What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is an umbrella term for different breathing techniques and practices that intentionally work with the breath to support mental, emotional, physical and nervous-system health.

Some forms of breathwork focus on relaxation, stress reduction and mental clarity. Others are more performance-oriented, working with focus, endurance and activation.

The breathwork I facilitate is body-led and experience-based. It is designed to help you move out of constant thinking and into direct contact with what is happening in your body — physically, emotionally and energetically.

Rather than analysing or controlling the experience, we allow the breath to open space for regulation, release and deeper self-connection. This is where the work begins.

Breathwork is not about fixing yourself —
it is about learning to listen to what the body is already communicating.

Breathwork & Meditation

Breathwork and meditation are closely related practices, and both can be powerful tools for presence, awareness and self-regulation.

In traditional meditation, the focus is often on observing the breath and cultivating stillness of mind over time. Breathwork, on the other hand, actively works with the breath as a gateway into the body, the nervous system and stored emotional patterns.

Through specific breathing rhythms and sustained practice, breathwork can support the release of tension, emotional holding and unconscious patterns not by force, but by creating the internal conditions for the body to respond naturally.

Many people find breathwork helpful when meditation feels inaccessible, overwhelming or overly mental. Others use the two practices together. There is no hierarchy, only different doorways into presence.

The Breathwork Pattern

The breathwork I facilitate is a form of Transformational Breathwork — an active, body-led breathing practice designed to support emotional release, nervous system regulation and deeper self-connection.

The technique uses a continuous three-part breathing rhythm, with both inhalation and exhalation through the mouth, sustained over a longer period of time. This way of breathing gently shifts you out of analytical thinking and into direct bodily experience.

Rather than trying to “figure things out”, the breath allows sensation, emotion and stored tension to surface naturally at a pace guided by your own system. Nothing is forced, and you remain present and supported throughout the session.

This style of breathwork can open access to layers of experience that are often difficult to reach through talk or cognition alone, creating space for integration, insight and release.

The benefits of Breathwork

Rather than promising specific outcomes, breathwork supports conditions in the body and nervous system that make change possible. What people often notice over time may include:

In the body: Improved sleep and recovery, reduced stress and nervous tension, deeper breathing capacity, increased circulation and a greater sense of physical presence and ease. Many experience a shift from chronic activation into a more settled baseline.

Emotionally: Increased capacity to feel without becoming overwhelmed. Breathwork can support emotional release, greater tolerance for sensation, and a more regulated relationship to emotions, allowing responses rather than reactions.

Mentally: A quieter inner landscape, improved focus and clarity, and less identification with repetitive or limiting thought patterns. Many notice a stronger connection between bodily signals and mental awareness.

Relationally & internally: A clearer sense of boundaries, improved self-trust, and greater access to intuition. Over time, this can support more grounded decision-making and a deeper sense of coherence within oneself.

Spiritually (for those who resonate): A felt sense of connection beyond the thinking mind, often experienced as stillness, insight, creativity or a deeper connection to meaning and inner guidance.

Who is this for?

This work is for you who feel a curiosity toward the body and the breath — whether you are moving through something challenging, or simply sense that there is more depth, clarity or connection available to you.

People often come to breathwork when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally blocked or mentally overactive. Others come from a place of relative stability, wanting to explore deeper self-awareness, presence and inner alignment.

You do not need to have a specific “issue” to work with the breath. What matters is a willingness to meet yourself as you are, and to listen to the body rather than push it.

If you have medical conditions, a history of severe trauma, or are taking medications that affect the nervous system, I recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before participating, and letting me know in advance so the session can be held with appropriate care.

What does a typical Breathwork session look like?

While each session is shaped by the individual and the context — private or group — the overall structure remains consistent.

We begin by landing. This may include gentle grounding, orienting to the body, and a short conversation to clarify intention, needs and boundaries for the session. The focus here is safety, presence and attunement.

The active breathing phase lasts approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on the format. You are guided throughout, with ongoing invitations to stay connected to your body and regulate your experience as needed. You are always in control of your breath and your process.

After the breathing, we move into integration. This is a quieter phase where the nervous system settles and the body has space to absorb and make sense of the experience. Integration may include rest, reflection or simple guidance to support grounding and clarity.

There is time at the end of the session to reflect, ask questions and receive support before closing.

My role is to facilitate and hold the space — not to fix or heal you. The breath does the work, and you remain the authority of your own experience. I offer guidance, not direction, and you are always free to adjust, pause or stop.

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What happens in my body as I breathe?

As you begin the breathing practice, the body shifts into a more activated state. Blood flow increases, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels change, and the nervous system receives new input through the breath. This can bring awareness out of the thinking mind and into direct bodily sensation.

As the session continues, many people notice a sense of softening or quieting internally. The body may begin to release held tension, and the nervous system can move toward a more regulated state. This process looks different for everyone, and there is no “right” experience.

You may notice physical sensations such as warmth or coolness, subtle tingling, or areas of tension becoming more noticeable before easing. Some experience emotional responses, while others feel calm, spacious or simply present. All of these responses are normal and temporary.

Throughout the session, you are encouraged to stay connected to your breath and to your own sense of safety. You can always slow down, pause, or return to a more natural breathing rhythm if needed. Your body sets the pace, and nothing is forced.

The intention is not to create a particular experience, but to allow the body to process and respond in its own way — gently, gradually and with awareness.

What should I expect from my session?

Every breathwork session is different. What you experience can vary from day to day, and from person to person. Some sessions feel subtle and grounding, others more spacious or clarifying. There is no correct outcome to aim for.

Rather than focusing on results, the invitation is to meet the session with curiosity and openness. The breath works with what is present in the moment, and the process unfolds at a pace guided by your own system.

Insights or shifts may be felt during the session, or they may arise gradually over time as part of an ongoing practice. Both are valid. Progress is not always dramatic — it is often quiet, steady and integrated.

You do not need to force anything or have a specific intention. Showing up and allowing the experience to be what it is, is enough.

How often should I practice?

There is no single answer to how often you should practice breathwork. Frequency depends on your nervous system, your life situation, and what you are using the practice for.

Some people work with the breath regularly, while others return to it in periods when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected or in need of support. Shorter practices can be helpful for grounding or shifting state, while longer sessions are best approached with space for rest and integration afterwards.

Rather than focusing on consistency or progress, it is more supportive to listen to your body. Breathwork works best when it is approached with respect for pace, capacity and recovery — not as something to push or optimise.

It is often less about how often you breathe, and more about how safely and gently the practice is integrated into your life.

What if I struggle to connect and listen to my body?

This is very common and nothing is wrong with you.

Many people come to breathwork feeling disconnected from their body. Often, this disconnection has been a way of coping, protecting or functioning in everyday life. There is no need to force your way back into sensation.

In this work, even noticing that you feel disconnected is already a form of connection. The practice does not ask you to feel more than what feels safe. It simply invites gentle awareness, moment by moment.

You are not expected to “listen correctly” or understand what is happening. The body communicates in subtle ways, and trust builds gradually. With time, patience and support, a sense of safety and contact can return naturally.

Your role is not to try harder, it is to allow the process to unfold at your own pace.

Some final words

My own relationship with breathwork has shaped the way I hold this work today — with care, attentively, and with deep respect for the body’s timing and intelligence. As a facilitator, my role is not to heal or fix, but to create a safe and supportive space where you can meet yourself more fully, through the breath and through direct bodily experience. The work unfolds from within you, and always at your own pace.

I believe the body holds an inherent capacity for awareness, regulation and change. Breathwork is simply one way of listening, gently, honestly, and without force.

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