Slow rhythmic breathing techniques of SOMA Breath are safe to be used for anyone, and can be beneficial for all individuals.

Forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds and extended intense fast breathwork/hyperventilation for more than 5 minutes, should NOT be practiced in the case of any of the following:

1. Severe/critical diseases or infections (Esp. if it impairs your ability to breathe)
2. Heart issues such as uncontrolled hypertension (usually after a heart attack), a pacemaker, or irregular heart beat (Exception: your doctor  gives you specific permission).
3. Organ failure or late-stage terminal illness
4. Pregnancy
5. Epilepsy

Some conditions (Eg: Tinnitus, hernias) may be aggravated by prolonged breath holds and hyperventilation. Careful attention to technique is required. In the case of Tinnitus, the participant has to make sure they are doing the neck energy lock to stop the pressure that builds up in the head. This is when the person, when sitting down, lowers the chin to their chest a bit to create a “lock” preventing the air to go up.