Ceremonial Breathwork with Melissa Terese McLaughlin

Ceremonial Breathwork is a group breath session created around community healing and the practice of sacred ceremonies and rituals from our ancient lineages. The BREATH is the medicine. It is a unique experience and allows for deep gentle healing of your body, mind, and soul.

Your facilitator of the breath Melissa will begin with a welcome and share setting the intent for the session. You will then be taught the breath practice.  Melissa incorporates Shamanic elements including the opening of Sacred Space, the singing of “Icaro” (song of blessing), the burning of Palos Santos, and the Anointing of scared oils allowing for a connection to nature, the spirit world, and universal Oneness.  At the end of the session, there will be 15-30 minutes of integration where you may share your experience and allow for grounding after the breath session has ended.

No experience with breathwork or meditation is necessary.

All over the age of 12 are welcome.

$30 ($25 for SoulShine Unlimited member with code UNLIMITED)

Ceremonial Breathwork is a two-hour experience and it is suggested to have gentle activities planned after.

Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, an eye cover, and a journal for inspired writing afterward. The studio has blankets and a few yoga mats but you may also bring your own.  It is also advised not to eat two hours before.

For more about Ceremonial Breathwork please visit www.breathworkworldwide.<wbr />com

BREATHWORK MAY HELP IN A NON-INVASIVE WAY WITH THE FOLLOWING:

~ Relieve stress & anxiety

~ Manage and treat depression

~ Help curb addictions

~ Eliminate toxins invoking weight loss

~ Strengthen mental focus

~ Heal physical & emotional wounds and traumas

~ Boost the immune system

~ Inspire creativity

~ Establish healthy sleep cycles

~ Manage PTSD

~ Reduce chronic pain

~ Create wellness to prevent cancer and other diseases

~ Boost performance in business & athletics

The gentle pranayama methods of Ceremonial Breathwork for the most part are non-invasive. However, breathwork is not for everyone and you should consult your doctor first if you have a history of serious epileptic seizures, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or major cardiovascular issues. If you recently have had surgery and still have stitches or other medical or physical conditions which would impair your ability to breathe deeply and lay on your back on the floor for an hour then perhaps Ceremonial Breathwork is not for you.