WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN A BREATHWORK SESSION?
Breathwork sessions usually last for about 1.5 to 2 hours. We begin with an initial conversation to see what is present and emerging for you. This helps to focus on what is most helpful for you and you can also set an intention for the session. This generally takes about 15-20 minutes.
When you are ready to start you will lay down on a mat on the floor and be made comfortable. You will be guided into your breath and then to a deep conscious, connected breathing pattern. Your journey is supported by music which allows you to move deeper into your breath, your body and your experience.
As your journey continues, you may find a wide range of physical sensations, expressions, emotions or experience coming up. I will encourage you to allow it and to breathe into it. In that space you can let it come, let it go, release, explore and know that it is all welcome. Every part of the human experience has its place, is valid and will be met with compassionate support. While I encourage you to let go into the journey however it unfolds, you are always in control of how deep you go. My guiding words at the start are frequently “be curious and be kind”. We tend to know what we are feeling and why but by turning to the roots of the feeling with curiosity and kindness we can often come to deeper insight or resolution.
I feel it’s also important to say that breathwork is not just about emotional catharsis or aiming to have a release or a particular experience though that can happen and if it is present, it is present. Breathwork can equally be relaxing, joyful, beautiful, empowering, insightful and can connect us to other inner spaces or energies. We can also engage different perspectives and ways of feeling or being.
Presence, words and touch (if that feels safe and supportive) can all help. Every journey is different and you may find you have waves of similar feelings at different intensities. The breathwork will generally last for around 75-90 minutes, after which you will have some time for stillness and integration. At the end, you might like to share something of your experience, how you are feeling, reflect or journal.
While breathwork is a simple process, it can have powerful effects. Sessions nearly always end in a heartful space and with feelings of self-compassion, clarity, acceptance and gratitude. You will very likely land in a more relaxed, real and beautiful expression of your true self, connected to the deepest part of your being and the wonders of life.