Winter Wellbeing Breathwork

What to expect

You'll be welcomed into a warm and friendly space and guided in gentle breathwork and short meditation to bring you out of your busy mind with relaxing breath and body awareness techniques.

We'll be giving gentle focus to our intentions for 2026 through meditation, journaling and honouring the deep rest we need to sustain ourselves through the winter with restorative breathwork practises.

We'll flow into a Conscious Connected Breathwork journey to music where deep healing, release, or blissful experiences can be accessed.

There are contraindications to Conscious Connected Breathwork and another gentle and beneficial breathwork will be offered.

Closing circle as a space to soulfully reconnect and integrate as a group with herbal tea and a healthy snack.

Venue Naturel Therapies, Warden Chapel, nr Hexham NE46 4SH (in the refurbished chapel next to the Boatside Inn)

Parking There is plenty of free parking at the venue.

Benefits

Scientific research supports the effectiveness of breathwork in various areas, including lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity, managing pain, and improving lung capacity. Moreover, it has been shown to promote better sleep and overall well-being. Engaging in breathwork not only benefits ourselves but also extends to others, as our breath connects us with the collective. By cultivating mindfulness of our breath, we deepen our self-awareness, which in turn enhances our relationships with others. It fosters kindness, strengthens our convictions, and empowers us to make decisions with clarity and determination. Ultimately, breathwork is a powerful practice that offers both personal and interpersonal transformation.

IMPORTANT

Please tell me prior to the session if you have any of the following conditions which can be contraindications to Conscious Connected Breathwork.

Asthma, untreated high or low blood pressure, recent surgery or injury, thyroid conditions, diabetes, a history of seizures or epilepsy, aneurisms, heart conditions, visual problems such as a detached retina or glaucoma. Also, early or delicate pregnancy Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD or psychiatric conditions.

(If you are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol, then this breathwork is not suitable for you).

However, any of these contraindications don’t necessarily mean that you can’t do breathwork, but rather that you need your physician approval to do the conscious connected mouth breathing. You can still do an alternative breath where you breathe through the nose. You are still most welcome in the space.

The alternative softer breathing technique - Heart Coherence breath - will be given to anyone who would prefer to use it. Heart Coherence breathwork is a lovely balancing breathwork into your heartspace. It has lots of physical and relaxing benefits and it helps to connect with the loving energy of everyone in the space as we all breathe together.

Please be aware that the practice of Conscious Connected Breathwork can be powerful and can bring emotions to the surface. Whilst we do all we can to create a safe container for this journey it is also important to check in if it's right for you at this time and commit to looking after yourself during the workshop and the days following. There is never any need to push further than feels right to you, you are in control of your breath.

To be fully prepared you will need

Loose comfortable clothing

Notebook/journal and pen

Water to hydrate

Yoga mat

Small cushion

A little about me

I’m Laura, a Forest Bathing Nature Therapy Guide and Breathwork Facilitator based in the beautiful landscape of South West Northumberland. I have a professional background in connecting people to nature and I've been constantly drawn to the profound benefits of this for health and wellbeing. After navigating a difficult period of bereavement and trauma, I found that breathwork was the practice that supported me through it. This became a personal transformation.

My daily practice of grounding and restorative Breathwork allowed me to acknowledge and let go of so much. I found that the simple act of focusing on my breath could create a powerful shift, clearing energy and allowing a smoother, more peaceful flow. This journey led me to train as a Forest Bathing Practitioner and a certified Breathwork Facilitator, so I could share this incredible gift with others.

My work is trauma-informed and backed by the highest standards of training, ensuring a safe, supportive space for your self-healing journey.

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