When we breathe in, we receive oxygen produced by the trees and plants around us. When we breathe out, we give carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere to support them to photosynthesize. Each breath has the potential to remind us of our essential role in the web of life.
In honor of Earth Day, join the Breath Connection and Alchemia Studios community for a deep and nourishing breathwork experience to connect to nature and remember our sacred interdependence. The practice will draw on a variety of practices from the Himalayan kriya yoga tradition, weaving together breath with movement, sound and meditation.
We will close with an opportunity to connect as a community and share our experiences with one another.
No prior experience with breathwork or meditation is required. This workshop will have options for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. All are welcome!
OPTIONAL COMMUNITY LUNCH: After the workshop ends at 1pm, you’re invited to join the group for a lunch or snack at next door’s Xroads Cafe. Anything you purchase is your responsibility and not included in the workshop fee. Come make new friends and connect with others on the spiritual path
About Breath Connection
Breath practice is the ultimate tool for self-empowerment. It is the single most important thing we do every day, not only because it keeps us alive (!) but also because how we breathe has a deep impact on our physiology. Changing the way you breathe can change how you feel in less than a minute, because breathing is directly connected to the autonomic nervous system. There are hundreds of different breath techniques that all have different physiological effects.
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Get ready to breathe and connect:
1. Please only attend if you can join on time and be present for the whole session. We will start on time and latecomers will not be admitted to maintain the integrity of the experience for all
2. Refrain from eating a heavy meal ~3hrs before the session. Something light like fruit is ok
3. Avoid consuming any drugs, alcohol or mind-altering substances prior to the session. Please honor this agreement for your own safety and the safety of the group as breathwork alone can be an intense experience
4. Wear loose, comfortable clothes as we will be sitting and moving our bodies
5. Bring water, a journal or paper and pen
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About Breathwork
Breath practice is the ultimate tool for self-empowerment. It is is the single most important thing we do every day, not only because it keeps us alive (!) but also because how we breathe has a deep impact on our physiology. Changing the way you breathe can change how you feel in less than a minute, because breathing is directly connected to the autonomic nervous system. There are hundreds of different breath techniques that all have different physiological effects. Learn more.
About Mallory
Mallory has been practicing yoga and meditation for over a decade. She is a grateful student and teacher of the Himalayan kriya yoga tradition through Ananda Mehrotra (Sattva Yoga Academy, 500Hr YTT) and has extensively studied scientifically how breath affects the human brain and nervous system (Nalanda Institute).
Mallory is also a professional facilitator, trained in ethnography and conflict resolution. She is a co-founder of Inheritance Project, where she facilitates inclusion, leadership development, inclusion and community-building programs for some of the world’s top organizations.
Through Breath Connection, Mallory empowers individuals with scientifically supported breath practices to improve emotional intelligence, creativity, collaboration and resilience. Learn more about working with Mallory 1:1 to make breath and meditation a part of your daily life here.
Discover more about Mallory here.