Welcome to Breath Café. A free online event for the community.
During these 1hr sessions we aim to bring community together to soothe, nourish, restore, and offer a space where you can connect deeply to yourself.
Sessions may include breathwork techniques, somatic enquiry, embodiment exercises, journalling, meditation and self enquiry.
Sessions are lead by Evolve team members - Natalie, Brechtje, or Jacky.
Bring a cup of something nourishing. We will begin with an introduction to each other and the work, then you will be guided into a practice with your facilitator. There will be some time at the end to ask questions and share.
Create a comfortable space for yourself to sit or lie down in a safe and undisturbed environment.
We ask that you keep screens turned on so that you are visible from the waist upwards.
These calls will NOT be recorded.
We will not be using highly activating breathwork in these sessions. These sessions are a way to drop into deep presence with yourself and connect with your body. You may feel calm or energised after a session, depending on the tools and techniques used.
Emotions, memories and insights may arise during and after these sessions. You are welcome to slow down or take a break at any time.
We recommend that you have a notebook and pen close by to record any insights which arise.
Please ensure devices are switched to Do Not Disturb.
The next session is with Brechtje on Saturday August 22nd. (am UK/10am CET) Please register here:
UPCOMING BREATH CAFÉ DATES -
Saturday 22nd August with Brechtje. 9am-10am uk/10am-11 CET
Saturday 19th September with Jacky 11am-12pm UK/12pm-1pm CET
Saturday 17th October with Natalie 10am-11am UK/ 11am-12pm CET
Please inform your facilitator if you have any of the following contraindications so that they can create an adapted version of the session if necessary -
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Cardiovascular problems.
Diabetes.
High or abnormal blood pressure.
History of aneurisms.
Epilepsy or history of seizures.
Anyone taking strong medication.
Severe psychiatric symptoms - particularly psychosis or paranoia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder.
Osteoporosis.
Recent surgery (past 2 months).
Those who have a history of strokes.
Glaucoma.
Asthma.
Detached retina.
Any person with a mental illness diagnosis who isn’t in treatment or lacks adequate support.
Those who are pregnant.
People under the age of 18 years of age.
Those who are actively addicted to alcohol or drugs.
It is important that you communicate any known contraindications as some forms of breathwork may compromise your health.
By agreeing to proceed with the session, you declare that you have communicated all known contraindications, both mental and physical, and accept full responsibility for your own physical and mental well-being and any possible responses associated with the breathwork which may occur when participating in a session.
Please continue to use any prescribed medication as indicated by your heath care provider when doing breathwork sessions.
Please do not use alcohol or recreational drugs before, or during the session.
Evolve Breath and Body sessions are not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Natalie and the Evolve team 🫶🏼