Breathwork and Sound Therapy
Guided Breathing Techniques for Emotional Regulation, Stress Relief, and Inner Healing
At Found, breathwork therapy is an integral part of our outpatient recovery experience. In our guided Breathwork Groups, individuals engage in mindful, intentional breathing techniques that support emotional release, stress reduction, and inner clarity.
Why Breathwork Is a Core Tool in Addiction & Mental Health Recovery
Breathwork is more than a relaxation technique—it’s a scientifically supported practice that helps regulate the nervous system, unlock stored trauma, and cultivate presence. At Found, we integrate breathwork to help clients:
- Calm the body’s fight-or-flight response
- Reconnect with their emotional center
- Release tension that talk therapy can’t always reach
- Build self-awareness and inner resilience
Breathwork also supports neuroplasticity and improves emotional processing—making it a powerful companion to traditional therapy and experiential recovery.
What to Expect in a Found Breathwork Session
Every session is led by experienced, trauma-informed facilitators who guide clients through grounding techniques, structured breathing rhythms, and gentle somatic awareness practices. Sessions typically include:
- Opening circle and intention-setting
- Diaphragmatic, circular, or box breathing techniques
- Music-assisted guided breathing
- Optional emotional release
- Rest and integration period with mindfulness
These sessions are designed to be accessible to all ability levels, requiring no previous experience with meditation or yoga.
Benefits of Breathwork in Outpatient Recovery
Breathwork helps clients move through emotional blocks and reconnect with their bodies in meaningful ways. Regular breathwork sessions can:
- Lower stress and anxiety
- Improve sleep and emotional regulation
- Release stored trauma and tension
- Increase oxygenation and mental clarity
- Foster a greater sense of peace and groundedness
Support sobriety by offering a tool to self-regulate in triggering moments
“I’ve tried therapy before, but breathwork helped me unlock something deeper. It helped me process grief I didn’t have words for.”
Spiritual & Somatic Healing Through Conscious Breathing
While rooted in science, breathwork can also facilitate a spiritual reconnection—a sense of release, clarity, or peace that extends beyond the intellectual. This makes it especially powerful for those recovering from trauma, identity disconnection, or emotional suppression.
Many clients report feeling more:
- Grounded and present
- Connected to their values and purpose
- Aligned with their emotions and energy
Whether spiritual or somatic, breathwork is an invitation to come home to yourself.
Included in Every Level of Care
Breathwork therapy is a key offering in all of Found’s treatment paths:
- PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program): Weekly in-depth breathwork sessions integrated into full-day programming
- IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program): Ongoing group breathwork for stress reduction and nervous system reset
- Virtual IOP: Live and recorded breathwork sessions offered online via HIPAA-compliant platforms
Serving Agoura Hills, Westlake Village & Greater Los Angeles
Our breathwork sessions take place in Agoura Hills, easily accessible to clients from Westlake Village, Calabasas, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas. Virtual access makes this healing modality available statewide.
Breathe Deeper. Heal Deeper.
Breathwork is more than a calming exercise—it’s a bridge to clarity, emotional release, and spiritual reconnection. Whether you’re managing anxiety, processing trauma, or seeking peace in your body, our breathwork groups are here to support you on the journey.
- Offered at our Agoura Hills facility and virtually
- Grounded in trauma-informed, experiential recovery
FAQs – Breathwork at Found Recovery
Not at all—our facilitators guide each step. You just need an open mind and willingness to participate.
It can be. Many clients experience deep emotional release, but all sessions are grounded in safety and support.
While optional, breathwork is strongly encouraged as a healing complement to therapy, and is available at all care levels.
