Self-awareness is a foundational piece of how we relate to ourselves, each other and the world. It’s a pillar of Collective Inner Garden and a beacon that lights the path for planting our most important seeds.
But, what is self-awareness? How does it support you in your own periods of growth and times of change?
In this session, we will focus on unpacking the concept of self-awareness.
We’ll reflect, chat about and share all the ways self-awareness serves as a necessary act to create opportunities for emotional and spiritual wellbeing and growth. We'll also take some time to talk about what our own experiences with self-awareness have been, what it means to us and how it supports us through changing times. I’d love to also explore the idea of too much self-awareness and when we cross the line into trying to “fix” ourselves versus understanding.
If you are feeling the call to breathe into your body and dive deeper into your experience with your own self-awareness, then come breathe!
What to expect from this session
In this session…
We will get cozy and introduce ourselves.
Then, I will share my inspiration behind what motivated me to create this special space with self-awareness as our guide.
We’ll breathe for 25 - 30 minutes in a breathwork session I lovingly created to support you in connecting with your own self-awareness. Reiki will be delivered to all participants during the rest portion of the experience.
If you’ve never breathed with me before, no worries! This session is for beginners and experienced breathers, intuitives, empaths, highly sensitive folks and those attuned to subtle energies.
My breathwork sessions typically begin a somatic self-inquiry exercise where we check in with the breath and use our awareness to locate experiences, sensations and feelings we are having in the body.
I create one fluid breathing session to an intentionally crafted playlist inspired by the theme and energy. Many love to lie down in bed or on a yoga mat with a blanket to sink deep into the experience. You can expect me to facilitate and lead you through 2 - 3 practices that make up the 25-30 minutes. Practices may be a combination of restorative slow types and active types. I typically encourage folks to take things at their pace and listen to their own bodies. I will sometimes offer modifications as well!
We typically take our time in transitioning, feeling and sensing our way through. It’s such a lovely way to connect with yourself, your energy, intuition and inner wisdom, your body, trust and truth.
Sessions may include affirmations, intuitive guidance channeled by me in the moment and meditative prompts or ideas.
There will be time at the end of the session to journal what came up for you and integrate. We can also share our experiences with one another in the group.
About Reiki
In 2020, I started my journey with learning and receiving attunements through my mentor Jilian in the healing art of Reiki. Since then, I have completed all 3 levels including the beginner, practitioner and master level. I just love practicing Reiki and find that this type of healing modality pairs incredibly well with breathwork sessions.
Unfamiliar with what Reiki is?
The word Reiki ( “RAY - KEE” ) is a Japanese word which can be translated to “universal life-force energy” or “spiritual energy” (Rei = soul and Ki = life force). In the West, it is defined as a holistic healing practice. Reiki works on four levels : the physical level - the mental level - the emotional level - and the spiritual ( energetic ) level. Reiki energy (or healing white light in traditional Usui Reiki) is delivered through an attuned Reiki practitioner using a hands on or hands off method. The practitioner channels the Reiki energy and sends it to those who are wanting to receive it for healing purposes. Reiki energy can be received in person or through proxy (distance).
It’s important for me to note that I am not the “healer”, you are! As a Reiki practitioner, I allow the energy to flow through me to you - sorta like when you are drinking a cold beverage through a straw. The Reiki is the beverage and I am the straw. You draw the energy through me to you. Making you and your own will to heal, the healer.
How to prepare
Grab your pen and journal.
Pick a spot where you can lie down flat like the floor, yoga mat, couch or bed.
Come as you are! Dress comfortably and have an extra blanket nearby. I recommend using an eye pillow, eye mask or a scarf to cover your eyes and help bring your attention deep into the experience. You can have your lights soft or light a candle to help ease into the experience.
You can bring any items next to you that you feel will support you during our session. Supportive items can include your favorite crystals or essential oils. A soft stuffed animal to cuddle with post breathwork or a pillow. Have water accessible to you post breathwork.
Additional Details
This is a virtual event. You will receive an email with a Zoom link 2 hours before the event begins.
Event begins at 7:00 pm CST. Click here to convert to your timezone.