• What strengths did you bring to this training experience?

One important strength that I believe I brought into this training experience is my willingness. I am committed to my willingness to experience all the emotions my life will bring me – including doubt and embarrassment. That willingness to allow those emotions does not mean that I let them stop me from a calling to stepping into my greater self, my full potential. That willingness makes me a teachable student, and I still have much to learn.

I have had the experience to sit in ceremony many times. Being partners with Brittany provides the opportunity to participate in a lot of different types of ceremonies, and she has opened my eyes to how we can create ceremony for any aspect of our lives. This experience has let me be in a position of holding space within different containers, which is a skill I developed during my life coach training.

Through all the years working in customer service, I learned at an early age to allow other people to have their own experience. Many times I observed a customer dumping their drama or baggage onto myself or my coworkers, and I learned to not take that energy on as my own. Of course, I am human, and have reactions or judgements just like anyone else, but I learned that I could meet people where they are while having grace and compassion for them. I believe I can often see the bigger picture of where people might be coming from, which lets me serve others without bringing in my own agenda.

• Tell us more about breathwork!

Breathwork is a powerful tool that can be used to help people realign, recenter, reconnect or rebalance. There are many different techniques out there, but the key is to breathe deeply to bring in as much life force into the body. Through this process, the body becomes hyper-oxygenated, flooding our blood, organs, muscles and brain. This can be detoxifying and can break up any density that our body may be carrying from past traumas or emotional wounds. This hyper-oxygenation allows us to access our subconscious mind, overriding our thinking mind. The power in the breath opens blockages, and clears toxicity in our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.

• Describe what a breathwork ceremony looks like.

A breathwork ceremony can look many different ways. It could be one on one experience, or in a group setting. Either way, it will be tailored to those participating. In our facilitation, intention is always at the forefront. There is brief discussion of what to expect during the ceremony, techniques to breathe deeply with a pace that will be effective, and some logistics. Once we get it going, we will play music to help get into the rhythm. A range of emotions and feelings may arise – fear, grief, anger, bliss, joy, etc. Anything that is ready to surface or release is welcomed throughout the journey. Our facilitation includes a lot of support and guidance along the way, and we may use our words, touch, instruments and/or essential oils to help our participants have a deep and supported experience. The ceremony may be around an hour long. As we land together at the end of the journey, there are opportunities for discussion and additional support that may be needed as things move for the participants.

I will definitely be incorporating breathwork into my coaching practice. I am very grateful to have acquired such a powerful tool for transformation in support of others, and know how valuable it can be for someone to make shifts and changes in their lives. Bringing awareness to others lives in where they currently sit, or what they are desiring to create in their future, has been such a wonderful part of my coaching practice. Using our powerful minds, we can make important changes. Now that I have this new skill set to help others move any density from their body, I know it will make an incredible impact for my clients. I am very excited to offer this in service to the greater good of all who are ready.