What is Adrienne Rivera's approach to nervous system regulation in breathwork?

Adrienne’s approach to nervous system regulation in breathwork is all about using the right style of breathing for the state you’re in, rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

She blends:

1. Downregulating breathwork (like box breathing and nasal breathing) to activate the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state, calm stress, improve sleep, and reset the system
2. More activating styles (like circular connected breath) for releasing trauma, gaining clarity, and boosting creativity

In 1 work, nervous system regulation means:

1. Noticing whether you are dysregulated, sympathetic dominant (fight-or-flight), or shut down
2. Choosing specific breath techniques to either calm, balance, or gently energize your system
3. Practicing proper everyday breathing mechanics (especially nasal breathing) as a foundation, then layering in deeper sessions and practices

Adrienne also teaches this through a structured six-week Nervous System Breathwork Regulation Course, combining education, practical exercises, and guest experts so you can understand your patterns and confidently regulate yourself with your own breath.

Are you more interested in tools to calm your system, or in more activating/releasing styles of breathwork right now?