Breath Rhythms

Self-led practices

Somatic Breathwork practices support you to be in direct relationship with your physical body, and the sensations, feelings, and emotions that are stored in your breathing mechanism, body, heart & mind

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing or deep breathing, is a technique that helps you breathe more efficiently by engaging your diaphragm, a large muscle located at the base of your lungs.

Key Points:

  • Focus on using your diaphragm to breathe, not just your chest.

  • Keep your breath smooth and controlled.

  • Practice regularly to improve your technique and get the full benefits, such as reduced stress and improved oxygen exchange.

This technique is useful for relaxation, reducing anxiety, and promoting more efficient breathing. The audio recording is for you to practice with and there are more detailed instructions below. If you have any questions or need support please be in contact of book a Free Introductory session.

1. Find a Comfortable Position

  • Sit or lie down in a comfortable position with your knees bent and your shoulders, head, and neck relaxed.

2. Place Your Hands

  • Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly, just below your ribcage. This will help you feel the movement of your diaphragm.

3. Inhale Slowly

  • Breathe in slowly through your nose, allowing your belly to rise as your lungs fill with air. Your chest should remain relatively still, while your diaphragm pushes downward, causing your abdomen to expand.

4. Exhale Gently

  • Breathe out slowly and completely through your mouth, allowing your belly to fall as the diaphragm moves back up. You can slightly purse your lips to control the exhale, making it slow and steady.

5. Repeat

  • Continue this breathing pattern for several minutes, focusing on making your inhales deep and your exhales slow. Aim for 5–10 minutes of practice daily.

Here’s some guidance to support you to get the most out of these dance journeys. Welcoming you to this dance with all it means to be you, just as you are.

This is a space to let your body, heart, and mind lead you in movement. Expressing anything that needs to be expressed in the dance as well as resourcing and nourishing yourself. It's not about dancing or looking a certain way, it's about letting your body guide you.

  • Firstly be sure to have a clear area where you can dance.

  • There is a spacious beginning to warm up and Awaken the Dancer.

  • Then there are multiple deep dives into heavy basslines and multi-genre rhythms and flows.

  • Towards the end, the tempo comes down to support the integration and digestion of the journey.

  • At the end there are a few minutes of silence, this time is for you to receive the echo of the dance journey and fully land the medicine of you back in your body and life.

Breathe, Dance & Be Inspired!

SOUL NATURE