About this Class

Come to bear witness to the darkness emerging back into light as we honor this yearly cycle of both death and renewal. Winter Solstice marks the longest night before we being our walk back to the longest day, Summer Solstice. Its a time of releasing, planting inner seeds, germination and beginning. We will have a group altar for both death and birth, time for reflection and one to one connection and of course a deep breathwork session to help our bodies release and reset. ABOUT THIS BREATHWORK: There are many styles of Breathwork available to us and all, at their root, generate a deeper sense of Self and homeostatic balance within. The style that I facilitate within this group is an ACTIVE, open mouthed, 3-part breathing pattern that invokes a journey-like state, intended to quiet the "ordinary" mind and reconnect with both, deep bodily sensation and its wisdom therein. When practiced regularly, conscious breathing practices are tools that can: -Assist us in offloading daily and compound stressors -Build both self-awareness and a flexible, resilient nervous system -Loosen conscious and unconscious holding patterns (be them physical, mental and/or emotional) -Improve cardiovascular functions, slowing heartbeat and lowering blood pressure -Manage chronic pain and modulation pain perception -Boost immune response supporting the lymphatic system, enabling more rapid recovery from illness -Improve sleep -Alkalize the body and releasing of metabolic waste What to expect: After a brief intro, breath observation and intention setting, the bulk of our time will be spent engaging our breath with the support of thoughtfully curated playlist with my facilitation and cueing. Breathing alongside another is such a unique opportunity to drop deeply into yourself, while bearing witness to community. It is an opportunity to be supported and inspired by the group and remember how much we share, despite our own unique lived experiences. No previous breathwork experience is necessary to attend, just a willingness to give it a try! ********************************************** Pre-registration only, no drop ins. Registration closes at 11a PST on the day of class. You will be sent a detailed confirmation email upon sign up with class preparation and specifics. **********************************************