronary collaterals and other areas of your body to improve circulation. So it can actually be beneficial. But I would really go with caution. Be very relaxed as you're doing it, no force, and avoid the very fast rhythmic breathing phases. But also you can just do a few rounds of harmonic rhythmic breathing every day as well. And that 24 rhythm or the 48 rhythm is a beautiful way to relax and get into state.