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BRease: gentle breathwork for mind and body

Ages 18+

In a world that often asks us to do more, move faster, and push harder… what if the answer was to slow down?

By Pause to Be

Location

St Anne's Church (Belgrave Room)

1 Kaimes Road Corstorphine EH12 6JR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Free venue parking

Join mindfulness teacher, sound practitioner and author, Elspeth Lewis, for a soothing, practical breathwork class held every fortnight.

This isn’t about intense or fast breathing techniques – it’s about slower, calming breathwork to help you settle your nervous system and reconnect with ease.

Whether you’re new to breathwork or returning to it, these sessions offer a gentle space to unwind, reset and breathe with intention.

🌿 What to Expect:Each session follows a calming rhythm:

Mindful Breathing – Start by simply noticing your breath, just as it is.

Conscious Breathing Exercises – Learn a variety of simple, slow-paced breath practices you can use anytime in daily life.

Mindful Movement with Breath – Gentle seated movements, guided by your breath to release tension.

Mantra Breathing – Pair your breath with a word or phrase to centre your attention.

Deep Rest with Sound – End with 15–20 minutes of relaxation supported by therapeutic sound. You’re welcome to remain seated or lie down on a mat for this nourishing rest.

🌼 Evidence-backed benefits include:

Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleep quality
Lowered blood pressure
Enhanced focus and lung function

This class is fully seated, though you're invited to lie down on a mat for the final rest segment if you wish.

If you're looking for a calming space to breathe, soften, and reconnect, these sessions are for you.

Come as you are. Breathe as you are. And discover the power of slowing down.

Your facilitator: Elspeth Lewis is a certified mindfulness teacher, sound practitioner and author, who is passionate about sharing stress reduction techniques with others.

She discovered the power of mindfulness and breathworks after experiencing the loss of both parents to terminal cancer and a divorce, within a short time-frame.

As a parent of teens (and also a dog and cat mum!) Elspeth knows that mindfulness, breathworks, and therapeutic sound are valuable ways to support with day-to-day life challenges, and can help us all to find more ease, calm and enjoyment.

Frequently asked questions

Is this class suitable for everyone?

This is a gentle class and suitable for all, however if you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, or have any respiratory challenges, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, unmanaged bipolar or psychosis, please check with your GP or medical professional before attending.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is free on-street parking on Kaimes Road and neighbouring streets. Please don't park in the private Kaimes Court car-park opposite St Anne's church.

Organized by

Pause to Be

Pause to Be was established by Elspeth Lewis in 2019 to share the life-enhancing benefits of mindfulness with others.

Elspeth is a certified Mindfulness Teacher, sound practitioner and author, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is also a parent to two teenagers and a lively golden retriever. Elspeth recognises the importance of sharing mindfulness with warmth, curiosity and humour.

Following a fulfilling career in HR Resourcing in the construction and energy sectors for 16 years, she experienced a period of quite intense loss, and decided to take time out to focus on family. It was during this time that she discovered the power of mindfulness practice.

Elspeth holds a Mindfulness Teaching qualification in the Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) with Shamash Alidina's Teach Mindfulness Academy, accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA). She also holds a Level 2 Diploma in Integral Sound Healing for Groups with the Sound Healing Academy. Elspeth has trained in the mindfulness-based approach of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training) for adults and adolescents, is a registered member of the CMA, and holds PVG Scheme Membership.

From £11.55