Mary OLoan 

• you want accept more autonomy over your biological processes

• you wish to accept your role as a creator in the world

• you want to connect and make space for who you truly are and integrate that

• you long to feel how spirit moves through the body and acquaint with your inner archives

• you’re ready learn how to digest ‘big’ emotions and respect your body’s physiological cues

• you’re ready to harness the biological mechanics of conscious and effective change

• you want to feel alive again

  Throughout this durational practice we are reminded of our innate capacity to shift and transform. This sudden sense of remembrance may result in waves of joy, a sense of confidence,  resource and peace.
  
  Throughout the practice we are welcomed on journey that through breath in motion explores our internal psyche and soma, liberating fluid to move through the fascia freely supporting full bodied health and regeneration.

Breath connection in itself generates a profound sense of presence, safety, resource and belonging.

When we engage with the cyclical conscious connected breath consistently we can activate THETA and GAMMA healing states, creating space for revelatory healing and processing work.

We increase our capacity to feel and process big emotions in real time.

Central to all expression is Breath itself.

Comprehensive use of the full body as an instrument of the breath, returns an authentic ease of expression.

The antidote to depression is expression.

This work reminds us who we truly are and liberate us to act act accordingly.

Working with Mary you learn with fluidity to ride edges with ease, feeling resourced and witnessed on your journey of transformation and reclamation

Want to get geeky?

MORE SCIENCE…

As well as regulating our hormonal cycles, our sexual health, our nervous system, our blood pressure, improving our digestion, this work can increasing our capacity for conscious pleasure and connection by reawakening the senses

70% of toxins are expelled through the lungs, the other 30% being our bladder, kidneys and bowels. When we don't breathe properly we over burden our other systems causing a large plethora of ‘dis-ease’. Through this work our bodies are cleansed and restored to their optimal functional state.

Through activation we edge the sympathetic nervous system allowing our fluid and adaptive response to COMPLETE emotional or mental loops ending in break throughs, relief and epiphanies that are often unmistakably CLEAR and inspiring.

The primary route to all mastery is in our connection to the breath.

Oxygenating in this way has been known to awaken dormant DNA recovering unrealised skills and potential.

In a matrix that’s constantly chipping away at our anatomical sovereignty ev even as it crumbles - This is an antidotal reclamation of power of consciousness, of home.

Any individual ready to engage with

- conscious change & regeneration

- radical liberation

- activation

- increasing their capacity to feel and process big things in real time

- authentic expression

- intimacy and their relationship to the subtle realms

the list goes on but the shorter answer is - who is it NOT for?

*Whilst I invite anyone who feels drawn to the physical practice and/or ceremonial space to come; the classic CCB pattern may not suitable for you. In this case we would work with an alternate breathing pattern tailored to your needs.

Whilst Mary works with a pendulation and titration method which encourages you to find your own edges in your own unique space and time it is important you carry out essential research with your Health Care Practitioner relative to you and inform Mary of ANY contraindications or hesitations you have well before ceremony begins.

Merging the breaths cycles with an active inhale and passive exhale over time can result in specific physiological changes in the body and temporarily alter your state of consciousness (like dreaming). As a precaution, the following conditions are CONTRAINDICATED- that means - they are subject for consideration

DETACHED RETINA OR GLAUCOMA

Increasing the rate of breathing can cause pressure in the head and neck. It’s advised against practising CCB for those a detached retina or glaucoma.

ASTHMA

The potential risks of CCB for people with Asthma are complex and debated. While some sources cite it as contraindicated, others present it as a possibility with considerations and modifications. In many instances, if the asthma is manageable and you have your inhaler with you, the session can be completed safely and may even be beneficial for your asthma. It is up to you to get approval from your medical provider and ensure facilitator is aware of your condition.

*top tip for asthma - STAY HYDRATED

DIAGNOSED BRAIN OR ABDOMEN ANEURYSM

If there has been any damage to the brain and abdomen, increasing pressure within the blood vessels can be very dangerous. CCB is not advised.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE OR EXISTING HEART CONDITIONS

Deep and rapid breathing leads to a rise in heart rate and blood pressure, which can be dangerous for individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular issues. Their hearts may not be able to withstand the extra workload. Any hyperventilation can cause a decrease in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood, which can in turn impair the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. The sustained elevated blood pressure can put additional strain on the walls of the arteries and increase risk of Angina.

Please inform your ceremonialist or facilitator if you have a History of Stroke or Heart Attack

EPILEPSY

The autonomic nervous system regulates body functions like breathing. Seizures can disrupt this system. Bracing patterns of seizures can be triggered with CCB which may cause another seizure. Clients must consult their primary care physician or have a deep understanding of their body before they engage with CCB.

DIAGNOSED BIPOLAR OR SCHIZOPHRENIA

CCB may change in blood pH and brain chemistry. Activation without experience managing activated states can be overwhelming. These participants may need more secular support in the integration of their experience.

UNCONTROLLED DIABETES OR THYROID CONDITIONS

Diaphragmatic breathing can effect blood sugar levels. If a participant has uncontrolled blood sugar levels, it is uncertain how the breathwork would effect them. We recommend the each client consults their Primary Care Physician before doing any CCB to resource their experience appropriately.

UNCONTROLLED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Fast breathing activates the sympathetic nervous system, which increases heart rate, increasing overall blood pressure. The same is true for the opposite. Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system which decreases the heart rate and dilates blood vessels, reducing your overall blood pressure. Those with high blood pressure are advised to consult with their primary care physician before practicing CCB or worth an experienced practitioner to offer a breathing pattern suitable for them

*top tip - avoid extreme hyperventilation and breathholds - edge gently

EXTREME UNCONTROLLED LOW BLOOD PRESSURE Orthostatic Hypotension

Upon standing after lying down, individuals with low blood pressure can experience a sudden drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). This can be exacerbated by the rapid changes in body position during Breathwork, potentially leading to falls or injuries (which can be circumvented).
Mary will ALWAYS guide clients back to a regulated and embodied state before ending the practice - each client will always be invited to take all the space, time and care they need before returning to any upright position

PANIC DISORDER AND RECENT PANIC ATTATCKS

Recent Panic Attacks are sometimes regarded as contraindications for Breathwork depending on who you ask. However, it is crucial to emphasise that, in most cases, with the approval of a medical professional and the guidance of a skilled Breathwork Facilitator, Breathwork can prove highly beneficial for individuals who experience panic attacks.

PREGNANCY

During the practice of CCB, the breather can become hypocapnic. This means the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in their lungs becomes very low. While pregnant, CO2 levels are already low & lung capacity reduced.

While breathwork can be a beautiful tool during pregnancy I advise gentle edging using the nose breath and sound on the exhale.

If you are interested in breathwork in the context of birthing or rebirthing please ask Mary her work on Rebirthing and the Perinatal Matrices to support your understanding.

RECENT SURGERY OR INTENSE PHYSICAL INJURY

Exacerbated Pain: Physical movements or intense emotional releases experienced during Breathwork may put strain on healing tissues and exacerbate existing pain without adequate care and consideration.

Risk of Internal Bleeding: For individuals with recent surgery or internal injuries, the sometimes forceful movements biproctucting emotional processing that occur in breathwork could put them at risk of internal bleeding. Care and consideration with each breath is key.

Emotional intensity: Breathwork can bring big emotional processes to the surfaces to be expressed. These emotions can be overwhelming for someone still recovering from surgery or an injury, potentially hindering or disturbing the healing process already in motion.

Dissociation: Merging the breath-cycles with too much force can lead to dissociation, where individuals disconnect from their physical and emotional experiences. Many people habitually dissociate from highly charged experiences as a coping mechanism. While breathwork can be a powerful tool for reclaiming embodied presence and emotional processing in highly charged scenarios this takes attunement and is a skill developed overtime. The prospect of disassociation could be detrimental for individuals already dealing with the shock and stress of recent surgery or injury.

An alternate breathing pattern and approach would be more appropriate.

Recommendations

While generally safe for healthy individuals, Breathwork can have unpredictable outcomes, especially for individuals in delicate physical and emotional states. Prior to engaging in Breathwork, it is crucial to consider your resources.

• Are you under any current threat or danger that is unmanageable?

• Do you have a stable life style and support network suitable for when you are navigating tender moments that require more spaciousness, time or consideration

• Do you have people in your life that you can trust to respect your integrative journey and stand beside you process things eg. therapists, mentors, family, partner, friends or community?

• Have you consulted with a doctor to ensure clearance for strenuous activity based on the specific nature and recovery timeline of any condition, surgery or injury?

If ANY contraindications apply to you or you think you may need additional support - please be reminded that it is is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to let you ceremonialist know, this way they can manage their capacity to support you accordingly!

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• you are encouraged to choose your facilitator wisely, it is not only important that your facilitator has the capacity to hold you but your facilitator should be equipped with the tools you need to integrate and process your experience effectively.

Sessions are typically between 30 to 120 minutes in length

They’re underscored by a carefully tailored soundscape

Guidance is delivered verbally by the facilitator from start to finish.

Throughout the journey you are engaged deep and conscious connected breath pattern.

Maintaining this breath pattern duration-ally can be difficult on your own. As a result, sessions whether group or private are done with a facilitator.

They are there to coach you on the technique, support your optimal connection through specific and relative instruction and hold space for the journey that unfolds. They bare conscious witness to your process.

For private 1-1 sessions Mary will facilitate you on your chosen modality and provide consultation sessions that support integration

Just as the quality of each breath affects how we feel, perceive and respond the world around us, alternative breathing patterns practiced over a period of time can lead to deep and transformational journeys that allow us perceive the world in way we’d forgotten or perhaps had never seen before.

Many breathers report having visionary experiences and journeys which feel psychedelic in nature and just as dreaming is, this is a natural part of the human experience.

Mary’s trauma informed facilitation is contextualised through rebirthing and the holotropic and is shamanic in nature.

It’s common to hear breathers equate their Breathwork experiences with psychedelic plant medicines.

Some of the most, commonly reported benefits associated with Breathwork that parallel plant medicine exactly, include:

• Transpersonal experiences *

• Physical and emotional healing


• A profound sense of “oneness with the universe”, an all encompassing sense of belonging

• Expansive joy, self love and compassion 


• Connection with the divine

• Life-changing breakthroughs


• Psychokeneisis

• Remembrance

• Spiritual awakening


• Extra Sensory Perception

  - the tangible activation of ones dormant senses unlocking the ability to see, feel, hear, sense, perceive and respond to the world in a new, more full and fluid way.

• Ego death and rebirth experiences

• Deep acceptance, love and forgiveness

Because of these shared effects and experiences, some believe the psychedelic chemical DMT is naturally released in the brain during a Breathwork session.

Getting to the bottom of this is difficult as there have not been any direct studies on this potential correlation and researchers are only beginning to understand DMT and its role in the human body.

Referenced below are my favourite researchers on the subject.

What is DMT?

(N, N-Dimethyltryptamine) = DMT

It’s a hallucinogenic tryptamine chemical that belongs to a class of psychedelics including LSD and psilocybin.

DMT is most well-known as a naturally occurring psychoactive ingredient in the plant-medicine Ayahuasca, members of the Acacia species, however, it is abundant in nature. Hundreds, if not thousands, of plant species produce DMT in psychoactive doses. Even citrus fruit rinds contain some DMT. It’s found in numerous plants and animals, and even in our own bodies. It’s the only psychedelic substance known to occur naturally in the human body and studies have detected DMT in brain, human blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

Considered the most powerful-known psychedelic on earth, the ingestion of DMT can lead to intense psychedelic and mystical experiences. DMT also simulates the *NDE wherein people ‘transcend their bodies’ or enter another realm, and because of this, University of New Mexico researcher, Rick Strassman, M.D. coined DMT as the “spirit molecule.”

Some people (like me) were born with an exceptional amount of DMT in the brain already and have been navigating complex transpersonal waters as human beings regularly throughout their life and journey, others have the chemical compound flood the system following near death experience, ‘spiritual emergencies’, crisis, trauma, a ‘Kundalini awakening’, ‘cervical orgasms’, an embodied connection or even a ‘look in the eyes of a ancient soulmate’.

Strassman states that

“DMT facilitates the soul’s movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences”, as well as the highest states of meditation.

Research suggests DMT may also play an integral role in deep REM sleep and dreaming, as well as the evolution of human consciousness.

”We are seeing an emergence of a new image of the psyche, and with it an extra-ordinary world view that combines breakthroughs at the cutting edge of science with the wisdom of the most ancient societies” - Grof, The Holotropic Mind, 1993

Holotropic Breathwork is one of the original two branches of modern Breathwork, created in the 1960s by the LSD-facilitated therapy researcher Stanislav Grof. LSD is a potent psychedelic and as mentioned above part of the same family of chemicals as DMT; and when it became illegal Grof developed his conscious, connected Breathwork technique to achieve psychedelic-like states without using psychedelic drugs.

I wasn’t introduced to Stanislav Grof’s book ‘The Holotropic Mind, 1993’ until 2021. It was one of the extras on Alchemy of Breath’s facilitator training reading list. Following decades of research in the world of psychology, physiology, art, science, philosophy and history searching for a concrete map or reference point for the way in which I as experiencing the world, reading this book brought me to tears with a profound sense of validation.It was Stanislav Grof’s book ‘The Holotropic Mind’ that back boned my mission with science, case studies and classifications facilitating my already deep dive into service and the creation of containers that support transpersonal wellbeing and the collective understanding of a more conscious collective creed.

“Up to now, Newtonian science has been responsible for creating a very limited view of human beings and their potentials. For over 200 years the Newtonian perspective has dictated the criteria for what is an acceptable or unacceptable experience of reality.

Accordingly, a “normally functioning” person is one who is capable of accurately mirroring back the objective external world that Newtonian science describes.

Within that perspective, our mental functions are limited to taking in information from our sensory organs, storing it in out “mental computer banks” and then perhaps recombining sensory data create something new . Any significant departure from this perception of “objective reality” which is actually a consensus reality - or what the general population believes to be true would have to be dismissed as the product of an overactive imagination or mental disorder.

Modern consciousness research indicates an urgent need to drastically revise and expand this limited view of the nature and dimensions of the human psyche… Even if though these new findings are incompatible with newtonian science, they are fully congruent with revolutionary developments in modern physics and other scientific disciplines. All of these new insights are profoundly transforming the Newtonian world vision that we once took for granted. There is emerging an exciting new vision of the cosmos and human nature that has far reaching implications for our lives on an individual as well a collective scale” - Grof, The Holotropic Mind 1993

How DMT is Produced in the Human Body

In the mid 1990’s Dr. Strassman conducted experiments on DMT and came to the conclusion that it is the pineal gland that makes and secretes it. The pineal gland is a small organ located deep in the center of the brain that has been shrouded in mystery since it’s discovery and is referred to by some as “the seat of the soul,” or the “third eye.” Although many people still believe DMT is produced only in the pineal gland, a 2019 study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed otherwise. According to this study, there are brain neurons that contain the two enzymes required to make DMT, and these neurons, not isolated to the pineal gland they are found in other parts of the brain that are important for higher-order brain functions.

DMT and Breathwork

Because Breathwork experiences and benefits so often parallel those of DMT and other psychedelic plant-medicines, and DMT is produced naturally in the brain, many people believe DMT is released during Breathwork. This has yet to be proven, and we still don’t know the exact mechanisms in which DMT is produced in the body or what causes it to be released. However, it has been proven that highly stressful situations can lead to a release of high quantities of DMT in the brain of rats, and this phenomenon may occur similarly in human brains.

Breathwork sessions change the ratio of carbon dioxide (C02) and oxygen in the body and increase pH, and these rapid changes may place a mild stress on the system. According to this, in theory, a Breathwork induced stress state may lead to the release of DMT.

Another potential way in which Breathwork may cause the natural release of DMT is through inducing mild hypoxia (reduced oxygen levels in tissues). Although breathing deeply and connected should in theory lead to increased oxygen levels, the rapid breathing and consequent increase in pH and reduction of C02 that occurs may cause blood vessels to narrow (vasoconstriction) which in turn could lead to decreased oxygen levels.

Studies have found DMT can protect human cells from death in low-oxygen environments, so it is possible the rapid changes in oxygen levels that occur in Breathwork may spur the release of DMT as a protective survival mechanism

Breathwork may cause the release of DMT by altering brainwaves and stimulating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

Gamma brainwaves are associated with states of deep meditation, heightened awareness, and higher brain functions.

Breathwork and other deeply meditative practices activate gamma waves and there is a direct correlation between gamma waves and DMT release, with one seeming to stimulate the other.

Preliminary research also suggests the breath is what controls the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and this fluid contains the highest amounts of DMT outside the brain. It’s possible that conscious, connected, breathing causes an increase of the distribution of DMT throughout the brain and body by stimulating the flow of this DMT-containing fluid.

While we don’t yet have any definitive answers with regards to DMT and Breathwork, what we do know is that the transformative and healing effects of breathwork are unsurpassed!

It’s a safe and natural way to to explore your edges, adventure into internal worlds and your systems', heal the body, shift stagnant energy and release what no longer serves you and it does ALL of this while empowering us to be our own healer’s.

I look forward to holding space for you to explore this in more depth

Le grá mór,

Mary

*The most in depth and comprehensive map of transpersonal awareness is in Stanislav Grof’s’, The Holotropic Mind. Grof’s substantial list of case studies gives voice to everything from journeys beyond Physical Boundaries, Time and Space, Planetary Consciousness, Ancestral Worlds, Karma and Reincarnation, The Energetic Phenomena of the Subtle Body, Archetypes and Journeys into Mythic Realities, Interdimensional visits and Parallel Universes to intuitive Deciphering of Universal Symbols, Experience of creator and cosmic consiousness, The Supracosmic and Metacosmic Void, Mediumistic experiences. Psychokeneisis, Death, Rebirth and much more…

‘Breathwork’ has rapidly sprouted into Health, Wellbeing and Psychedelic Science convention over the last five years.

On the ground of popular conversation, along with its growth has come confusion from the general public as to what exactly it is.

Some people jump to yogic breathing practices like Breath of Fire or Pranayama; or exercises they’ve been taught to reduce anxiety or induce sleep. These people aren’t wrong, however, ‘Breathwork’ without the space between breath and work is the official term used to describe Conscious, Connected Breathwork, or CCB.

Conscious Connected Breathwork, or CCB

is the practice that has seen a major boom in popularity in recent years. As the majority of the western world locked themselves up covering their nose and mouths, some of us took deeper breaths and journeyed inwards . All CCB variants stem from two major branches of modern Breathwork which were born in the 1960’s – Holotropic and Rebirthing. While the methods, environment, and tools used differ among CCB variants, they all share the technique of having no pause between the inhale and exhale.

Keeping the breath connected leads to non-ordinary states of consousness that can feel similar to psychedelic experiences.

CCB session is different for every person and no two sessions are the same. The breath is the guide, taking you exactly where you need to go for your most optimal healing and it does this in the most energy efficient way possible. When we activate the THETA healing state the body knows exactly what to do.

CCB sessions are typically between 30 to 120 minutes in length.

Throughout the journey you are engaged deep and conscious connected breath.

Maintaining this for such a long duration can be difficult on your own. As a result, you will find most CCB is done with a qualified facilitator

CCB is the type of Breathwork Mary trained in. Mary trained with the worlds leading Facilitator Training Programme - Alchemy of Breath from 2021-2022. Following her 8 month training Mary spent 10 weeks at Alchemy School of Healing Arts, Tuscany refining her own unique process, package and medicine. Mary has been renowned for facilitating deep transformational breathwork journeys weaving ritual and the language of light for groups, events, couples.

1-1 journeys come with long term support and tailored tools for integration.

“I have witnessed Mary’s progress as a student throughout our 400hr Breathwork Facilitator training programme which is rigorous and demands a quality of consistent introspection and authenticity. Mary has shown both an eagerness to receive guidance and a spark of initiative that is exceptional, along with the ability to both challenge and inspire a group into new ways of thinking and being. Mary initiated memorable ceremonies and co-created events as a breathwork facilitator for the community at ASHA, 2022… I feel that the legacy and the integrity of Alchemy is safe in her care.” - Anthony

Executive Board Member, Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, Founder, Alchemy of Breath, Alchemy School of Healing Arts

If you see an advertisement for a ‘Breathwork Journey,’ or a class that mentions, shamanic breathwork, transformational, transpersonal healing or altering your consciousness, then it is likely you will be engaging with the CCB pattern.

Some well-known variants of CCB include: Transformational Breathwork, Integrative Breathwork, Radiance Breathwork, Biodynamic Breathwork, The Wim Hof Method, Clarity Breathwork, Liberation Breathwork, Quantum Light Breath and Breath of Bliss.

Pranayama

Pranayama is a purifying practice used to to prepare for meditation. There are several types of pranayama, each with different intentions but they all originate from the ancient text – ‘The Yoga Sutras’.

Prana in Sanskrit is “life force energy” and Ayama refers to expansion, extension, regulation and control. Through controlling the breath, we control the mind and Prana is directed. It’s an ancient yogic breath practice.

Yoga and Tantra teachers sometimes refer to Pranayama breath practices as ‘Breathwork,’ however Pranayama is the most accurate term and calling it breathwork can create confusion.

If you see an advertisement for a “Yoga and Breathwork,” “Tantra and Breathwork,” or “Kundalini and Breathwork” class then it is most likely Pranayama and not the CCB that Mary is facilitating.

CCB and Pranayama come from a different lineage and they have different intentions.

Pranayama is less about a deep inner journey and process work and more about control. CCB is typically done lying down, with eyes closed, and yogic breath practices are often done sitting up, disciplined and straight.

Functional Breath Work

Functional breathing teachings and practices are also sometimes (frustratingly enough) referred to as breathwork, however the technique,goal, and outcome is very different from the Conscious Connected Breath process.

Functional breathwork is taught in order to help people learn how to breathe deeper or more effectively in their day to day lives. This is important as most of us have not breathed properly since infancy, and are failing to use the full capacity of our lungs. (See the Buteyko Method). This leads to alterations of CO2 and oxygen levels which can negatively affect every system in the body, and contribute to disease.

Learning how to breathe properly with functional breath work can not only provide you with better overall health, more energy and a greater sense of mental clarity, it can also help you sleep and digest food better, improve your body’s immune response, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Breath Work Practices or Exercises

General breath practices and exercises are also sometimes referred to as Breathwork and they do often involve manipulating the breath in in some shape or form order to alter your physical, mental, or emotional state. However the goals are generally to reduce anxiety or promote better sleep rather than opening space for deep process work.

These exercises can shake the cobwebs and clear the airways for you to show up for daily life and activities and they do not require a facilitator.

This endless array of breath practices with overlaps and mutual benefits is worthy of exploration!

There’s a breath for everything amongst stimulants, ego erradicators, cleansers, balancers, erotic erousers, sleepy sedators and psychedelic deep transformational journeyers.

Sign up to Navigating Alchemy Breathwork Fundamentals this Autumn to get to know all your favourite allies on a more intimate level. Seduce your self with this colourful array of state altering breathing tools.

Mary sets intentional space for movement based practice through which we explore our psych and soma with curiosity.

This space is structured with a framework that supports the intimate examination of your somatic journey through the body. With no corner left unturned.

This includes a warm up and cool down.

‘Somatic’ dance is sensing your internal experience and responding to the cues and signals from your body with curiosity and play. It isn't choreographed. It's prompted exploration.

This ritually held and guided durational practice creates space for revelations through the body psych and soma.

We touch a diverse range of practices tools acquired from her artist training such as Feldenkrais, 5Rhythms, Musicality, Viewpoints, African Dance, Yoga, Laban, Improv, Physical Theatre, Ecstatic Dance, Breathwork, Archetypal Embodiment, and Elemental Embodiment, forming a rich tapestry of techniques that enhance her creative expression with depth and nuance.

Her intentional soundscapes offer a transpersonal and experiential ‘totality’ to her more ceremonial spaces. Her profound understanding of the science of sound alchemy on the body make kinaesthetic empathy and archetypal play a key feature in this joyous and satisfying journey of exploration.

Lean into full and organic authentic expression for the purpose of healing and reclamation letting go of anything less than liberty!

Leave restored, your radiance oozing through your pores.

From where you are, Mary works with you 1-1 to lay firm foundations for elevating your breathing experience, alchemic practice and sense of resource.

Relative to your lifestyle and relationship to the breath, we’ll uncover a language for deep connection and safety, considering your personal boundary system, felt sense connection, response patterning, cycles and constellations.

Together a space is woven to resource rapid growth and development in a way that is tailored to your needs

The Actor’s Breath

In rehearsal and performance we are operating at a high stake arousal states under imaginary circumstances.

The physical and emotional body does not know the difference between what is real and what isn’t.

Adequate regulation, reset and ritual support is essential for the Actors well being and creative process work.

Mary has devised one of a kind training ‘ The Actors Breath’ to educate actors, directors and producers on the practical nuances of a mindful and alchemic transformation process based on guess what? The alchemy of breath…

This includes:

Creating the Container

Nervous System Regulation

The Vagus Nerve

Endocrine Awareness

Breathwork Journeys and Process work

Transpersonal Experiences

Orientation

TRE, Trauma Cycles and Completion

Roles and responsibilities

Aftercare

Autonomy in Symbiosis - A contract

-Somatic Experiencing and the Felt Sense

-Boundaries, Consent and Breath Connection

-Conscious Touch

- R&D

-Integration

These workshops are available for purchase for any school, industry organisation, event or festival recognised by Equity throughout the UK, Europe and Ireland.

They support us in leading dynamic and healthy careers and lifestyles with somatic awareness, discernment andconfidence in roles and responsibilities within the industry.