a breath practice combines meditation and breathwork to create a spiritual practice that meets you where you’re at and guides you to your inner knowing.

meditation is passive and is intended to build a compassionate relationship with your mind for more mental clarity.

breathwork is active. it supports you in shifting your state - whether mental, physical or emotional.

folks with busy minds tend to resonate deeply with breathwork as a gateway into a deeper meditation practice.

building a practice that incorporates both tools allows you to build deeper self awareness for more lasting transformation and sustainable change.

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 mindfulness meditation 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 & feel into your body for mind body spirit healing.

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 for consistent support.

if you want to build your foundation to start a practice that helps 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 for deeper transformation, we recommend authentic Self care coaching.

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

phew, where to start?

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. your breath is your path to understand your needs.

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.

yes and no.

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.

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.

community IS healing. check out the digital detox or our san diego experiences.

Great question! Nothing gets past you.

The authentic Self is your true essence. It is the energy you embodied when you came into this world. It's not your identity, who you think you are, who society told you you should to be or who you've always been. It's who you are in your soul, in your spirit.

Your Self energy embodies compassion, curiosity, calmness, creativity, courage, connectedness, confidence and clarity. Yes, you have all of that energy within you.

Building a relationship with the breath is a path to building a relationship with your Self. The more willing you are to shed layers, identities and old stories, the more space you will create to embody all of the above energy.

It's simple but it's not easy. That's why you don't have to do it alone.