Breathwork for Release

Trauma, tension and emotional release using Breathwork with Energetic Bodywork

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is a simple yet powerful modality for the body to release stress and tensions, safely process old traumas, heal physical ailments and chronic conditions, restore the mind-body connection, as well as gain transformational insights. By bringing us into a meditative, non-ordinary state, breathwork is also an incredible anchor for busy minds. It also helps us release stuck energy that keeps our nervous system in a state of threat and alert, so that we can access more of ourselves, reconnecting with the lightness and expansiveness of our bodies.

With breathwork we can access the wisdom in our bodies beyond our minds and breathe into a state where doubts, fears, old patterns, reactivity and societal programming fall away. The breath is a journey of releasing, stillness, rewriting your narrative, imagining new possibilities, remembering your essence and feeling our togetherness. Breathwork is journey back to ourselves.

What are the benefits of breathwork?

Physical

Improved energy levels and immune response
Oxygen levels and cell function
Reduction in inflammation
Enhanced lung capacity
Improved sleep, skin, digestion
Hormonal balance
Reduction of tensions and chronic pain
Chronic health conditions and psychosomatic disorders
Better athletic performance, coordination, senses
Improved alignment and posture
Release of stem cells with the practice of breath-holds

Mental / Emotional

Release of suppressed, unprocessed emotions
Safe processing of old traumas
Clearing energetic blockages
Reduced triggers and nervous system reactivity
Deeper presence
Greater feeling of aliveness
Stress reduction
Mental clarity and focus
Enhanced feelings of joy and well-being
Increased creativity
Feelings of peace, acceptance and oneness
Improved self-Love and compassion

Spiritual

Cultivating our capacity to be the 'witness' to our own experience
Increased self-awareness
Exploration of the subconscious
Deeper connection with intuition
Uncover and let go of deep-rooted limiting belief systems and old patterns
Transcendental experiences and communing with the Divine and spirit world
'Downloads' of clarity and insight
A practice to connect with a higher power and a sense of trust and surrender
Developing the felt relationship with our own energy and breath

How does it work?

Technique

Conscious Connected Breath

The main technique I use is the Conscious Connected Breath, which is when we breathe in a circular pattern with no interruptions between the inhale and the exhale. In my sessions I also combine a mix of breathwork techniques that inspire me, from ancient yogic pranayama to Tibetan Tummo breathing and more. My journeys are guided intuitively.

Safety

The importance of the container

What you get out of the breathwork journey will depend most importantly on the safety of the container. The energy of the facilitator, as well as how you feel with the people around you (if it is a group session). The safer you feel in your body, with your breath, and with your guide, the more you will be able to surrender to the experience and release.

Energetic Bodywork

Energy healing and bodywork

I use bodywork to facilitate emotional release. I work with the chakras, energy healing and fascia, inspired by Human Garage, the Neo-Emotional Release method, and trigger-point release.

Breath combined with touch is a potent combination for allowing the body to express what has been suppressed.

Things to know

Preparation and integration

If it is your first time, come with an open mind and no expectations. How much you get from the experience will depend also on proper preparation and integration. Do not eat too close to the session, and make sure you rest, ground and nourish your body afterwards. If difficult things come up to be worked through, get the support that you need.

Choosing a session

Private 1-1 session

Duration: 90 minutes

Available: Online & In-Person

A 1-1 session allows me to focus on you the entire time, meaning that I can guide the journey and intensity based on your specific needs and situation. This is a perfect choice for you if you want a profound release of known tensions and traumas stuck in the body, as I can do energy work and bodywork for just you throughout the whole duration. I will focus on the specific areas in the body that you want to clear. Energy healing works from a distance, so you can breathe in the comfort of your own home as I guide you online. However, bodywork can obviously only be done in-person. Some people prefer the privacy and depth of private sessions compared to group workshops.

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Private Group Workshop

Duration: 2 hours (or longer depending on needs)

Available: Online & In-Person

I run breathwork workshops for private groups, including corporates. Whether you lead a fitness community, or a men's/women's group, or would like to invite me as a guest facilitator on your retreat, I can tailor the workshop according to your needs. In the past, I have run workshops focused around science / sports / wellness aspects, as well as connecting to the womb space and divine feminine orgasmic power. The possibilities are endless! To support your intention, I can skillfully combine breathwork with other areas of my expertise, such as sharing circles, authentic relating games, team-building, ecstatic dance/movement, and guided ice baths.

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Couples Breathwork

Duration: 90 minutes

Available: Online & In-Person

This is suited for couples who want to dive deep together, as a bonding experience. You can either book a (1) Couples Breathwork session, or there is an option to do a (2) Deepening Intimacy session which involves simple but profound tantric techniques and authentic relating prompts. The Couples Intimacy session is great for couples looking to deepen their connection, explore new ways of getting closer, and want to synchronise their hearts & nervous systems.

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Community Workshops

Duration: usually 2 hours

Available: In-Person only

I run community breathwork workshops here and there all over the world (including London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Lisbon and more). I try to run a workshop once a month, but it's not always possible. If you want to stay up to date with my events, I post all the happenings on my Whatsapp community where you can get first dibs to spots. Join to be the first to know.

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Psychedelic Breathwork

Duration: 90 minutes

Available: Online & In-Person

There are different options here, for different doses and different psychedelics of your choice (such as LSD, Psilocybin, Mescaline). You may wish to experience a heightened version of a 1-1 breathwork session with a microdose, or you may wish to be guided into a higher dose medicine ceremony through breathwork and my guidance. We can also work together for me to support you with preparation and integration.

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“For the first time in so many years I was able to cry without blocking the tears in any way. I had incredible stress releases from my body and the best of all... with her help I was able to experience an immense amount of love for myself. Her knowledge about the body, nervous system and stress is amazing."

Marco V., Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is breathwork for?

Breathwork is truly for everyone. If you are looking to release stress and tensions, connect with yourself, get out of your head and into your body, find clarity, build self-Love, then you'll enjoy breathwork. Breathwork is for people who are curious to explore themselves.

Are there any contraindications?

Some contradictions to more intense breathwork are respiratory conditions, high or abnormal blood pressure, epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, recent surgery, detached retina, pregnancy, psychiatric conditions like paranoia, severe anxiety and schizophrenia/bipolar. Any medical conditions should be discussed with a doctor prior to participating. However, you are in control of your own body, mind and health and it is your decision how far you take your breathwork and breath holds. You always have the ability to slow down and take a lighter version in class and still experience the same effects. If you have any concerns, you can speak to me and I'm happy to answer all the questions you have.

I am not a medical professional and therefore by participating in a breathwork session, you are taking full responsibility for your own wellbeing.

What can I expect during the session?

In breathwork you may experience an array of things, including:

Being lightheaded
Visuals
Dry mouth
Tingling sensations in the body
Cramping in the hands and feet (Tetany)
Nausea
Emotional release
Somatic release

Every session is different, and the experience varies from person to person. Trust that your body will give you exactly what you need in that moment.

How does breathwork heal trauma?

I focus my sessions around emotional, trauma and tension release.

We all carry 'traumas', whether they are big or small. They can be childhood wounds, or simple daily stressors that leave us in a state of stress or vigilance. Breathwork allows us to tap into the natural healing capacity of the body and safely finish the 'processing' of events we experienced as traumatic. Breathwork is an incredible form of emotional hygiene that can allow us to bring deeper presence, aliveness and non-reactivity into our lives.

Through breathwork, we cultivate the capacity to be the observor of our own experience, watching our own bodily sensations (emotions and energy) rise and move through. Breathwork is a spiritual practice of returning to ourselves, the truth, stillness, trust and perspective. The more we practice, the more we can stay connected to this space of oneness, peace and harmony. This allows us to act from our Higher Self state, rather than our wounding.