‘From Contraction to Connection’  - 3 hour Workshop with Natalie Keany

When we experience trauma, separation, rejection or live with unprocessed emotions such as grief, breathing can become shallow and a physical armouring may form around the chest and shoulders. We can begin to close our hearts as a protective response. Shallow breathing means that we feel less, we avoid emotions, and as a result, we can accumulate tension and chronic pain, experiencing anxiety, depression and low energy levels. 

Deep breathing can support the functioning of the pericardium and diaphragm, which in turn supports heart function and digestion. If unintegrated trauma and emotion is present in the body, our posture may start to collapse around the shoulders and chest (protection), and there may be a muscular hardening around the chest and shoulders. We may start to view the world with mistrust and suspicion, which effects our interactions with others. Avoiding deep connection and relationships. Quite often we are not aware of what the body is storing until we are given the opportunity to be met in a safe and supported space. 

In this workshop, Natalie will support you in a series of exercises, conscious connected breathing, movement, meditation and self inquiry to explore just how much more your heart is willing to open. Releasing the armouring and emotion which is held in the thoracic belt of tension. Acknowledging the protective patterns you have employed to stay ‘safe’ in the past, but are perhaps now holding you back. Natalie welcomes you to join this journey into exploring all that your heart is ready to release, returning to an open inspired space of connection and compassion.

During this workshop you may experience any of the following: involuntary physical sensations, emotional and physical release, deeper connection to your body, a deep sense of relaxation, mental clarity, spiritual connection, enhanced breathing capacity and self compassion.

Please book directly with Natalie  - info@evolvebreathbody.com

For more info about the work and Natalie, please see www.evolvebreathbody.com

If you have any mental and physical health diagnosis, injuries, recent surgeries, please inform Natalie when booking. There are some contraindications where adaptations should be made. All information shared is honoured and held in confidentiality.

Suitable for everyone over the age of 18

Price: £45