EMBODIED BREATH
Let breath be the bridge that brings you home.
The breath is one of the simplest, most powerful tools we have yet most of us are barely aware of it.
Breathwork invites us to step out of the mind and return to the body. Not to control or fix, but to listen. When we begin to breathe with intention, something begins to shift. The noise quietens. The body starts to speak.
Many of us have learned to override the body’s messages and separate from our instincts, to live in our heads, to push through and disconnect from what we feel. But when we give ourseleves permission to breathe into the places that feel stuck or numb, we begin to access something deeper.
The breath opens a doorway into the body’s wisdom. A place that holds truth, instinct, and quiet knowing. The breath allows us to enter the place where we can create spaciousness for emotion and energy to move, for tension to release and for the body to speak in its own language. When we move into trust and connection to our breath, we can allow it to bring us back home to find safety within ourself, and our bodies.
Breathwork is not about escaping the body, it's about coming fully into trust with it.
The sacred arrives with the inhale and the exhale becomes the prayer.
Why Breathwork?
Sometimes we feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or like we’re carrying too much and we don’t know how to let it go.
Breathwork gives us a way back in. It helps when the mind is too loud, the body feels tight or tense, or when emotions are sitting just under the surface. It offers support for stress, anxiety, nervous system overwhelm, or simply the need to pause and reconnect.
Sometimes you don’t need to make sense of it all or have the right words.You just need to breathe.
Conscious Connected Breathwork is a simple yet powerful practice that uses the breath to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to the body.
It involves breathing in a continuous, circular rhythm without pause between the inhale and exhale. This rhythm helps us move beyond everyday thinking and into the deeper layers of the body, where old emotions, patterns, and stories are often held. This breath practice supports release, emotional processing, nervous system balance, and a deeper sense of self-trust.
Here are just some of the ways this practice can support you (please expand each section to find out more):
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While every journey is different, breathwork has been shown to support a range of physical benefits. By consciously working with the breath, we create space for the body to regulate, recalibrate, and restore balance.
Some of the common physical benefits people experience include:
Improved sleep and deeper rest
Improved regulation and re-patterning of the nervous system over time. Offering your body new experiences of calm, openness, and capacity.
Greater lung capacity and oxygen flow
Boosted energy levels and vitality
Release of physical tension and chronic holding in the body
Support for digestive and immune function through nervous system repair.
Hormonal balance (especially when practiced regularly)
This is not about quick fixes or perfect outcomes. It's about tuning in, slowing down, and allowing your body to lead the way back to balance. One breath at a time.
Disclaimer:
Breathwork is a supportive and complementary practice, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any underlying physical or mental health conditions, please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any form of breathwork. Sessions are offered as a space for self-exploration, healing, and integration rather than clinical therapy. -
When we begin to work with the breath consciously, it becomes a gateway to emotional release and self-connection. Breathwork can help us access and move through feelings such as grief, anger, shame, sadness, joy. Emotions that were pushed down or never given space can begin to soften and shift, without needing to be explained or analysed.
It isn’t about fixing or forcing. It’s about creating space to feel what’s real, in your own time and in your own way.
Over time, breathwork helps us feel more open, present, and emotionally available to life, and to ourselves.
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Breathwork doesn’t just support emotional release it also helps us to quiet the mind. For many of us, the mental noise is constant: overthinking, self-judgement, looping thoughts, racing anxiety. Breath offers a way, not through logic, but through presence.
As the breath deepens, the mind begins to slow. We move from thinking about life to actually being in it. New insights often arise that are not forced, but felt. Breathwork can help loosen the grip of old thought patterns and create space for clarity, focus, and intuitive knowing.
With regular practice, people often report a clearer head, less reactivity, and a deeper sense of mental spaciousness.
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Our Spirit lives in the breath, and the body is the temple.
For some, breathwork opens a doorway to something greater. It can help to connect to spirit, source, soul, or simply a deeper sense of belonging.
In many traditions, the breath is known as more than just air, it is sacred life force, often referred to as prana, qi, spiritus, or simply the wind of the soul.
It is the thread that connects body and spirit, the seen and unseen, the personal and the collective. It is the thread that connects body and spirit, the seen and unseen, the personal and the collective.
In these traditions, the breath is used as a tool to journey, to shift consciousness, to release stagnant energy and to connect with spirit worlds. Rhythmic or intentional breathing is often woven into ceremony, prayer, song, and healing rites. It’s use is not to escape the body, but to deepen presence and open the heart to guidance beyond the logical mind.
Breath becomes a bridge:
Between the physical and energetic bodies
Between trauma held in the cells and the soul’s capacity to heal
Between the wisdom of the Earth and the wisdom within a sense of soul, the Earth, spirit, or simply a return to your own inner truth, the breath makes space for it all.
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Breathwork invites us back into the body not as something to control or fix, but as something to listen to. So often we’ve been taught to override the body’s messages, to live in the mind, to separate from our instincts. But the body holds memory, emotion, wisdom. The breath is how we find our way back.
Through conscious connected breathing, we begin to soften the layers that have kept us distant from ourselves, from our bodies, from spirit. As the breath opens, so does the heart. We start to feel more. Not just pain, but aliveness. Not just grief, but presence.
This is not about escaping the body, instead it’s about coming fully home to it.
When we honour the breath, we honour and remember the body as sacred ground.
Breathing this way brings us back to something we often forget. The body. The heart. What’s real.
Breathwork is a remembering. A return to trust, to the body, but also to the unseen, the felt and the sacred.
As the breath opens, the heart softens. And when the heart opens, the body begins to follow physically, emotionally and spiritually. Connecting to this allows for something bigger and real to emerge. You may begin to notice more as you start to move the emotions you’ve locked away through, but also a deeper sense of presence. A quiet aliveness. A feeling of something returning that you didn’t even realise had gone missing.
This is the alchemy of our breath. When we stop holding our breath we open up space to meet ourself with more honesty, softness, and presence. Each breath helps to dissolve the tension so that it can be seen, felt, and slowly released. Breathwork is the quiet return to the sacred. A space to meet the parts of you that have been silenced or held for too long. It is here we begin to feel what’s been waiting to move, what we’ve been holding and what we’re ready to let go of.
Each breath becomes a homecoming into your body, your knowing, your now.
“The body is like a living, breathing poem.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
Work with Me One-to-One
Come home to your body. These sessions offer space to soften, release, and remember what’s been waiting beneath the surface.
Each breathwork session is intuitively guided and grounded in conscious connected breathing. Whether you’re navigating emotional heaviness, stress, body disconnection, or simply longing to feel more.
While conscious connected breathwork is the primary modality I work with, I also draw on other breath techniques as and when they are needed. Every session is tailored to meet you exactly where you are.
Private Breath Journey – £85
A 90-minute personalised session where we work with conscious connected breath to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and body reconnection. Perfect if you’re looking for a deep drop-in or to explore a specific intention.
Breath & Body Series – £333
Four sessions to work deeper and support integration over time. We’ll build a relationship with the breath and work with what’s alive for you whether that looks like emotional blocks, body disconnection or stress and anxiety. Includes space for reflection and tailored practices between sessions.
These sessions are online or in person either in Berkshire/Oxfordshire.
To book your appointment, please email me at hello@lilyisobel.com or schedule a free 15-minute call to discuss the best options for you.
For upcoming group sessions and circles, please see the Events Page or sign up to my newsletter to find out more information on group workshops or retreats.
Breathe in Community
FAQs
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Each session begins with a short check-in to see how you’re arriving—emotionally, physically, energetically.
We begin through a grounding or connecting exercise that could be the other forms of breath, tuning into the felt sense, somatic movement or embodied exercises.
From there, we move into a guided conscious connected breath journey guided usually with sound. You'll lie down, breathe through an open mouth (or nose in some cases), and be gently guided through the session using music, verbal cues, and intuitive support. If appropriate and always with consent, gentle bodywork designed to support the body through the process may also be introduced.
There’s time to integrate, ground and share at the end. You don’t need to "do" anything right. Just bring your breath and an open heart.
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Everyone's journey is different. You might feel emotions arise, have physical sensations (like tingling or temperature shifts), or access old memories and insights. You might also feel calm, clear, or simply connected to your breath. All experiences are welcome, and you’ll be supported throughout.
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It is important to give yourself space before and after your session. Breathwork can stir up deep emotions, memories, or energy—so it’s important to allow time afterwards to rest, reflect, and integrate.
If possible, avoid rushing back into busy-ness or stimulation. Take a walk, journal, sip tea, take a bath or shower, lie on the ground or simply be in stillness. Let your system settle and catch up with the shifts that have taken place.
Stay hydrated. Eat grounding and nourishing food. Be gentle with yourself.
This work continues beyond the session and your body will keep unfolding. The benefits of the work will continue to unfold throughout the rest of the day and into the next few days. Trust the process, and honour the pace of your own integration.
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You don’t need to do much—just arrive as you are. But there are a few simple things you can do to support your body and make the most of your breathwork experience:
Before your session:
Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, or alcohol for at least 2–3 hours beforehand. A juice or light snack is okay.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to relax and breathe freely.
Set up a quiet, private space if you're joining online—somewhere you feel safe to lie down and let go.
Bring water, a blanket, and anything else that brings you comfort (eye mask, crystals, journal, etc.).
If you’re in your cycle or feeling emotionally tender, you’re still welcome. Just let me know—we’ll work gently.
Optional, but supportive:
Take a few moments to connect with your intention. What are you calling in? What are you ready to release?
Ground in nature or stillness before we begin, even just for a few breaths.
This is your time. There is no right or wrong way to arrive—only the way that honours where you are now.
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Both offer powerful experiences, but the space and intention can feel quite different.
1:1 sessions are completely tailored to you. We work with your specific needs, intentions, and patterns. There’s more space for verbal check-ins, emotional processing, and somatic guidance. It’s intimate, deep, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Group sessions are shared spaces of breath and energy. There’s something potent about breathing in community and feeling the collective rhythm, being witnessed, and knowing you’re not alone. While they’re less personalised, the shared field can be deeply moving, supportive, and expansive.
Some people prefer one or the other. Some find both equally nourishing in different ways.
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Conscious Connected Breathwork is an active breathing pattern that bypasses the thinking mind and drops you into the body. Unlike simple deep breathing, it involves a continuous circular breath with no pause between inhale and exhale. This can bring up emotional releases, shifts in energy, and a deeper connection to the unconscious. It’s not always "relaxing"—but it’s deeply revealing and transformative.
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That depends on your intention. One session can offer clarity and release; ongoing sessions allow for deeper integration, trust-building, and transformation. We can discuss what feels right for you after your first session.
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While breathwork is a deeply supportive practice for many, it can also stir strong emotional or physical responses. For this reason, it’s important we approach it with care and attunement—especially if you're working with certain health conditions.
Breathwork may not be suitable in its full form if you are currently experiencing glaucoma, uncontrolled high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues such as angina, detached retina, previous heart attack or stroke, severe PTSD or trauma, diagnosed aneurysms in the brain or abdomen, uncontrolled thyroid conditions or diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, stomach ulcers, history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, or any psychiatric hospitalisation or emotional crisis within the past 10 years.
Asthma does not necessarily rule breathwork out, but if you experience it, especially without an inhaler, we’ll need to discuss this in advance.
If you are pregnant, please see the pregnancy FAQ section.
If you’re working with anything else that affects your physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing—and you're unsure if breathwork is right for you—please reach out. Many situations simply call for a gentler, more adapted approach or different form of breathing exercises. You're welcome to ask. We’ll find what feels safe and right for your body.
Each participant will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire and sign a consent & waiver form
This is a space for honesty, sovereignty, and care. There is no pressure to perform—only an invitation to honour your own capacity, and to be met in it with compassion.
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If you're pregnant, please reach out before booking. Some forms of conscious connected breathing can be too activating during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. That said, I offer gentler breath-based sessions that are supportive and deeply calming. Together, we can find an approach that feels safe and aligned.
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Please refer to the contraindications FAQ section.
If you are suffering from any other condition, please consult your healthcare provider before booking if you have any serious medical conditions (including cardiovascular issues, epilepsy, or severe psychiatric diagnoses). Breathwork can be powerful, so it’s important to ensure it’s appropriate for your body. I offer adaptations and slower-paced sessions as needed—please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’re unsure. -
Not at all. This space is open to beginners and experienced breathers alike. Every session is guided and adapted to your pace and comfort level. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to show up as you are.
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Each participant booking a 1:1 breathwork session will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire and sign a consent & waiver form.
This ensures the space we create is safe, trauma-aware, and attuned to your unique body and experience.
We’ll also have a short call before your session to explore your intentions, any specific needs, and how you’re arriving. This helps me tailor the session to support you fully—whether you're seeking release, clarity, grounding, or reconnection.
This helps me understand your needs, honour your boundaries, and ensure the session is held as safely and supportively as possible.
You’ll receive the forms via email after booking. If you have any questions or concerns before then, I’m always happy to connect.
This is about creating a container where your body, your breath, and your experience are met with care.