Breathwork & Meditation Classes
Our breathwork & meditation classes are 90-minutes to set aside for you, with no pressure to be anything other than present
Do you ever feel that life is asking too much of you?
Across work, family life, and an endless to-do list, you’re constantly juggling for yourself as well as those around you.
Maybe it’s left you feeling stuck, or stretched too-thin.
If you’re feeling anxious, find relationships tricky, or simply need some time out for yourself and are ready for a change, then this is a space to feel welcomed and nurtured.
What is breathwork?
It’s an intentional and conscious change in our breathing patterns, from the length of our breath, long or short, it’s the aim of changing our emotional, mental and physical state. Our breath is an amazing powerful tool - as we inhale, we take in oxygen and as we exhale, release carbon dioxide. But that basic, automatic breathing occurs roughly between 17,000 and 24,000 times a day - your body just does it without even thinking about it.
Diaphragmatic breathing is breathing from our belly. Costal breathing is shallow breathing. When we feel in danger, hormones like adrenaline and cortisol are released into our bloodstream, preparing us for fight or flight mode to keep us safe. This can result in headaches, dizziness and brain fog.
How does it link with meditation?
When our mind is in chaos, we can’t focus and we can’t breathe properly. Breathing is sometimes the answer that we can go to, even just for a few minutes, and when we breathe slowly and deeply, we feel calmer and more relaxed.
Meditation is not about eliminating thoughts, but being alongside them while allowing the mind to settle, calming the nervous system, relaxing the mind and de-stressing the body.
We want our body to be in balance, and only then are we prepared for stillness. That’s why we begin with breathwork and mindful movement, so that you arrive in meditation ready to settle. Thoughts will still come and go, and it’s how we deal with them that helps us settle our mind.
The Practice
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Simple, guided breathing techniques that help you slow down and settle.
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Gentle movement to bring you back into your body, and release any tension you’re holding onto.
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Guided to quieten any mental chatter and encourage rest. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never meditated before, there’s no experience needed.
What we do in the room
Comfort & Atmosphere
All the equipment is provided
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Everything you need to get comfortable, so just turn up as you are.
Wear warm clothes, bring a hot water bottle or anything extra you’d like.
And you can sit or lie, whichever suits your body best.
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Cosy extras so you can properly let go and relax, and the eye pillow is a lovely way to shut out the world for a while.
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Soothing scents & calming music set the tone from the moment you walk in. It’s all designed to help you switch off and unwind.
To Take Away
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Pick a card and take a little message or thought home with you. Useful to carry it with you throughout the week.
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Stay after the class for a cuppa and a friendly natter before we close out. It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to ease back into the evening.
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A little something to keep that calm, zen-like feeling going once you’re home.
Before you head home
Book your time-out
This is time devoted to yourself, to reset your nervous system
