Summer Slow Down: Breath Journey

On August 23rd, we will be a month away from the Autumnal Equinox. This moment in the year is a period of transition, marking the peak of the heat of summer, the beginning of the harvest season, looking ahead to the balance of light and dark that the equinox brings. The beauty of August is multifaceted, encompassing the lingering warmth of summer with a hint of autumn’s approach, the vibrant blooms of specific plants, gradually shortening days, and cooler breezes, balancing both a sense of nostalgia of the height of summer activity, and anticipation of the changing season.

Join us for Summer Slow Down: Breathwork Journey as we gather in community, be with what's present, and breathe into how we want to feel in the transition of the seasons. The practice of breathwork is ancient, and uses conscious breath patterns to rinse the body of emotional debris for a more balanced nervous system. The experience moves stagnant energy and facilitates the release of a range of emotions that may include sadness, anger, resentment, or also may inspire joy, creativity, or pleasure, supporting you to feel more at home in your body. This is an invitation to slow down from the rush of summer, and to ease into what needs to be felt, supported by practices to allow for the release of grippings or stories that are no longer serving you - be it in your body, mind or heart. Though this breathwork is active, it has a yin feel, and is open to beginners, and those familiar alike.

We will begin our time together with herbal tea infusions to settle in, followed by a grounding meditation and gentle movement, an introduction to the breath, weaving in communal conversation around the theme, before laying down to breathe. We will close our practice with optional soft reflections or shares for integration.

Warm welcome.

Benefits of Breathwork:

• Renewed energy and clarity
• Restoring states of calm, peace and aliveness
• Inspired creativity and expression
• Strengthened intuition and receptivity
• Liberated tension from stress, anxiety, frustration, overwhelm, depression, and confusion
• Increased compassion, understanding and authentic connection in relationships, the natural world, and to self

Please bring: A yoga mat, blanket, and water bottle. A good portion of the time together will be on your backs, therefore you're welcome to bring anything that may feel most supportive. Optional: Eye pillow, journal and a pen.

Important Notes:

This breathwork practice is overall safe and accessible for most. If you are pregnant, have had seizures in the past, or recently had abdominal surgery, it’s recommended to refrain from registering for class until you've consulted with your physician. Please avoid any mind-altering substances at least 24 hours before the workshop. We will be moving energy in the body, therefore recommended to avoid heavy eating 2 hours before the class. *Please note, all sales are final and there will be no refunds. If you are not able to attend, you are welcome to transfer or gift to a loved one.

About your Facilitator:

Jen Pi is a space holder, breathwork facilitator and somatic guide, and eternal student. Through her own healing and grief journey, she was inspired to delve into training with studied teachers and self study to reconnect with the wisdom of her body, intuition and nature. Her passion centers around guiding people back home to the innate intelligence of their bodies through the weaving of meditation, the breath, somatic exploration, and self inquiry. She is inspired to share the medicine of breathwork, and journeying alongside others to create internal space to allow all parts of themselves to co-exist, despite the contradictions, and softly landing in personal connection and evolutions to one's essence.

Location:

The Luminae space is located at 264 Arlington Ave in Berkeley/Kensington. The entrance is at the porch on the left side of the beige building. Find out more at: www.luminaewellness.com and IG @theluminaespace

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