The Experience

I believe there is a form of breathwork suitable for everyone. While some activating types of breath are not suitable for everyone and carry serious contraindications, there are many different modifications and adaptations we can make to ensure your safety.

Breath-led healing guides you into a gently altered brain-wave state, giving your subconscious room to rewrite outdated trauma scripts. As you move through a steady, connected inhale-exhale rhythm, the whole body releases stored tension and “stuck” emotional energy. Finally, by cycling safely between brief activation and deliberate rest, your nervous system learns to stretch its Window of Tolerance- so everyday stresses land softer and feel far easier to navigate.

Yes. While the course is designed to be gentle, trauma-informed, and invitational, activating or transformational breathwork can shift heart rate, blood pressure, and emotional or neurological states. You will not be able to participate in the stronger practices—or will require explicit medical clearance—if you have any of the following:

• Pregnancy (any trimester)
  
• Epilepsy or any history of seizures
  
• Severe psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, past or present psychosis, or unmanaged anxiety/panic disorders
  
• Active addiction, recent recreational-drug use, or psychoactive medications that markedly alter brain chemistry
  
• Serious cardiovascular issues (heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure, recent cardiac surgery)
  
• Chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD, severe asthma)
  
• Recent major surgery or unhealed injuries, especially abdominal/hiatal hernia
  
• Serious or recent eye conditions (glaucoma, retinal detachment/surgery)
  
• Ear or hearing disorders aggravated by pressure changes
  
• Spiritual crisis or other unmanaged  mental-health challenges without professional support
  
• Any other medical, physical, or psychiatric condition that might impair safe participation

If you’re in doubt, consult your GP or specialist first. The gentler, trauma-informed elements of this course remain fully invitational—you control the pace and can modify or skip any practice to honour your body’s signals.

This course is designed to be gentle, trauma-informed, and accessible—even if you’re feeling tender, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. You’ll be guided to move at your own pace, with practices that support nervous system regulation, not overwhelm it.

That said, some breathwork techniques may not be suitable for everyone. If you have any of the contraindications listed above this course is not suitable for you.

Your safety and wellbeing matter most. You are always in choice here—nothing is forced, and everything is invitational. Listen to your body, take what feels supportive, and know that this space is here to meet you where you are.

Yes. Each pillar of the programme rests on published, peer-reviewed research:

• Connected breathwork for emotional release – A 12-year clinical report covering 11,000 holotropic-breathwork sessions in a psychiatric hospital documented frequent, safe emotional catharsis with no serious adverse events. 
  (A Clinical Report of Holotropic Breathwork in 11,000 Psychiatric Inpatients in a Community Hospital Setting.” James Eyerman, MAPS Bulletin, 2013)
  
• Slow/diaphragmatic breathing for stress resilience – Randomised studies show that just a few weeks of diaphragmatic or slow-paced breathing lowers salivary cortisol and boosts heart-rate variability, key markers of a calmer, more adaptable nervous system. 
  (The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults.” Ma X. et al., Frontiers in Psychology, 2017 (-RCT measured salivary cortisol & HRV),  and
  

  Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Cortisol & HRV: A Randomised Controlled Trial.” Peng C. K. et al., Mind-Body Medicine, 2014))

• Expressive writing for mood and trauma processing – Controlled trials of structured journalling report lasting improvements in mood, insight, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. 
  (Randomized Controlled Trial of Online Expressive Writing to Address Readjustment Difficulties Among U.S. Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans.” Sayer N. A. et al., Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2015)
• NLP-based trauma tools: The Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) protocol—an NLP technique—took more than 90 % of veterans below PTSD diagnostic thresholds in a controlled trial. 
  (Evaluation of the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol for the Treatment of PTSD: A Randomized, Wait-List Controlled Trial.” Tylee D. S., Gray R., Glatt S. J., Bourke F., Journal of Military, Veteran & Family Health, 2017)
• Trauma-informed approach: Systematic reviews report that trauma-informed frameworks improve provider competence and patient outcomes across healthcare settings. 
  (Barriers and Enablers for the Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review.” Huo Y. et al., Implementation Science Communications, 2023)
  

The core tools you’ll use—breath-led regulation, somatic release, and reflective writing—have solid scientific backing for reducing stress, easing emotional load, and building long-term resilience.

Yes - absolutely. I bring nine years of lived experience navigating grief after losing my daughter, Lily, and rigorous professional training. My qualifications include:

• Certified Breathwork Practitioner + currently completing additional certification with Rythm of Breath
• Certified Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner
• NLP Master Practitioner (currently completing)
• Three university degrees—Law, Business, and a Master’s in Conflict Resolution & Peace-Building and conflict coaching
   
• GAICD credential in leadership and governance

 So when you work with me, you’re guided by someone who has walked the path personally and is professionally equipped to support your healing.

No, this course isn’t a replacement for talk therapy—it’s a complement. While therapy helps you process thoughts, memories, and emotions through conversation, this course focuses on what your body is holding. It’s designed to support you from the inside out, through somatic practices and breathwork that help shift grief and trauma at the nervous system level.

Many participants choose to do both and find that combining approaches brings deeper, more integrated healing. We encourage you to share this course with your therapist.

Importantly, in this course we do not have to relive, share details or go through what happened. We focus on releasing what is trapped in your subconscious, through breathwork and self regulation practices.

No special equipment is required. Just a quiet, comfortable space where you feel safe to explore the practices. For breathwork sessions, a yoga mat, blanket, and headphones (optional) can enhance your experience.

Absolutely. This course can complement other healing work beautifully. Many participants find that combining body-based work with talk therapy creates deeper, more integrated healing.

No experience is necessary. This course is designed to gently guide you through each step, whether you’re completely new or have explored these practices before. Everything is invitational, and you can move at your own pace.