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SOMATIC RELEASE BREATHWORK

Returning the Body to Safety

The body holds wisdom far beyond the mind. It remembers what was felt, what was held back, and what was never given space to complete. Somatic Release Breathwork is a gentle, powerful way of listening to that wisdom and allowing the body to release what it has been carrying.

 

Many of us move through life holding our breath, bracing our bodies, and suppressing emotion in order to cope. Over time, this holding becomes stored stress within the nervous system. When release does not happen, the body remains in survival mode, which can show up as anxiety, fatigue, pain, or a sense of disconnection. Release is not dramatic it is restorative. It is the body returning to balance.

Somatic release works through the felt sense rather than the story. Instead of analysing the past, we create the conditions for the body to complete what was once interrupted. This happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to soften.

At the heart of this practice is conscious connected breathing a continuous, rhythmic breath without pauses between the inhale and exhale. This style of breathing gently bypasses habitual patterns of holding and control, bringing awareness into the body and allowing stored emotion and energy to surface naturally. You are not trying to make anything happen; the breath leads the process.

As release unfolds, it may be experienced as emotion, physical sensation, subtle movement, or deep stillness. There is no right way to experience this work. Each body releases in its own time and in its own language.

Breathwork is held as sacred within these sessions. Breath is life force the bridge between body, mind, and spirit. When guided with care and intention, breath becomes a powerful tool for healing, regulation, and reconnection.

Safety is the foundation of somatic release. Nothing is forced or pushed. Sessions are held with clear guidance, choice, and respect for individual boundaries. The body opens when it feels safe not when it is told to.

Sound is an integral part of the process, not an addition. Carefully chosen soundscapes support the rhythm of the breath, provide containment, and help the nervous system feel held throughout the journey.

Reiki is woven into sessions to support energetic balance and integration. As the breath opens and clears, Reiki offers grounding, soothing, and coherence, allowing release to settle gently rather than feeling overwhelming.

The role of the facilitator is not to fix or direct, but to hold a steady, regulated presence. Through attuned guidance and silent witnessing, the facilitator supports safety and co-regulation, allowing your body’s innate intelligence to lead the experience.

Somatic Release Breathwork is not about achieving a particular state. It is a return from holding to softening, from survival to safety, from disconnection back into the body.

You do not need to try harder.
You only need to breathe and allow the body to remember what it already knows.

 

Somatic Release Breathwork Sessions

 

Each session is held with care, intention, and respect for the nervous system. Breathwork is supported by soundscape, Reiki, and gentle facilitation to create a safe, contained space for release, regulation, and reconnection.


1–2–1 Somatic Release Breathwork
£55.00 Book Here

A private, one-to-one session offering personalised support and a deeply held space.


This session allows you to move at your own pace, guided by conscious connected breathing, sound, and Reiki, with the facilitator holding steady presence and silent witness throughout.

Ideal if you are seeking focused support, nervous system regulation, emotional release, or a deeper connection to your body.

 

1–2–2 Somatic Release Breathwork
Couples · Friends · Family
£75.00 Book Here

 

A shared session for two people wishing to experience somatic release together.
Each person is guided individually within a shared container, allowing for both personal release and collective regulation.

This option is particularly supportive for couples, close friends, or family members wanting to deepen connection, build nervous system safety together, or experience healing in shared presence. 

Sessions can be done online or In person.

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