ABSTRACT
The student inhales deeply through the nose into her abdomen, then releases breath through her mouth in short bursts, trying to maintain relaxation in her limbs as she attempts to empty completely of air; the coach places a hand low on her belly, urging her to pull the breath more deeply into her body. She does, and is startled and confused when she suddenly begins to sob. Not only is she certain that this is not the intended effect, but she doesn’t know why she is crying: she is experiencing no memories or images, only an acute physical sensation of deep despair. The coach encourages her to allow the release of feeling; she weeps for nearly half an hour.
