Coherence techniques of SOMA and gentle breath holds which do not cause hypoxia are safe to be to be used for anyone. And can be beneficial for SL individuals. 
IHT therapy (kumbaka) in SOMA is contra-indicated, in the case of:
<ul>
<li>Acute illness</li>
<li>Epilepsy </li>
<li>Severe lung disease </li>
<li>Terminal Cancer </li>
<li>Patients with pacemakers or heart arrhythmias.</li>
<li>Pregnancy</li>
</ul>
Some conditions which maybe aggravated by IHT include and careful attention to technique must be paid.  Eg: Tinnitus 
Conditions where hypoxic IHT maybe used if your doctor has agreed to include it in your treatment plan:
<ul>
<li>Ischaemic heart disease</li>
<li>Cancer </li>
</ul>

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Coherence techniques of SOMA and gentle breath holds which do not cause hypoxia are safe to be to be used for anyone. And can be beneficial for SL individuals. 
IHT therapy (kumbaka) in SOMA is contra-indicated, in the case of:
Acute illness
Epilepsy 
Severe lung disease 
Terminal Cancer 
Patients with pacemakers or heart arrhythmias.
Pregnancy
Some conditions which maybe aggravated by IHT include and careful attention to technique must be paid.  Eg: Tinnitus 
Conditions where hypoxic IHT maybe used if your doctor has agreed to include it in your treatment plan:
Ischaemic heart disease
Cancer 

 

Should anyone NOT take part in breath holding?

Is SOMA Breath Dangerous?

Is SOMA Breath the same as Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)?

How long do I need to be in hypoxia to receive the benefits?

Is it possible to be in hypoxia for too long?

Can I take part in SOMA Breath if I have ___________?

What health conditions can SOMA Breath help with?

How much SOMA Breath is too much?

When I do SOMA Breath, I experience __________. Is it normal? Should I stop?

Can children or elderly people practice SOMA?

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