GROUP EXPERIENCES
Group Offerings
Breathwork
Breathwork can be done individually, but I prefer the power of the group connection. The style that I facilitate, the practice begins with gentle movement, breath, and intention setting. After the intention-setting process, we will begin a deep, circular breathing pattern. This powerful way of breathing invokes physiological changes in the body. These changes turn down the volume on the default mode network, or the ongoing mental chatter in our minds. When that happens, outdated, unconscious, and often limiting beliefs lose their grip, allowing deeper aspects of the Self to arise, aspects that are more closely aligned with the practitioners' heartfelt desires. This work has the potential to invoke to intense emotional breakthroughs and insights.
Please note that this practice is powerful and can be activating. Unlike other yoga practices that I teach, which can be adapted for almost anyone, it does have contraindications. It's an amazing experience for a lot of people, but please be sure to read the entire page below to make sure it's a good fit for your group.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra also involves a powerful intention setting practice, however in yoga nidra we are working from a deeply relaxed state, whereas breathwork is a much more activating practice. We will begin with gentle movement and then be guided into yogic "sleep," which is a state in which we float along the continuum between wakefulness and sleep. It is deeply restorative to the nervous system and gives the body and mind a complete reset.
Corporate Classes
I'm happy to discuss bring active yoga classes to any setting as a special event or ongoing offering. I teach everything from restorative (deep relaxation) to gentle stretching to active strengthening classes. Please reach out and we can talk about what you're looking for.
Benefits of Breathwork
This breathwork technique involves deep and rapid breathing that oxygenates your entire body, activates stores of energy, and has the potential to change and deepen your state of consciousness. The effects are myriad and differ greatly from person from person and from experience to experience.
Almost all practitioners will experience one or more of the following:
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Increased energy
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New insights about their life
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A cathartic release of emotions, often letting go of long-held, block emotions
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A new sense of empowerment to make needed changes in their lives
For folks in recovery:
Breathwork is a modality that facilitates emotional release and helps people clarify their intentions for themselves, making it an especially effective and beneficial practice for people who have struggled with addictions.
Breathwork is done without the use of chemicals or plants. You are always in control of your experience, and if any of the effects become overwhelming or uncomfortable, all you have to do is return to your normal breathing. Your body will return to homeostasis rapidly.
Contraindications of Breathwork:
Breathwork is very safe for most people, but here are some of the noted contraindications:
Pregnancy
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
History of aneurysms (including family)
Epilepsy or history of seizures
History of psychosis
Osteoporosis
Recent surgery
Glaucoma
An active addiction
Untreated mental illness
If you are unsure whether breathwork is right for you, please check with your doctor.