B R E A T H W O R K
Breathwork is the practice of consciously connecting with our breath. According to journalist and author of Breath, James Nestor
"Modern humans are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom"
As a child I had severe asthma, experienced lung collapse and was under the care of respiratory specialists at Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital. I had to learn to breathe again. My first exposure to Breathwork was with Konstantin Buteyko, who famously helped asthmatics to breathe better. Later, I realised the relationship between trauma, the nervous system and dysfunctional breathing and began the first of many trainings acquiring many different techniques from very gentle practices that calm the system to very activating practices which can induce strong physical and emotional responses and help us release stress and trauma held in the body.
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Breathwork helps me to get grounded on a daily basis and has enabled me to release so much I didn’t even know I was holding! I’d love the whole world to know about Breathwork and have the opportunity to try it
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Breathwork gives us the opportunity to connect with our bodies and emotions in a really powerful way, to open up to and release things that may be held inside. It can also be restorative, settling and regulating for a nervous system depending on how you breathe. I’m open to all of it and my primary intention is to create spaces that feel inviting and containing for you to go wherever you need.
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Each week I run online group sessions in Coherent Breathing, a practice to help you slow down and find more peace in your body, and Conscious Connected sessions, a more activating practice to music, to help you connect with and release emotions held in the body.
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Join The Library if you would like to have access to a wide range of Breathwork sessions you can do in your own time.
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One-to-one sessions can include
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Functional breathing - optimising how you breathe on a daily basis
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BreathHealing Release - supporting you to connect with a specific belief/issue and releasing using the breath, subconscious mind and felt senses
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Conscious Connected or Coherent Breathing
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Sessions can be held online or in person - I work out of clinics in Richmond TW9
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“Sophie is AMAZING I have been to quite a few Breathwork sessions before and they are all very different depending on the facilitator. I LOVED Sophie's style, the music and journey she took us on was fab, her soothing voice and the accompanying perfect narrative all the way through is spot on. I moved my energy around and it was BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING. Highly recommend Breathwork to EVERY Human being to try at least once in their life. Thank you Thank you Thank you Sophie”
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EMMA JANE GLASSPOOL
WEEKLY ONLINE SESSIONS
COHERENT BREATHING
​Slow your breathing down to approximately 5-breaths per minute, in and out through the nose. Research studies have shown it can significantly reduce anxiety, improve heart function, increase oxygenation of the cells and be more powerful than meditation.
Individual session - £18
CONSCIOUS CONNECTED​
​​An open-mouth practice where the participant is invited to breathe continuously without pauses or holds, giving the opportunity to connect with and release stress and emotions. Each session is themed, with guidance, and a visualisation. Alternatives are given for those where there are contraindications, or seeking a gentler practice
Individual session - £24
CLASS PASSES
5 Coherent Breathwork sessions for £79
5 Conscious Connected Breathwork sessions for £99
Use passes within 60 days
THE LIBRARY
​Joining The Library gives you access to a wide-range of recorded Breathwork sessions. Whether you’re starting your day with intention, find a precious free moment or want to unwind or release in the evening the practices are there to support you whenever you need them. Each month new practices will be uploaded to give you variety, as well as access to a bank of favourites.
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£19.99 per month
"I can't speak highly enough of Sophie's talent - a dedicated, astute and intimately caring practitioner to guide you through breathwork-based healing. She has years of banked experience in trauma reintegration, spoken word coaching and somatic therapy. As much a student as anyone she coaches, this devoted attitude to service makes her a safe, humble and deeply-attuned facilitator. As a coach myself, one who leads high-level groups through deeply immersive experiences, I knew very early on that I could trust Sophie with supporting our trainings"
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Anthea Bell, Embodiment & Transformational Coach, Head to Heart Embodiment Coach Training, host of Embodied podcast
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED HAVING BREATHWORK AT YOUR EVENT/WORKSHOP?
I love to facilitate Breathwork at events and in groups. Let's discuss what you are creating and how Breathwork could support you and your beautiful event /workshop attendees.
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To date I have worked with several wonderful coaches/practitioners. Here's what some of them have had to say
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“This legend provided such glorious containing Breathwork sessions at BS to Bliss Live. If you are running an event and need a breathwork facilitator I couldn’t recommend her more!”
Dr Sarah Madigan, Clinical Psychologist and Transformational Coach, The Joy Movement​​
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"Sophie is skilful and engaging, building safety and ease in a group and leading us in a breathwork with real clarity and intuition. A transformative session, thank you Sophie!"
Emily Fallon, Life Coach & Lawyer
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"This was my first experience of Breathwork like this and I LOVED it. So powerful, releasing all kinds of emotions I didn’t even know were hiding in there. What an incredible gift you have Sophie Brigstocke to hold so many people in safety and love”
HALINA