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Health information

Please read the section for your chosen retreat before booking. These checks help you decide whether the practices are suitable for you.

The Deep Reset

Conscious Connected Breathwork – Contraindications

For your safety, conscious connected breathwork is not suitable for anyone with any of the following:

  • Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy or a history of seizures
  • Serious heart or cardiovascular conditions
  • Previous heart attack or stroke
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Aneurysm
  • Glaucoma, retinal detachment or recent significant eye surgery
  • Severe asthma, COPD or significant respiratory conditions
  • Recent major surgery, concussion, fracture or serious physical injury
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • A history of fainting or unexplained loss of consciousness
  • Psychosis, schizophrenia or an unstable bipolar condition
  • Current severe mental health crisis or recent psychiatric hospitalisation
  • Severe unmanaged PTSD or dissociation
  • Anyone currently under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs

By booking, you are confirming that none of the above apply to you and that you are fit and well enough to take part in conscious connected breathwork.

The Slow Down

Slow Down Retreat – Contraindications

This retreat includes meditation, gentle breathwork, sound healing and journaling.

For your safety, this retreat is not suitable for anyone with:

  • Sound-induced epilepsy or a history of seizures
  • A severe or currently unstable mental health condition
  • Recent psychiatric hospitalisation
  • Significant sensitivity to sound that could make a sound bath distressing
  • Any medical condition where you have been specifically advised not to take part in meditation, gentle breathwork or sound-based relaxation practices
  • Anyone currently under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is welcome at this retreat. All breathwork will remain gentle, with no intensive breathing practices or breath holds. Please listen to your body throughout and adjust your position for comfort where needed.

By booking, you are confirming that none of the above contraindications apply to you and that you are fit and well enough to take part in the retreat.

If you are unsure whether either experience is suitable for you, please contact Mayan Retreats before booking.

Last updated 31 August 2026.