Breathwork for Grief: A Somatic Path to Healing in San Diego
Grief is not only emotional. It lives in the body. It can tighten your chest, shorten your breath, and leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you. At The Guides Holistic Therapies in San Diego, we offer breathwork for grief as a somatic approach to help you release what words alone cannot.
In traditional Chinese medicine, grief is stored in the lungs. That may be why, when we experience loss, it becomes harder to breathe fully. Our breath gets shallow, the chest feels heavy, and it can feel like we are holding our breath just to make it through the day. Breath is life, and grief can interrupt our natural rhythm.
Our in-person breathwork sessions in San Diego are 90 minutes long and completely one-on-one. This gives you space to be fully supported in your process. These sessions gently guide you back into your body, helping grief move through the breath in a way that is safe, intentional, and deeply healing. Clients often feel a physical and emotional release, along with a renewed sense of clarity and calm.
We typically incorporate breathwork after completing one of our grief recovery programs, including our pet loss program. Once a strong emotional foundation is in place, breathwork becomes a powerful next step to address the somatic side of grief. This method helps move the pain and emotion that may still be lingering in the body, even after you have mentally processed the loss.
Each session takes place in a calm and welcoming environment at our Pacific Beach or La Jolla locations. For clients open to energetic healing, we may include Reiki and sound therapy to support nervous system regulation and emotional integration. These tools work together to create a truly holistic experience.
Clients often share that breathwork helped them feel lighter and more grounded. Many say they took their first full breath since their loss during our session. Breathwork does not erase grief, but it can help you find space within it. It brings you back to your body, back to your breath, and back to life.
If you are in San Diego and seeking support for your grief, breathwork may be the next step on your healing path. We invite you to schedule a complimentary wellness consultation to learn more. This no-pressure session allows us to understand your needs and recommend the support that feels most aligned.
Next step is to book your free consultation.
You do not have to hold your grief alone. Let your breath help you begin to release and reconnect.
