The Breath Letter #26
Dear Breather,
New year, new you? Though I’m not the biggest fan of this kind of thinking, it does seem to be true for Breathlife.
So here’s what’s new…
First of all, The Breathlife Collective!
Your new breathwork home in London.
Five brilliant practitioners (Alex, Angeliki, Carla, Jenny and Fini) who I’ve worked with an deeply trust to take over everything “breathlife” in London as I focus on Lisbon.
You can find out everything about them here, available for both 1:1 and the montly signature Breathwork & Somatics sessions.
Having said that, I’ll be in London on the 8th of Feb!
As it’s only for 1 day there’ll be a 4 hour Breathwork Deep-dive.
So if you want to have a session with the Breathlife OG do come if you want to learn about the science, the nervous system and develop your own breathwork routine in addition to a long breathwork session.
Book here.
What’s also new is the STUNNING new location for this years EntryPoints - Breathwork & Somatics retreat (16-21 Sept). I proudly present “The Shanti Space”, a real gem that we’ve been very lucky to secure.
The Breath
Behind Heart Space
I only recently came across this and it feels very special and kinda like a secret spot.
It’s quite a simple exercise so just try, even now as you’re reading this.
Start breathing gently through the nose, in and out.
The shift your attention down, into the body, and locate the heart space.
When you’re there, rather than focusing on the front, focus on the space between the heart and spine.
Spend some time in this little cave and see what it does to you
The Insights
“The Gates of Hell are locked from the inside”
A quote I came across recently that struck a chord and resonated.
What do you think, does this feel, mostly, true for you?
When you want to change your mind, change your body
When you’re in an argument, discussion or even conflict this can make all the difference.
Of course, the first requirement is a openness towards an alternative view point; but if indeed this is the case, continue to gently shift your position or bing in gentle movement.
This avoids the body from hardening up and reminds it that you’re not under attack.
The Content
Larimar Sound Academy
One of those albums. Been listening to it on repeat. Perfect for gentle breathwork or when you need to focus. Calm and rhythmic.
Fascia Database
This is one for the geeks! A free resource provided by The Fascia Guide with loads of articles on fascia. Very useful when you’re new to the wonderful world of fascia.
The Science of Personality - Dan Siegel
It’s truly unbelievable how much ground this man has covered in his career. This time he has focused on Personality, what it is, how it develops. A very useful and accessible podcast episode.
The Experiences
15th of January @ Soma Home- Breathwork & Somatics Session - Stoke Newington
Facilitated by: Alex
Perfect for those who have some more experience or want to dive a little deeper.
We’ll have 2.5hrs for this session giving us time for more somatic practices and interaction.
At the heart of this session will be exploration, experimentation and the tension between the known and unknown; safety and resistance.
Tickets here
8th of Feb - Half Day Breathwork Deep dive @ Soma home
Facilitated by: Steven
In this 4-hour workshop you'll walk away with:
An understanding of the Nervous System
New Breathing Techniques
A Personalised Daily Breathing Practice
A full transformational breathwork experience
A little gift...The Breathlife Video Course
EntryPoints - Breathwork & Somatics Retreat
16th - 21st of September @ the Shanti Space, Portugal
A 6-day immersive experience - a unique opportunity to reconnect to your full experiential spectrum.
Through daily breathwork sessions, a vast array of somatic exercises and simply being in contact together, we’ll reconnect to ourselves, others and our environment.
An exploration of alternative routes to insights, beyond just talking.
Every day we’ll work with different EntryPoints on a macro and micro level; the breath, the nervous system, movement, the voice, silence, play, bodywork.
All happening in a safe and intimate setting.
More info: here
The Micropractice
Look around right now: What do you see that resonates with you and where do you feel it?
