Rebirthing
Rebirthing is a special technique of circular breathing , i.e. breathing in and out without pauses. The founder of this breathing technique was Leonard Orr in the 1960s , who developed it through self-experiments and understood it as a method for breathing and awareness training. This breathing technique can lead to hyperventilation . In some cases this is deliberately pursued.
Followers of these methods refer to them as a technique of self-awareness , which is intended to enable more “inner space”. According to the rebirthing advocates, “inner space” can arise when habits are consciously emulated and let go. Breathing patterns are also part of these habits. Rebirthing is often practiced according to the name in order to bring the own birth experience into consciousness through this form of breathing. It is debatable whether this is possible. Other contents of the unconscious , repressed feelings and experiences, should also be made aware through this breathing technique in order to be “processed”.
There is no uniform trainer for rebirthing therapists and no officially recognized designation. In the meantime different directions of rebirthing have developed.
Criticism and risks
- A number of psychologists doubt that one's own birth is actually relived during a rebirth; they think it's hallucinations from hyperventilating.
- Hyperventilation can lead to clouding of consciousness and unconsciousness lead. This method can be life-threatening for people with asthma , heart problems or epilepsy .
- Many providers do not have in-depth psychological training and are unable to professionally help clients deal with unresolved memories and feelings. Resuscitated trauma can re-traumatize those affected.
- The mental stability of the participants in rebirths is usually not checked beforehand.
