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Breathworks

Contact & Location Information
Contact Name Doreen Jones
Servicing Areas Castle Hill, New South Wales
Phone 02 9680 2504
Mobile 0414 873 441

‘It’s in every one of us to be wise’
(lyrics and music by David Pomeranz)


Breathwork is a fun, simple process for finding your heart, opening your eyes and tapping into your wisdom.

Breathworks


Breathwork is a simple breathing process that releases trapped energy in the body. We mostly respond to trauma or upset by holding our breath and tensing the body, thus trapping that energy and emotion in our cells. Using a continuous, connected breath allows this energy to be released, freeing your energy for positive change.
What you can gain from using Breathwork:
  • Increased vitality,
  • Greater clarity,
  • Uncovering/rediscovering your life purpose,
  • Sense of peace and calm,
  • Freedom from anxiety,
  • Ability to deal with stress,
  • Relief from depression,
  • Improved relationships with others,
  • and much more.

Personal counselling is also available in addition to Breathwork. Both are conducted with strict confidentiality principles and are offered as tools to support you in creating the life of your choice. Doreen believes that we each have the power and resources to do this and that encouragement, motivation and insight can be gained by working with processes such as Breathwork and/or counselling.



“Of all the things I’ve tried this [Breathwork] really gets to the core of things.”

DH

"... when I spoke to Doreen about the process and the fact that I was interested in a consultation, she made me feel so safe and at ease. My first session was no less than amazing, Doreen sat with me and guided me through so gently. Since then and in subsequent sessions I have discovered and uncovered things about myself, my family, my children and my life, that I will be forever grateful to her for. Thank you Doreen for your love, understanding and compassion."

KMS


WHAT HAPPENS IN A BREATHWORK SESSION

In your initial session time is taken to get acquainted and answer any lingering questions you might have about Breathwork. As with subsequent sessions we would discuss the changes you desire in your life. Most sessions would be conducted lying down however it is possible that an eye-to-eye session might be useful at times. After a period to simply relax you will then be guided into the connected style of breathing unique to Breathwork.

This breath is a full inhale, connected to the exhale which is relaxed. Similarly the exhale begins immediately the inhale is complete. This creates the 'connected' breath - it is continuous, with no gaps or pauses between the inhale and the exhale, nor the exhale and the inhale.

You will begin to experience physical sensations including feelings of heat, cold, tingling, muscle tightness, pain, nausea – sounds great huh? These sensations are merely symptoms of the body releasing trapped energy and emotion. They will pass and by the end of the cycle you will generally feel very relaxed. A full cycle of breathing is normally complete within 50-70 minutes after which you have a period to integrate your experience.

The first session may take up to three hours and subsequent sessions, up to two hours. It is suggested that you clear your day as much as possible so that after a session you have time to ease gently back into the busyness of life.

It is possible that after a series of sessions (around ten) you may be able to use this process by yourself.

Costs

The scheduled fee for a Breathwork session is $140.


ORIGINS OF BREATHWORK

Developed in the 1970s by Leonard Orr the process was originally called Rebirthing due to the fact that he experienced his own birth memories with profound healing benefits. The process has evolved since and is now also referred to as Breathwork, a more general term acknowledging the power of the breath in healing. Both past and current research has been undertaken that verifies the usefulness of the Breathwork technique for anxiety and depression, also proving the benefits to be sustainable.


HOW AND WHY BREATHWORK WORKS

We experience events in our lives that might be the source of trauma or upset. This might range from a severe situation like a car accident to something more subtle such as receiving shocking news, or losing something precious to us. No matter what the event is, the impact is unique to every individual. What is significant for one person is a non-event for another. When trauma is inadequately processed our tendency is to avoid experiencing the associated emotions. Similarly avoiding the memory of physical trauma leads to repression. This is a natural coping mechanism however it does lead to the body holding the energy of that event in our cells. The effects show up in life when we struggle to understand why we might react in such a strong manner to a situation that another might simply shrug off.

If you think of a time when you had a shock of some kind like falling over or receiving bad news, the natural tendency is to hold the breath and tense the body, trapping the energy of that event in the body. Utilising the full, conscious, connected breathing of the Breathwork process allows for release of this energy and integration of a traumatic (large or small) experience.

We cannot change the past but we can change how we perceive the past in the present. Over time we can accept what has happened, not necessarily condoning it, and find a way to live the present with vitality and ease.

"My experiences of Breathwork with Doreen prove to me that, Breathwork does work. She has assisted me on my path towards change through helping me find my own power. This has come about through her rapport and empathy with my needs. She assisted in guiding me towards deeply rooted fears which needed to be addressed, yet respected my desires to steer clear when overwhelming for me. Breathing sessions with Doreen bring about exhilaration and untapped energy."

JMcK


ABOUT DOREEN

Doreen grew up in country Western Australia where the qualities of caring, strength, independence, inventiveness, integrity, reliability and a strong work ethic were the way of life. In later years she has focussed on nourishing her emotional and spiritual life. In this ongoing process, Breathwork has been, and continues to be, an integral component. Doreen has personally used this process for around 22 years and it has contributed greatly to the many positive changes that have taken place in her life.

Doreen is a qualified Breathwork practitioner and counsellor and is a member of the Australian Breathwork Asociation. In addition to her own life experience and parenting two daughters, Doreen brings eight years of experience as a Breathwork practitioner to support others. She is capable in ensuring her clients feel at ease, providing an environment of caring and empowerment.

Doreen has worked with people from many different walks of life and she is committed to the principles of human rights which recognise and respect the value and dignity of all people. She believes that all people, regardless of their origin, culture or religious background have the right to feel safe, respected and valued. Specifically Doreen is committed to supporting families in their role of nourishing and nurturing children to become competent, confident and contributing members of our society. As we nurture our own growth we are then able to support our children to become all they can be.


Call now to make an appointment or find out more about Breathwork or counselling: 0414 873 441

Service Categories

Breathwork, Counselling, Life Coaching, Psychotherapy


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