Introduction to Breathwork

Service Description

Join me for this 1hr workshop where we discover and reconnect with our natural breath and various breathing techniques. This workshop is suitable for everyone wanting to learn about breathing and breathing techniques , and what Breathwork can do for you. Breathwork is the conscious, intentional control of your breathing pattern to influence your physical, mental, and emotional state. By actively changing how you inhale, exhale, and hold your breath, you can shift your nervous system from a stressed "fight-or-flight" response to a calm "rest-and-digest" state. Core Benefits • Stress Reduction: Rapidly lowers cortisol levels and calms a racing mind. • Emotional Regulation: Helps release built-up tension, anger, and trauma. • Physical Health: Can help lower blood pressure, improve heart rate variability, and strengthen lung capacity. • Increased Energy: Faster, rhythmic breathing can wake up the nervous system and provide a natural caffeine-free boost. About your teacher Tanja has been teaching yoga since 2012 and running local and international retreats since 2018. Since moving to Cairns in 2021, she has been teaching at The Yoga School Cairns and other locations and has recently completed the highly regarded Breathwork Teacher Certification with The Flow Institute Australia. “It all starts and ends with a breath” Cost : $40 This includes a take-home copy of the basics of Breathwork as well as a simple at home practice guide. To book : please call or message Tanja to book your spot 0484610400. Physical & Psychological Contraindications: Certain conditions make breathwork high-risk. Breathwork is not advised if any of the following applies to you: • Pregnancy • Glaucoma or detached retina • Severe cardiovascular diseases or uncontrolled high blood pressure • Aneurysms (brain or abdomen) • Uncontrolled thyroid conditions or epilepsy • Severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recent emotional crises) Breathwork is not a substitute for medical or psychological therapy.