Breathwork provides us with an opportunity to release tension from the body and helps us to reduce anxiety and stress by regulating the nervous system. A regulated nervous system means we are more likely to experience balance - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, meaning we can meet the world with greater resilience. The breath supports us to shift and release emotional blockages, helping us to open the body and the heart and to realise our fullest potential.
When we connect to the energy of our own breath and follow its guidance, it takes us on a journey of self-exploration, transformation and self-healing, encouraging a deeper connection to our body and ourselves. Through that connection, we get to feel into deeper parts of who we truly are, our inner essence.
The healing frequencies of live instruments are beneficial to the body and mind, inducing the state of relaxation and bliss and helping to integrate your experience. This is an invitation to explore the power of conscious connected breathing followed by a Sound Bath (koshi chimes, shamanic drum, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls and tree bell). Everyone is welcome, no experience in breathwork is necessary. This is a safe, guided practice supported by a curated playlist to enhance your experience.
Contraindications: If you experience any of the following: cardiovascular issues, high or abnormal blood pressure, bipolar, epilepsy, or early or delicate pregnancy, please do speak with us prior to the event, to consider if this practice is right for you.
About your facilitator:
Kasia is the founder of Inner Essence Breathwork. She is a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator trained in Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System and Rebirthing Breathwork. She feels inspired to share the incredible benefits of breathwork and to guide and support individuals in their own healing journey. Her approach to healing work comes from a heart-centred place. She believes breathwork is for anyone who wants to unlock their true potential and find personal freedom.
Kasia facilitates groups and 1-1 sessions. For more information and offerings follow @inner_essence_breathwork on Instagram or go to https://bio.site/inneressencebreathwork
Things to note:
Bring a water bottle and journal. An eye mask is recommended to help you surrender further into the practice. We recommend you wear comfortable, unrestrictive clothing as we will be sitting, moving and laying on the floor.
There are plenty of mats, bolsters, blankets and cushions to get cosy with though feel free to bring your own for a felt sense of additional familiarity and groundedness. We recommend not eating anything within at least 1.5 hours prior to session. It's best to avoid caffeine on the day. Think about an intention for your session, what is holding you back in life? Then be ready to let it go.
Arrival: Endeavour to arrive between 6:45pm - 7:00pm. To preserve the experience for all involved, doors will close at 7:15pm. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Driving: Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while alongside upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and the businesses of our collaborating facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please join by donating what you can.
Ticketing T&Cs: We get it, life happens, therefore we will gladly refund you up until 24hrs before the event start time. After that, we have a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy.
If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.