Breathwork Coaching

Breathwork is an active meditative practice that deepens the body-mind connection. As a Breathwork Coach and Creative & Somatic Therapist I combine breathing practices with somatic awareness and creative practices to support and develop a nurturing relationship with the nervous system. Breathwork Coaching provides an opportunity to go within, connect to parts of self and deepen bodily awareness. I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma, and I work at a pace and depth that feels right for you.

There are a wide range of breathwork practices such as Wim Hof, holotropic, rebirthing, and more. These practices can offer beautiful transcendental and euphoric states however because they involve breathing in a forceful and quick succession, some people, especially those who have a sensitive nervous system and/or have experienced trauma, can find these practices dysregulating or even re-traumatising. I am a trained Trauma-Informed Breathwork Coach and the practices that I work with are much gentler and grounding such as the humming bee, rock and roll and Ujjayi breath. When you work with me as a Breathwork Coach we will spend time to fully connect and listen to our bodies and integrate breath awareness (being with the natural breath) then through listening to the wisdom of your own breath and body we will together choose which breathwork practices to work with to support your nervous system and goals. When working with the body and the breath you may access states of relaxation and consciousness which give forth to deeper insights, symbols and wisdom. If it would be helpful for you, we can use creative materials such as pastels, clay and paints to explore these further.

We will then decide what breathwork practices are going to support your process. You are encouraged to integrate a daily breathwork practice (minimum 10 minutes a day) and keep a journal between sessions to support relationship to your self, your body and your breath. Usually you would start with a breath awareness practice. You can then feedback what you have noticed since our last session together and with curiosity we can explore further. I encourage clients to commit to six fortnightly breathwork sessions initially - this helps to integrate breath awareness into your daily life, establish deeper relationality to your body and start listening to and attuning to your nervous system. I offer 1-1 sessions in a cosy and private room based on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire or we can connect on the phone, online or outside in nature. I work with clients worldwide including within the UK, Europe, Australia & Asia.