Join Hawa Breathwork Facilitator Ash Sales for a full day Breathwork experience where you can explore an altered state of consciousness for self healing and self exploration.

When: Sunday 29 September

Time: 9am - 3pm

Where: Eastwood Hill Library 🍁

Investment: $150

Limited to 10 people to keep things intimate

All snacks, drinks and lunch provided.

Breakdown of the day

8.30 - 8.50: Arrival

9:00 - 9.45am: Welcome, Meditation, Briefing of the day & Intention circle

10:00 - 12.30pm: Breathwork

12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lunch

1.30 - 3:00pm: Sharing & Integration

Hawa Breathwork was developed by Andrea Anstiss, a transpersonal psychotherapist, who draws heavily on the practice of rebirthing and holotropic breathwork.

Holotropic breathwork is a powerful breathing technique created by Stanislov and Christina Grof in the 1970’s which induces deep states of altered consciousness to release blocked energy, trauma and emotions. It activates a state of mind similar to a psychedelic experience & allows you to access parts of your psyche & subconscious mind that can't be reached under ‘normal’ conditions.

Please read before joining:

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What happens in states of altered consciousness?

During altered states of consciousness our normal mental filters and barriers are lowered, allowing us to connect with our subconscious and access deeper levels of insight and understanding.

This can help us to identify and address the root causes or emotional imbalances within ourselves, and can also help us to tap into our own innate healing abilities.

We may be able to access memories or emotions that we have been repressed or buried, and by bringing these to the surface and processing them, we may be able to release them and heal from their effects.

During certain altered states we may also be able to experience a heightened sense of interconnectedness with the world around us, which can lead to profound insights and healing.

What might you experience as a breather?

👉 Sensory - The Breather may feel energy moving through different parts of his/her body, or become aware of areas that are numb or painful. The Inner Healer will direct the Breather to move/act to resolve these issues.

👉 Biographical domain - We may relive past events that happened any time between our births and the present moment.

👉 Perinatal - This includes anything that happened during conception, time in the womb and birth.

👉 Transpersonal - This is the realm where we experience being more than just our ‘skin-encapsulated egos’. In other words more than just our personal stories and our bodies. This may include experiences of talking to angels or deities, reliving past lives/ancestral memories, feeling ‘at one’ with nature or entire groups of people, or identifying with being a specific animal.

Who would benefit from this experience?

✨Those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional or psychological issues.

✨Those who are seeking spiritual growth, deeper insights into the nature of reality, or a greater sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.

✨Those who are interested in exploring altered states of consciousness, including mystical or transcendent experiences.

✨Those who are seeking to heal physical ailments, chronic pain, or other health issues.

✨Those who are interested in personal growth and self-discovery, and want to explore their inner selves more deeply.

While Hawa Breathwork is generally considered safe, it isn't for everyone.

Contraindications

Hawa Breathwork is a powerful healing modality and although usually a deeply relaxing and enjoyable process, it can result in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also sometimes intense physical and emotional release.

Please be aware that sessions can cause and are not limited to:

• Tingling
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Trembling, shaking or other physical sensations
• Emotional experiences
• Experience of energy moving through your body

As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated for anyone thinking of practicing Hawa Breathwork and it is crucial that you inform your breathwork practitioner (Ash) before the session if any of the following conditions are relevant to you. You can still join and we will guide you accordingly:

• Pregnancy first trimester
• Detached Retina or Glaucoma
• High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication
• Low Blood Pressure
• Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke
• Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen
• Uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes
• Asthma – if you are asthmatic, you are welcome to attend providing you bring your inhaler to the session
• Epilepsy
• Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.
• Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.
• Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.

If you have any questions, please contact Ash to see if this is right for you.