Breathwork
1-on-1 Breathwork
'“What is Breathwork?”
‘Breathwork’ is any intentional breathing practice that alters the breath for healing benefits. It’s an acceleration of the healing process, as it bypasses the cognitive part of the brain and allows us to get deep into the body where we can release stuck emotion, self-limiting beliefs, trauma, and grief.
Breathing practices have been used for thousands of years across different cultures to help people release emotion and trauma that is stuck in the body. I use a two-stage breathing technique which shares a lineage with pranayama breathing and also incorporates elements of what is called ‘modern breathwork’. Breathwork is an incredibly powerful tool for healing, as the healing comes from you. As your facilitator I hold space for you and help guide you into your body’s natural impulse to heal.
When we get out of our own way, we are reminded that our bodies know what to do.
“How does a session work?”
I start each session by chatting with you, to find out more about what you are bringing into the session. This helps you articulate and clarify your intention for our time together, and gives me an idea of how best to support you in your process.
The breathing process (known as ‘active breathing’) allows you to move out of your ‘thinking brain’ and get into your body. The breath brings up stuck emotion, trauma, and self-limiting beliefs, providing the opportunity for you to release these from your body, letting go of what is no longer yours to carry. Sometimes I use other tools to assist, such as aromatherapy, or gentle touch. You are always in choice and use of additional tools will always be discussed with you prior to starting a session.
After active breathing we move to a restorative space, where you can connect to your innate self-love and belonging.
After the session I provide aftercare guidance, and (with your consent) will check in with you the following day.
Group Breathwork
I provide breathwork sessions for organizations, such as activist groups, collectives, families, or workplaces. If you are interested in setting something up for your group, contact me.
