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Breath on the Shore

  • Mahone Bay Centre 45 School Street Mahone Bay, NS, B0J 2E0 Canada (map)

Breathwork is an active meditation technique that facilitates an emotional release.

During a session we’ll use a carefully curated playlist designed to evoke an emotional response in your body. You will be guided through 18-23 minutes of an active two part rhythmic breathwork pattern. This pattern is developed from Pranayama - Ancient Yogic Breath and the more recent teachings from Holotropic & Rebirthing techniques developed in the 60’s & 70’s by Stan Grof and Leonard Orr. This active breath will initiate a physical response in your body releasing old, trapped trauma. We’ll then move into 15 - 25 minutes of rest. The rest is just as important as the work, this is where we can feel major releases as we integrate what we’ve just uncovered. I will be by your side for the duration of our time together, you’ll never be alone. You can expect the use of various tools such as essential oils, crystals & chimes to deepen your experience.

On a physical level this breath creates a chemical shift (ph balance) in the body by increasing oxygen saturation and decreasing carbon dioxide - this helps to alkalize the blood.We’ll light up and ignite the subconscious part of your mind, getting you out of your head and dropping down into your body.

Dress comfortably and in layers, bring a blanket and water with you.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The following are a list of psychical and mental responses that can arise during a breathwork session.

Tetany (claw hand)

Relaxation

Unblock emotions and energy (emotional and physical)

Changes in body temperature

Raised heart rate

Raised blood pressure rate

Intense physical sensations (lean into this)

A sense of journeying through the subconscious mind

Neurogenic tremors (releasing old trauma)

Physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing increased

Movement, crying, and laughing may happen (all at once)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Breathwork results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, for safety purposes, I do not allow persons with the following conditions to participate in a breathwork session:

Cardiovascular Disease or experienced a Heart Attack

High Blood Pressure

Glaucoma

Retinal Detachment

Recent injury and/or surgery

History of Psychosis or Disturbances Severe Mental Illnesses

Seizure Disorders

History of Aneurysms

Or anyone who is past their first trimester of pregnancy

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