Something to keep in mind

1. Breathwork is best on an empty stomach, so best not to eat a big meal approx. 2 hours before class.

2. Dress warmly and comfortably. 

3. You will need a yoga mat, or a comfortable place to lay down.

4. I recommend a warm blanket, and an eye mask if you wish.

WHY BREATHWORK

Breathing.an umbrella term for any practice that involves a conscious change in your breathing pattern. The long-term benefits are improvement of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being. A class is 90 minutes with active breathing, gong, and a guided heart opening meditation. Class is facilitated by Lene McNair, who through music and lyrics will take you on an undeniable experience. The technique is a Conscious Connected Breathing or Circular Breath, which is performed through an open mouth, and is two inhales and one exhales. The idea is to achieve a continuous inhale and exhale pattern with no pause in between. This type of breathing floods our body with oxygen and renews our cells.

Physical health benefits of Breathwork may include

• Balanced blood pressure

• More time in deep sleep

• Reduction of PTSD and feelings of trauma

• Stronger respiratory function

• Better immune system

• Release of stress hormones from your body

• Emotional benefits may include:

• Fewer feelings of depression and anxiety

• Better mental focus

• Decrease in addictive behaviors

• Allowing emotional scars to heal

• Better outlook on life

• Contentment and joy

What you can experience

• Ability to manifest a greater abundance

• Healing of wounds, grief and trauma

• Extended state of consciousness

• Finds clarity

• Releases undigested emotions and memories

• Releases toxins from the cells in the body

• Great stress relief and deep relaxation@

• Exceeds the mind

• Greater self-love and more loving relationships

• Deeper understanding of oneself

• Emotional balance

• Relief from physical pain

• Overwhelming feelings of joy

• Deep inner peace

Cautions

Breathowrk can result in intense physical and emotional release. Therefore, it is not recommended for people with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or myocardial infarction, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant physical injury or recent surgery.

Breathwork is not recommended for people with severe mental illness, seizure disorders or for people who use strong medication. It is also unsuitable for anyone who has a personal or family history of aneurysms. Pregnant women are not advised to practice breathing work without first consulting and obtaining approval from their GP. People with asthma should take the inhaler with them and consult their GP and inform Lene about the situation.

It’s advised to have an experienced instructor help you practice this technique.