Hello everyone!
It's no secret—I am absolutely passionate about breathwork! Recently, I attended a breathwork gathering alongside other practitioners and doulas, and it led me to reflect on my journey with this transformative practice. It's hard to believe that it has already been 7 years since I was first introduced to breathwork in 2016. At this time, I stumbled upon a group breathwork event being offered right here in Canberra. Although I had no prior knowledge of what breathwork entailed, there was an indescribable inner calling that pushed me to sign up. A few weeks later, I found myself in a cosy community hall, my body contorted with tetany (known as claw hands) and immersed in a series of visual, emotional, and physical processes that echoed my encounters with the Amazonian Shamans of Ecuador. Deep within me, I knew that this practice was precisely what I had been seeking.
Fast forward to 2023, I can confidently say that my passion for breathwork remains as strong as ever. Throughout these years, I have been privileged to witness awe-inspiring and emotionally charged releases experienced by others in the realm of breathwork. People have found the courage to reframe and release the weight of old stories and traumas that have burdened them, sometimes for an entire lifetime or passed down through generations.
Remarkably, individuals have sought breathwork even during their most challenging life circumstances. They continuously show up, ready to process whatever emotions they may be feeling, fully aware that their external circumstances may not immediately change or resolve. Instead, they have come to recognise that the true journey of life unfolds internally, allowing them to gracefully navigate the waves of experience, be they labelled "good" or "bad".
Through the use of breathwork, people have come into direct contact and right relationship with their life force - opening new doorways of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual experience. Breathwork has been an incredible force for healing and personal growth in my own life and in the lives of those I've had the honour of journeying alongside. Witnessing the profound transformations and the development of inner resilience has reaffirmed the value and significance of this practice.
Upcoming events: June & July 2023
This June initiates an extremely active and dynamic breathwork program in Canberra, Byron Bay and Sydney, which includes Transmute Breathwork's first immersive breathwork retreat in the beautiful Yass Valley.
Men's group breathwork - 6 June 2023
First up we have the monthly men's group breathwork group on Tuesday, 6 June (6.15pm to 8.45pm). This group breathwork gathering has been ongoing for over a year now, and it's a really beautiful community of men who join. I love its inclusivity, not being subject to the usual "men's group" dynamics seen on social media. For this reason, it does feel like a very inclusive and safe space for people to explore their inner world with their breath.
Further information and bookings available here.
Transmute Breathwork: Winter Solstice - 24 June 2023
Then on 24 June, Transmute Breathwork (check out our new website here) is offering a special Winter Solstice breathwork session. A similar ceremony was run in 2022 and it was incredible.
I'm an advocate for bringing back seasonal rites of passage, such as Winter Solstice and other celestial transitions. Honouring these times allows us to energetically interlink with the natural rhythm of the Earth that modern industrialised society has robbed us of, as well as reconnect with ancestral traditions of our past.
Further information and bookings available here.
Queer Breathwork: Sydney - 1 July 2023
Sydney's first Queer Breathwork was a HIT! I've never witnessed a group dynamic this powerful and inspiring. It really represented the true depths of wisdom found within the Queer community, despite all the challenges that we've faced (and continue to face, especially in light of the increasing number of anti-LGBTIQA+ activities taking place).
With this event being such a success, I'm offering Queer Breathwork to Sydney again on 1 July 2023 at Union Street Yoga at Eskineville. Tickets are already selling fast for this one, so best to get in quickly.
Further information and bookings available here.
Group breathwork, Byron Bay - 8 July 2023
Being a little bolder and braver with this offering, entering the epicentre of Australia's wellness culture. Not intimidating at all! That said, I am excited to bring my form of breathwork to the Northern Rivers - the land has beautiful energy and I'm intrigued to see who joins. This session will be held at the Thrive Centre in Mullumbimby on 8 July 2023, and the early bird rate is available until 8 June (only $55)!
Further information and bookings available here.
Transmute Breathwork: Immersive Retreat
Drum roll, please! Finally, after 4 years of offering our regular Transmute Breathwork workshops, Amber and I are running our first Immersive Retreat. This breathwork weekend will be POWERFUL - it's about taking a deep dive into your breathwork practice. We'll have lots of breathwork, embodiment practices (including the very popular bioenergetics), time in nature, fire-side chats and incredible foods provided by our in-house cook (all vegetarian and seasonal). This retreat is at the beautiful Heartspace Retreat in the Yass Valley, just 45 minutes from Canberra and less than three hours from Sydney. I really hope you can join us for this special breathwork immersive retreat.
We have an early bird rate of $750 available until 30 June ($100 savings), which covers two nights accommodation, delicious food and snacks for the entire weekend, facilitation and pre/post-retreat support.
Further information and bookings are available here.