Breath Archive

The Shift

Guided Breathwork for Intensity, Release, and Altered States

The Shift… A high-intensity guided breathwork practice combining fast rhythmic breathing with controlled retentions.

Designed to push the system, shift internal states rapidly, and open the door to deeper, non-ordinary experiences.

This is for experienced breathers.

Download. Press play. Commit to the rhythm.

What This Practice Does

The Threshold uses accelerated breathing cycles followed by retention phases to create strong physiological and neurological shifts.

The result is a dynamic movement through states:

-activation of the sympathetic response

-release through the body (somatic discharge)

-transition into deeper parasympathetic states

You may experience:

-waves of intensity and heat

-tingling, pressure, or full-body sensation

-emotional or physical release

-altered perception or inner imagery

This is not subtle.
It’s designed to move you.

The Experience

The breath begins fast.

Rhythm builds quickly—there’s no easing in.

Intensity rises. The body responds.

Then the hold.

Everything compresses.

Release follows—sometimes gradually, sometimes all at once.

From there, the state shifts.

What happens next depends on how far you go.

How It Works

You are guided through cycles of:

-fast, continuous rhythmic breathing

-controlled breath retentions

-repeated state shifts between activation and release

This creates a controlled stress-response followed by a drop into deeper regulation.

All cues are embedded in the audio.

No counting. No tracking.
Just follow.

Rooted in Practice

This approach reflects elements found in:

-holotropic-style breathwork

-Tummo and heat-generating practices

-advanced pranayama with retention

Adapted into a structured session designed for direct use.

Format

-High-quality guided audio

-Immediate download

-Use anytime

No app. No login.
Once downloaded, it’s yours.

When to Use It

-when you want a powerful shift in state

-when you’re seeking intensity, not calm

-when you’re ready to explore deeper experiences

-when slower practices are no longer enough

Not recommended as a starting point.

Important

This is an advanced practice.

Only use if you are comfortable with breath control and intensity.

Practice seated or lying down.
Do not use while driving or operating machinery.

If you have cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or related conditions, seek appropriate advice before use.

Go Further

If you’re looking to explore deeper altered states of awareness through breath, there are additional practices within the Archive that extend this work in different directions.

[ Explore Altered State Practices ]

Begin

Breathe fast.
Hold when guided.
Cross the threshold.

Intensity reveals what’s underneath.

Experience the Shift

The Shift - Singles

#1 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 10.59
  • 8 Breaths p/m
  • 50 Breaths
  • 60s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
Single
#2 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 11.58
  • 9 Breaths p/m
  • 40 Breaths
  • 60s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#3 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 11.44
  • 10 Breaths p/m
  • 50 Breaths
  • 60s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#4 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 12.55
  • 12.5 B p/m
  • 50 Breaths
  • 75s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#6 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 12.16
  • 15 Breaths p/m
  • 60 Breaths
  • 90s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#8 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 13.05
  • 17.5 B p/m
  • 70 Breaths
  • 90s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single

Faster Shifts - Singles

#5 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 32.59
  • 12.5 B p/m
  • 30 Breaths
  • 75s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
Single
#7 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 30.48
  • 15 Breaths p/m
  • 30 Breaths
  • 90s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
single
#9 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 34.49
  • 17.5 B p/m
  • 30 Breaths
  • 90s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
Single
#11 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 34.53
  • 20 Breaths p/m
  • 40 Breaths
  • 105s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
single
#13 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 36.45
  • 25 B p/m
  • 50 Breaths
  • 100s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
Single
#15 THE SHIFT
$33
  • 37.43
  • 30 Breaths p/m
  • 50 Breaths
  • 120s Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
single
#25 THE SHIFT - SINGLES PACK
$198
$ $ 149
  • Usually $198 ................ Save $49 @ 25% OFF
  • #5 ... 12 Bp/m ... 30B ... 75R ... 5 Rnds ... 33min ...
  • #7 ... 15 Bp/m ... 30B ... 90R ... 5 Rnds ... 31min ...
  • #9 ... 17 Bp/m ... 30B ... 90R ... 5 Rnds ... 35min ...
  • #11 ... 20 Bp/m ... 40B ... 105R ... 5 Rnds ... 35min ...
  • #13 ... 25 Bp/m ... 50B ... 105R ... 5 Rnds ... 37min ...
  • #15 ... 30 Bp/m ... 50B ... 120R ... 5 Rnds ... 38min ...
PACK OF 6

Combination Shifts

#16 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 13.28
  • 8-9-10 Bp/m
  • 30-35-40 Breaths
  • 60s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
Single
#17 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 14.07
  • 10-12-15 Bp/m
  • 40-45-50 Breaths
  • 75s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#18 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 14.52
  • 15-17-20 Bp/m
  • 50-55-60 Breaths
  • 90s Retentions
  • 1 Rounds
single
#19 THE SHIFT
$15
  • 14.25
  • 20-25-30 Bp/m
  • 60-65-70
  • 120s
  • 1 Rounds
single
#20 THE SHIFT
$27
  • 27.38
  • 8-9-10-12.5-15
  • 20-40 Breaths
  • 40-70 Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
Single
#21 THE SHIFT
$27
  • 29.04
  • 9-10-12.5-15-17.5
  • 30-50 Breaths
  • 50-80 Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
single
#22 THE SHIFT
$27
  • 30.04
  • 10-12.5-15-17.5-20
  • 40-60 Breaths
  • 60-90 Retentions
  • 5 Rounds
single
#23 THE SHIFT
$27
  • 30.31
  • 12.5-15-17.5-20-25
  • 50-70 Breaths
  • 70-100s Holds
  • 5 Rounds
single
#24 THE SHIFT
$27
  • 30.50
  • 15-17.5-20-25-30
  • 60-80 Breaths
  • 80-120s Holds
  • 5 Rounds
Single
#26 THE SHIFT - COMBO PACK
$135
$ $ 99
  • Usually $135 ................ Save $36 @ 25% OFF
  • #20 ... 8-9-10-12-15 Bp/m ... 20-40B ... 40-70R ... 5 Rnds ... 28min ...
  • #21... 9-10-12-15-17 Bp/m ... 30-50B ... 50-80R ... 5 Rnds ... 29min ...
  • #22 ... 10-12-15-17-20 Bp/m ... 40-60B ... 60-90R ... 5 Rnds ... 30min ...
  • #23 ... 12-15-17-20-25 Bp/m ... 50-70B ... 70-105R ... 5 Rnds ... 31min ...
  • #24 ... 15-17-20-25-30 Bp/m ... 60-80B ... 80-120R ... 5 Rnds ... 31min ...
PACK OF 5