Tuesday 19/12/2023
“Breathe with Susan”
Via Zoom - In French & English - All levels welcome!
Theme of the Day:
“Breathwork for Stress Management”
Join me from anywhere in the world to connect to your mind, body, and soul during this 6-step, 3-hour transformative Breathe in Paris workshop in French and English.
THE SIX STEPS OF ‘BREATHE WITH SUSAN’ :
Step 1 : Breathing Meditation & introduction of the Theme of the Day
Step 2 : Tarot Card
Step 3 : Free-flow writing
Step 4 : Explanation of Breathwork for beginners
Step 5 : Breathwork and Distant Reiki session
Step 6 : Q&A after class (stay if you want!)
THEME OF THE DAY : “BREATHWORK FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT”
As the year comes to a close and the holiday season approaches, managing end-of-year stress at work, school, and home becomes increasingly important. According to the American Psychological Association, everyday stress occurs when you feel that the demands and pressures around you become too heavy to handle. In other words, it happens when you have a lot on your plate, and it puts pressure on you. Stress is a part of life, and sometimes, it can even be helpful in motivating us. But sometimes, challenging events occur, such as illness or job loss, which can make things even more stressful. When that happens, it can have effects on your body and mind, like sleep problems, muscle tension, or even behaviors such as drinking or smoking more than usual. But here's the good news: even though you can't always control what's happening around you, you have the power to control how you react. During the "Breathe with Susan" session, we’ll take the time to get down to the cause of your stress and find ways to manage these situations better. Through journaling, meditation, practical strategies, and Breathwork, you will discover how to face stress and overcome it successfully, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable year-end transition.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION :
I'll introduce the theme of the day through seated meditation, connecting you to your breath and deep Reiki healing energy. After pulling a Tarot card, you'll have time to free-flow write using prompts related to the theme. Free writing allows reflection, emotional processing, and unlocking creativity without worrying about grammar or structure. This helps bridge the conscious and unconscious minds before the Breathwork session.
I'll then explain the Breathwork technique with humor and scientific facts, emphasizing the importance of correct breathing. If you're already experienced in Breathwork, you can continue writing, meditating, or rest.
Finally, we'll begin the 75-minute Breathwork session, taking you on a transformative journey with uplifting music, inspiring words, Reiki, and your breath. This session is divided into three parts.
Meditation : 10-minutes of conscious nose breathing to prepare you for the Breathwork and to anchor the theme.
Breathwork : 30-minutes of active Two-Stage Pranayama mouth Breathwork to take you on a deeper dive into your subconsciousness.
Integration : 30-minutes of natural nose breathing as you recover and integrate the experience.
We’ll conclude the session with a final intention-setting meditation for the week ahead of you, and I’ll be around to answer questions for anyone who wants to stay for half an hour of questions and answers.
HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF :
Wear comfortable and warm clothing (socks and sweater). You might get cold during Breathwork.
Bring a diary and pen. Buy yourself a fresh and pretty Breath Diary for all these classes.
Find a comfortable place to lie down : yoga mat, couch, bed.
Prepare earphones, an eye mask, cushions for under your knees, a blanket to cover you.
Create a cozy ambiance such as incense or candles.
Make sure you have good wifi and a charger.
It’s better - but not required - to use a computer so you can have your camera aimed at your body during Breathwork.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :
The time indicated is Paris time CET.
This workshop is in English and French. I translate back and forth between the two languages, so don't worry if you don't understand one!
Beginners and experts are welcome!
If you’re more than one person, please sign up individually.
Registration closes at 18h55 CET.
All reservations are final. No refund at any time for this class.
Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time so I can say hi and don't plan anything afterwards (sometimes I go a little over schedule, especially if you want to stay for Q&A).
This class will be recorded and you’ll receive the downloadable replay the next day. You can keep it for LIFE.
Breathwork is most effective on an empty stomach, so it’s best to not eat up to 2-hours beforehand.
Go peepee ahead of time.
Yes, you can do Breathwork if you have your period. :)
Breathwork is not recommended for certain people, see below.
Breathwork is purely experiential, and no two sessions are alike. So keep coming back! The more you do, the more you’ll see positive results in your life.
LET’S BOND AS A GROUP!
Arrive early onto the Zoom call. Do not come late, it disrupts the group and especially me.
I’ll check you in.
Say hi to the others!
Keep your cameras on unless you don’t have good wifi. There’s absolutely no judgment or comparison allowed in The Breathe in Paris community, so just show up and be yourself!
Please change your name on your screen to your first and last name. Click onto the screen, go to Participants, find your name, click More, Rename. This makes it more personal and that way I know who you are (you’re not an “iPhone”).
Stay for the 30-minute “after-party” Q&A session at the end! You can turn off your cameras if that makes you feel more comfortable. This time is a great way to hear about other people’s experiences or to share your own. I’m here for you and there’s no judgment!
WHAT IS BREATHWORK?
Breathwork is a powerful technique for exploration, discovery, healing, and personal growth. The breathing technique in The Breathe in Paris Method is called Two-Stage Pranayama and consists of two inhales and one exhale, all through the mouth. This circular connected breathing - which lasts a maximum of 30 minutes - is done lying down, with eyes closed, while being guided by my voice and inspiring music. It’s followed by approximately 20-minutes of relaxation and recovery called “Integration” where you go back to a natural nose breath and the body returns to its normal state. The deep breathing leads to a change in the proportions of gases in the blood : increasing the levels of oxygen and decreasing the levels of carbon dioxide. This causes a controlled and voluntary hyperventilation that naturally induces an altered state of consciousness to release deep-seated emotions. It’s common for people to scream, cry, laugh hysterically, but also to have an intense physical experience where they might feel tingling, cramping, shivering, and even muscle spasms. All these events are normal and necessary for the release of emotions. Many people often experience a state of well-being, calm, and clarity afterwards. A single session is sometimes enough to create a significant change, but a regular Breathwork practice can have huge benefits in helping to overcome depression, managing addiction, connecting to the soul, improving sleep, boosting confidence, and reducing stress.
BREATHWORK IS NOT ADVISED FOR CERTAIN PEOPLE :
It is important to know that Breathwork is not relaxation, but a physical, mental and emotional challenge. Please note that if you have history of cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, retinal detachment, severe mental illness, seizures, advanced osteoporosis, recent major physical injury or surgery, asthma (bring your inhaler) or if you are pregnant that could be exacerbated by these intense breathing practices. It is advised that you DO NOT ATTEMPT this style of Pranayama breathing. Ask your doctor or contact me directly susan@susanoubari.com.