{"id":3617,"date":"2024-09-01T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/?p=3617"},"modified":"2026-04-03T21:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:42:44","slug":"conscious-connected-breathwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/conscious-connected-breathwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Conscious connected breathwork: beginner\u2019s essentials \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><strong><em>Conscious connected breathwork isn\u2019t just breathing. It\u2019s a doorway to emotional freedom, vital energy, and deep self-awareness. If you\u2019re new to this practice, you might wonder: How could something so simple be so transformative? Let\u2019s demystify your first session together.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few weeks ago, I was part of a team of seven assisting and co-facilitating a breathwork circle led by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/quirinehanssen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fellow breathworker<\/a> at the vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/happyspiritdays.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Happy Spirit Days<\/a> festival. We were all so energised by the incredible atmosphere in the festival tent and the participants&#8217; responses that I felt inspired to write and share more about breathwork in this month\u2019s blog &#8211; especially for those who\u2019ve never tried it before.<\/p>\n<p>Breathwork is a powerful tool for transformation &#8211; one that can open doors to deeper self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. As breathwork gains popularity, you might be curious but also feel a bit apprehensive about trying it for the first time. It\u2019s natural to feel both intrigued and unsure when exploring something unfamiliar. A common question I hear is, \u201cWhat\u2019s the point? Don\u2019t I breathe every day already?\u201d While it\u2019s true that breathing is a natural, automatic function, <strong>conscious breathwork<\/strong> is about so much more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an intentional practice that helps you reconnect with your full energetic potential, allowing you to take up the space you deserve &#8211; both physically and energetically &#8211; instead of unconsciously holding yourself back. At <a href=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Essence of Presence<\/em><\/a>, I guide you through this journey, and together we explore ways to open up, broaden your capacity, and expand your sense of space. Whether you\u2019re dealing with stress, burnout, or simply looking to explore a deeper connection with yourself, your first breathwork session is a meaningful step towards greater well-being.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting the stage: preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Preparing for your first breathwork session is about creating the right mental and physical space to fully engage with the breath. <strong>Breath awareness<\/strong> is the foundation of all breathwork practices, so even before the session begins, start observing your breath without trying to change it. This simple practice can help centre you and set the stage for a deeper experience. Consistency in your practice is key; even brief moments of conscious breathing throughout the day can help integrate the benefits of breathwork into your daily life.<\/p>\n<p>I personally use a simple timer app on my phone that discreetly goes off every hour, giving me the opportunity to do a quick check-in: What\u2019s my posture like? Am I unintentionally holding one of my shoulders up or clenching my jaw? How is my breathing, and where do I feel it in my body?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3643 size-portfolio\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.28.15-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-a-person-checking-their-posture-in-a-mirror.-The-image-blends-abstract-and-figurative-el-495x400.webp\" alt=\"Posture check drawing\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.28.15-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-a-person-checking-their-posture-in-a-mirror.-The-image-blends-abstract-and-figurative-el-495x400.webp 495w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.28.15-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-a-person-checking-their-posture-in-a-mirror.-The-image-blends-abstract-and-figurative-el-845x684.webp 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Understanding your breath<\/h3>\n<p>Most of us go through life using only a fraction of our breathing capacity. Conscious breathwork is about reclaiming the full power of your breath. Focus on not just the inhale, but also the exhale, allowing yourself to fully release each breath. This can help in letting go of tension and stored emotions. As you start paying attention to your breath, notice its depth, rhythm, and flow. This awareness will help you during the session as you begin to harness your breath for deeper healing and transformation, bringing you into a more present and grounded state.<\/p>\n<h3>Approach with openness and courage<\/h3>\n<p>Breathwork is a journey of exploration, and like any journey, it can have its challenging moments. It\u2019s important to approach it with openness and trust in the process. Surrendering to the breath, rather than trying to control the outcome, can lead to profound insights and healing. This process allows us to access and integrate unresolved emotions, enabling us to move from a reactive state to a more balanced and empowered state of being.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever noticed how some people seem hesitant to truly breathe deeply, as if they\u2019re holding back from fully living? Breathwork invites you to let go of that hesitation and embrace life more fully, one breath at a time.<\/p>\n<h3>What to expect: navigating your first session<\/h3>\n<p>Your breathwork journey begins with an open conversation to tailor the session to your unique needs, ensuring a safe and supportive experience. We\u2019ll discuss any health considerations to ensure the session is both effective and safe. Eventually, we\u2019ll move into connected breathing &#8211; a continuous, rhythmic pattern designed to help you explore deeper layers of tension and emotion.<\/p>\n<p>As you breathe, I apply touch to specific areas of your body to help release tension and encourage a fuller, freer breath. It\u2019s normal to experience physical sensations or mental resistance. These responses are part of your body\u2019s natural reaction, bringing awareness to areas where tension or emotions may be held. Allowing these emotions to surface without judgment is key to integrating and transforming them.<\/p>\n<h3>The power of conscious connected breathwork<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3624 size-square\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--180x180.webp\" alt=\"Abstract energy waves drawing\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are--705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.03.42-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-featuring-abstract-energy-waves-or-spirals-that-symbolize-vitality-and-well-being.-The-colors-are-.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>Breathwork can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, helping you manage and release emotions that may be stored in the body. By consciously connecting with your breath, you can ease breathing challenges, expand your lung capacity, and connect deeply with your emotions, allowing for meaningful release and healing. <strong>Align your body, mind, and soul <\/strong>for a sense of deep inner harmony, boost your energy levels, and activate your body\u2019s natural healing powers. Incorporating breathwork as a regular practice can help you maintain these benefits long after your session ends.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting an intention and riding the wave<\/h3>\n<p>As you prepare for your session, consider setting a personal intention. What quality or feeling would you like to breathe into during your breathwork? This intention should be a simple, positive statement formulated in the present tense, as if it\u2019s already true.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I create space within myself to welcome growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I allow myself to release worries and embrace the present moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3640 size-portfolio\" src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.30.49-A-figurative-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-representing-the-concept-of-expanding-your-sense-of-space-and-the-idea-that-the-energy-body-ex-495x400.webp\" alt=\"Beginner\u2019s powerful emotional release during conscious connected breathwork session\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.30.49-A-figurative-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-representing-the-concept-of-expanding-your-sense-of-space-and-the-idea-that-the-energy-body-ex-495x400.webp 495w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.30.49-A-figurative-line-drawing-with-soft-but-vibrant-colors-representing-the-concept-of-expanding-your-sense-of-space-and-the-idea-that-the-energy-body-ex-845x684.webp 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dne6xd-56b64ff474042c922bbcb8f339008ce7 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-awuyb5-e6aafcbf5b1c6b9072344ac959b3b63c av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0gq50vi-e825e201c51d81f9d6e1efcdee8190e7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your intention serves as an anchor, helping you maintain focus as you navigate the breathwork experience. By engaging with your breath, you allow emotions to surface, integrate, and transform into a deeper sense of <strong>presence<\/strong> and calm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-9glqjl-7f20ebb04e928829ab2e44467f4f7bf4 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><p><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0gsfm9r-4f80cdf2d1cfca7d43d433c32a590dbc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m0gsfm9r-4f80cdf2d1cfca7d43d433c32a590dbc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m0gsfm9r-4f80cdf2d1cfca7d43d433c32a590dbc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m0gsfm9r-4f80cdf2d1cfca7d43d433c32a590dbc av-styling- av-hover-grow av-hide-overflow avia_animated_image av-animated-when-visible-95 fade-in avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3652 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3652 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-300x300.webp\" alt='' title='Lungs intertwined with leaves'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/essenceofpresence.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DALL\u00b7E-2024-08-30-16.43.43-A-simple-line-drawing-with-soft-harmonious-colors-representing-lung-energy-and-the-autumn-season.-The-image-features-abstract-lungs-intertwined-with.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-l3gr5-2974810d919ba7ca4b2743d69790976a av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m0gqjoxt-447c76ee359357949875283925e6ed2d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Final thoughts: breathe into the season<\/h3>\n<p>As we move into the autumn season, a time when <strong>Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)<\/strong> emphasises the importance of lung health, it&#8217;s an ideal moment to begin your breathwork journey. Autumn is a season for nourishing the lungs, which are closely linked to your immune system, emotional well-being, and overall vitality: <strong>breath is life<\/strong>, after all. By practising breathwork, you open a doorway to the present moment, allowing yourself to integrate the emotions that shape your life. 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