breathwork is any use of your breath with attention & intention. the breath’s power has been known and honored by indigenous cultures for centuries. it also has origins in Eastern practices such as pranayama in yoga and buddhism.

modern “breathwork” gained popularity the 1970's through the work of Dr. Stanislav Grof & Leonard Orr when they explored the similar outcomes between deep cyclical breathing & psychedelics. in an unsurprising turn of events, capitalism in the West turned it into a tool for peak performance and productivity.

we tap into breath awareness to build a relationship with the breath, back pocket breathwork for meditative re-centering practices and the conscious connected breath to give your brain a break to feel into your body for mind body spirit healing.

before getting into breathWORK, we focus on building a relationship with your breath as a tool for everyday grounding, self awareness & emotional regulation. it’s much easier to take care of yourself when you know how you feel and what what you need.

self-healing breathwork infuses hypnotic prompting into the conscious connected breath. it can support in processing stored emotions in the body, facilitating energetic release and connecting you with mental clarity and therapeutic insight. the hypnotic prompting supports in identifying and releasing limiting beliefs for more sustainable behavior change.

research shows that breathwork can lower stress levels in the body, support healthier sleep, and alleviate anxiety. a consistent practice can deepen your mind body connection to support energy levels, sharpen focus and enhance creativity.

while it would be supportive for most individuals to build a relationship with their breath, self-healing breathwork is not for everyone. it is not recommended for individuals who are in their first trimester of pregnancy, have a detached retina, glaucoma or a cardiac health condition.

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shannon takes a trauma informed approach to the practice. She prioritizes holding a supportive space that guides you back to your own inner wisdom and empowers you to take care of yourself and advocate for your needs throughout your time together.

with that said, breathwork can surface stored memories that carry high emotional intensity. It is recommended for folks joining participating in breathwork to be in therapy and/or have additional support for their processing and healing outside of the space.

you are encouraged to share any access needs or ways Shannon can make the environment more supportive for you in order to optimize for safety in your experience.

if you are new to breathwork, we recommend booking a self-healing session to see how it feels.

if you have an existing practice and are looking to work through something specific, we recommend a self-healing package.

if you are looking for more ongoing support in starting a practice to relieve stress & anxiety, we recommend the breath practice mentorship.

If you are feeling stuck in therapy and want to shift habits and patterns at the subconscious level, we recommend authentic Self care coaching.

still not sure? that's fair. book an exploratory call with Shannon. no pressure, just a chat.

self-healing breathwork & breath practice support are available online or on kumeyaay land in san diego.

authentic Self care coaching is a virtual program. If you are in san diego, hybrid options available.