In our in-person breathwork sessions, we've witnessed the incredible power of conscious connected breathing to facilitate deep healing and transformation. These three-hour journeys are carefully crafted to create a safe and sacred container for exploration and growth. Recently, a participant inquired about the allocation of time in our sessions, specifically wondering about the "other two hours" beyond the dedicated breathwork practice. Oh right, rookie mistake! While we intuitively understand the importance of a well-structured and thoughtfully framed session, we might not have explicitly conveyed its significance to our community.

Breathwork has this amazing power to heal and help us discover ourselves. And sometimes, a simple touch can make that experience even deeper, bringing comfort and connection. As a facilitator, I've witnessed the magic of touch, but I also know how important it is to get clear consent first. It's something I've learned the hard way.

For a long time, I was too afraid to say "no" to touch, even when it didn't feel right. It took me years to realize that my boundaries mattered. I still remember a yoga class where I was adjusted in Savasana without my permission. It left me feeling violated and I never went back.

Establishing a ritual around your breathwork practice offers numerous psychological and physiological benefits. Rituals serve as powerful signals to your mind and body, triggering a transition from everyday stress and distractions to a state of calm and focused awareness. By consistently performing specific actions or sequences before your breathwork, you create a conditioned response in your nervous system. This Pavlovian effect can help you more quickly enter a relaxed state, making your practice more efficient and effective.

As Halloween approaches, the air begins to buzz with a sense of mystery and transformation. It’s a time when the veil between the seen and unseen feels thinner, inviting us to explore the depths of our inner world. Halloween is traditionally associated with themes of reflection, change, and the mystical—a perfect backdrop for practices that encourage self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Breaking the ice is an ice breaker for activity. You will notice the shock on the body here with the volume of my breathing being very noticeable. I tried to revert early to nasal breathing.

But why bother of you're comfortable in breathing through your mouth? Well here are a few facts to mull over.

Menopause is no longer a taboo subject. Women are done suffering in silence and are taking charge of their well-being during this transformative phase of life. From herbal remedies to hormone replacement therapy, we're embracing a whole range of options to navigate the challenges and celebrate the opportunities that menopause brings.

Have you noticed that when you put the kettle on you are thinking about other things?

It's such an automatic activity that you do it without thinking, leaving your mind free to wander as it will.

And usually your mind goes to your to-do list, decision making, thinking about the next thing, or even going to do the thing you can do in the two minutes it takes for the kettle to boil.

And it's because you're wired that way! The more you get done in a day, the more you can relax knowing you have done your best and been productive.

When the New Year started, I made a resolution like many others—mine was to live more in the present moment. It felt like the right move after spending years healing from my past.

I used to let my past experiences shape my present and future. I carried them with me, sometimes without even realizing it. But after a lot of healing, I finally felt free, ready to move forward without the baggage of the past holding me down.