What is breathwork?

Breathwork is the practice of breathing with intention. Most of the time our breath runs quietly in the background, shaped by whatever the day is asking of us, and when we bring some gentle attention to it, the body often begins to respond. A breath that slows and deepens can help the system settle, and a breath that becomes fuller and more connected can bring up energy, sensation and sometimes emotion that has been waiting for a little space.

The style I guide most often uses a connected breath, where the inhale and exhale flow into each other without a pause, supported by music I choose carefully for each session. We breathe this way for a while, and then we rest in stillness and let whatever has moved settle in its own time.

People notice all sorts of things. Some feel tingling or warmth in the hands and face, some feel calm and spacious, some feel emotional, and some simply feel tired and drift off. All of it is welcome, and none of it means you’re doing it right or wrong. I won’t ask you to push through anything, and you’re free to slow your breath, open your eyes or simply lie and listen at any point.

I hold every session in a trauma-informed way, which for me means going slowly, offering choice rather than instruction, and trusting that your body knows what it’s ready for. Breathwork is a wellbeing practice and isn’t a substitute for medical or psychological care, so if you have any health conditions, please take a look at our contraindications before your first session.