My daughter, at the tender age of two, had an adorable way of describing breathwork exercises: "Tummy Rides." This endearing term stemmed from a Barefoot Books story about breathwork that we often shared together. It perfectly captured the essence of these practices - a gentle journey of the breath, expanding and contracting the belly like a gentle ride on a wave.

Establishing a ritual around your breathwork practice offers numerous psychological and physiological benefits. Rituals serve as powerful signals to your mind and body, triggering a transition from everyday stress and distractions to a state of calm and focused awareness. By consistently performing specific actions or sequences before your breathwork, you create a conditioned response in your nervous system. This Pavlovian effect can help you more quickly enter a relaxed state, making your practice more efficient and effective.

As Halloween approaches, the air begins to buzz with a sense of mystery and transformation. It’s a time when the veil between the seen and unseen feels thinner, inviting us to explore the depths of our inner world. Halloween is traditionally associated with themes of reflection, change, and the mystical—a perfect backdrop for practices that encourage self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Menopause is no longer a taboo subject. Women are done suffering in silence and are taking charge of their well-being during this transformative phase of life. From herbal remedies to hormone replacement therapy, we're embracing a whole range of options to navigate the challenges and celebrate the opportunities that menopause brings.

In the realm of mental health, a journey of self-discovery often involves unraveling layers of misunderstood experiences and hidden truths. For many women, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD later in life, this journey can be a complex and emotional one. The late diagnosis often sheds light on years of feeling "different" and struggling to fit into societal norms. In this blog post, we'll look into the nuanced relationship between ADHD and breathwork, sharing personal insights and practical tips for harnessing the power of breath to find calm and clarity amidst the chaos.

This is my story of late diagnosis, lifelong struggle, and learning to love breathwork as a person with ADHD.

Up until recently, if you'd asked me, I would have smugly said, "I'm not an angry person, it’s just not something I experience." But life, as it often does, had a few lessons in store for me when I became a parent. As I've gone on my own journey of self-discovery, I've come to realise that anger has been lurking beneath the surface all along.

Growing up in a household where anger was seen as a "bad" emotion, I learned to suppress it, to bury it deep within so I could still be a “good girl”. Over time, I developed a clever disguise for my anger: sadness. In my family sadness is more acceptable, more palatable, and somehow less threatening. Sadness got hugs. Anger got silent treatment.

Have you ever experienced that magical flow state in a vinyasa yoga class, where your breath effortlessly guides each movement, creating a seamless dance between body and mind? It's a feeling of complete immersion, where time seems to dissolve and you become one with the rhythm of your breath and the flow of your body. This harmonious union of breath and movement is at the heart of an embodied breathwork practice.

You want to start using Breathwork in your life but the idea of incorporating breathwork into your already busy mornings might feel like just another thing to add to your to-do list.

Morning breathwork doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming. It's about carving out a few precious moments or even seconds at the start of your day to connect with your breath and set a positive intention for what lies ahead. Think of it as a gentle wake-up call for your body and mind, replacing that groggy feeling with a sense of calm clarity and vitality.