Cultivating Self Love - Conscious Breathwork

Leaning into the energy of Autumn we will practice using conscious breathing techniques to cultivate a deeper, kinder relationship with ourselves, fostering self-compassion, acceptance and releasing negativity and limiting beliefs we may hold.

Venue Natural Therapies, Warden Church, nr Hexham NE46 4SH

Date Friday 26th Sept

Time 7pm – 9pm

We will be a small group of 8 participants.

What to expect

o Connecting to the theme and our intentions

o Grounding meditation

o Conscious Connected Breathwork journey to music – which can bring about non-ordinary states of consciousness, where deep healing, release, or blissful experiences can be accessed.

o Closing circle as a space to soulfully reconnect and integrate as a group.

Scientific research supports the effectiveness of breathwork in various areas, including lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity, managing pain, and improving lung capacity. Moreover, it has been shown to promote better sleep and overall well-being. Engaging in breathwork not only benefits ourselves but also extends to others, as our breath connects us with the collective. By cultivating mindfulness of our breath, we deepen our self-awareness, which in turn enhances our relationships with others. It fosters kindness, strengthens our convictions, and empowers us to make decisions with clarity and determination. Ultimately, breathwork is a powerful practice that offers both personal and interpersonal transformation.

IMPORTANT

Please tell me prior to the session if you have any of the following conditions which can be contraindications to Conscious Connected Breathwork.

Asthma, untreated high or low blood pressure, recent surgery or injury, thyroid conditions, diabetes, a history of seizures or epilepsy, aneurisms, heart conditions, visual problems such as a detached retina or glaucoma. Also, early or delicate pregnancy Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD or psychiatric conditions.

(If you are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol, then this breathwork is not suitable for you).

However, any of these contraindications don’t necessarily mean that you can’t do breathwork, but rather that you need your physician approval to do the conscious connected mouth breathing. You can still do an alternative breath where you breathe through the nose. You are still most welcome in the space.

The alternative softer breathing technique - Heart Coherence breath - will be given to anyone who would prefer to use it. Heart Coherence breathwork is a lovely balancing breathwork into your heartspace. It has lots of physical and relaxing benefits and it helps to connect with the loving energy of everyone in the space as we all breathe together.

Please be aware that the practice of Conscious Connected Breathwork can be powerful and can bring emotions to the surface. Whilst we do all we can to create a safe container for this journey it is also important to check in if it's right for you at this time and commit to looking after yourself during the workshop and the days following. There is never any need to push further than feels right to you, you are in control of your breath.

To be fully prepared you will need

Loose comfortable clothing

Notebook/journal and pen

Water to hydrate

Yoga mat

Small cushion to rest your head

A little about me

Hi, I'm Laura, I’m a trauma informed Breathwork Facilitator, accredited by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance and a Nature Therapy Guide accredited by the Complementary Medical Association.

I’ve worked in environmental education and conservation with a focus on community engagement and health and wellbeing for 20 years. I love to practice breathwork, yoga and mindfulness in nature as part of my own healing journey. I'm passionate about holding spaces for groups of people and individuals, indoors and outdoors to reap the health benefits of connecting with the power of nature and the breath.

For more info see - Instagram @laura_natureconnection and facebook.com/lwnatureconnection