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Breathwork: Find Your Flow, Reduce Stress & Improve Sleep

Held in The Barn Studio

Workshop: £59 per person

Contact: tracey@bluemind.social


Description:

A combination of science-based breathing techniques, gentle diaphragmatic stretches and simple yoga-style exercises to complement the practice, with guided meditation to close the session.

Practiced seated, lying down and walking. Nasal breathing only with the mouth closed and some tolerable breath-holds. 

Benefits of regular breathwork practice include:

  • Reduce reactivity to stress

  • Improve immunity

  • Enhance sleep quality

  • Build confidence

  • Improve lung function & reduce breathlessness

  • Increase flexibility of rib cage and diaphragm

  • Improve oxygen uptake in the body


On the day

  • Practical, guided breathing exercises to learn how to balance your nervous system

  • The science behind breathing – understand how your breathing patterns influence mind and body

  • Focus on nasal breathing and using the diaphragm

  • Gentle yoga-style stretches to support movement of breathing muscles

  • Walking meditation in nature, weather permitting

  • Opportunity to ask questions throughout

  • Hot drinks and healthy snacks can be purchased at the on-site Crow Spotter Café. .

What to wear and bring with you

Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.  Recommend a sports bra for women as underwire can affect the movement of the diaphragm and ribcage.

Your own mat, small cushion or yoga block to sit on/for under your head, water bottle, something warm to cover yourself with, hand sanitizer (some provided on-site).

Please note 

This workshop is not suitable for individuals with severe lung conditions or who are pregnant. If in any doubt, please speak to your medical practitioner first or get in touch with Tracey.


Attendee Feedback

“Amazing insightful workshop. Tracey is a wonderful guide and the knowledge she shared was life changing. I found it could be applied to many areas - yoga, anxiety and everyday life! Also loved the beautiful meditation.”  Bea L.

“Loved every moment of the workshop. From the science-based explanations, through to the gentle warm-up and breathing exercises, I felt I was in safe hands. And the venue was perfect too!” – Judi E.

"Breathing from the diaphragm rather than the chest and nasal breathing have been a revelation and improved my sleep massively - even during particularly hormonal times - for this alone I would highly recommend Tracey's workshop. Also for the calming, meditative exercises to still the mind." – Ainslie C.

“Tracey is a fantastic teacher - explaining every aspect clearly and precisely. I'm excited to learn and reap the benefits, including better sleep, exercise recovery, and overall looking after myself.”  Sally G.


About Tracey

Tracey Howes is an Advanced Oxygen Advantage Instructor and competitive freediver based in Bournemouth.

Freediving is a form of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding until resurfacing rather than the use of breathing apparatus. This specialist training combined with Tracey’s knowledge of functional breathing techniques provides a unique perspective when working with clients to improve their overall health and fitness.

By incorporating scientifically proven breathwork techniques into daily practice and training programmes, Tracey’s clients have transformed their breathing habits to build confidence, improve resilience and sleep quality, reduce anxiety and stress, train for marathons and prepare to swim The English Channel.

Tracey is particularly interested in women’s breathing with medical evidence supporting how hormonal changes impact breathing patterns.

The eternal student, Tracey is passionate about sharing breathing education and practical exercises which can be integrated into daily routines with meaningful, measurable and long-lasting results.

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