Raquel Genioli

20/10/2024

In sound healing, we use specific frequencies that resonate with the body’s cells, to restore balance. These vibrations affect brainwave activity, guiding you into a meditative, restful state. It’s like a massage for your mind and body!
When you experience a sound bath, the sound waves pass through your body, breaking up blockages in your energy system and promoting a state of harmony.

✨ The healing power of sound:

✨ Reduces Stress & Anxiety: The soothing vibrations of sound healing help lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), leaving you feeling calmer and more centered.
✨ Improves Sleep: Sound healing shifts your brain into slower wave states like alpha and theta, which are associated with deep relaxation and early sleep stages. This helps calm racing thoughts and release tension.
✨ Boosts Mental Clarity: By inducing a meditative state, sound healing helps clear mental fog, improve focus, and promote emotional balance.
✨ Balances Emotions: Sound healing calms the mind and body, creating space for emotional release and healing. It helps process and let go of stored feelings, promoting emotional balance, resilience, and inner peace.

Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply rebalance, sound healing offers a holistic approach to wellness.

Join the next event and experience this powerful practice for yourself and feel the transformative effects on your mind, body, and spirit!

📆 01.11.24 - Friday
⏱ 7pm to 8:15pm
📍 MVMT Studio - Manly

Link in Bio

01/07/2024

✨ Do you know what is self-regulation?
It's our amazing ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and actions effectively.

🌬️ And, one powerful tool for mastering self-regulation is conscious breathing.
Your breath is not just inhale and exhale. It's an essential pathway to regulate your emotions. By tuning into your breath, you can calm your mind, center your emotions, and regain control over your actions.

👉 Try this when you feel you need to calm down in any circumstances: Inhale for 4 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds for 2 to 5 minutes. This simple technique helps to regulate your nervous system, promoting relaxation and inner balance.

👉 My tip: Make little pauses during your day to breathe mindfully. Simply slow down the pace of your breath for 1 or 2 minutes (or more if you can).

Mindful breathing helps us to go through life's challenges with more tranquility and resilience.

How do you integrate conscious breathing into your daily routine?
Share your experiences with me in the comments! 🌿💫

05/06/2024

At this epic event, Raquel and Ana join forces to spread the love for all things healthy!

Raquel brings the zen vibes with her popular Stretch & Breathe Class, while Ana whips up mouthwatering healthy treats for an after class morning tea.

It will be a morning to nourish body, mind and soul!

In the Stretch & Breathe Class with Raquel, you will be guided through practices such as gentle stretches, mindful movement, and breathing exercises, to reconnect with your body and relax your mind.

After the class, Ana from Oceana Healthy Food will be providing beautiful and delicious snacks for our morning tea and we are going to have some time to meet each other, share our experiences and make some new connections.

Give yourself the opportunity to take some time for self-care and wellbeing. You deserve it!

TICKETS can also be bought via bank transfer. Please, contact Raquel for more information.

WHEN: Sunday 23 June 2024
TIME: 9:15AM to 12:00PM
WHERE: Freshwater Wellness Centre

Hope to see you there!!

Raquel & Ana

08/05/2024

Needing some time off, to disconnect from the outside world to relax body & mind?Stretch & Breathe is the perfect session for those who need a break from a busy routine to reset and restore.

Group sessions are happening monthly and private sessions are now available too. Book you session via DM or contact me via Whatsapp or email.

Next Group Session:
📆 31 May - 7:30 to 9pm
📍Freshwater Wellness Centre

Hope to see you there! 🌿✨

Raquel

06/05/2024

Brazil needs help 🙏🏻 the Estate of Rio Grande do Sul is under water, literally. There are 300 cities in the Estate affected, and about 50.000 people affected. They lost their houses, and some lost their lives.
If you can donate or share, any amount is much appreciated. They need the basics to survive, shelter and food.
Thank you❤️

Brazilian Floods Emergency Support : Make a donation today to support Brazilian Floods Emergency Support

03/05/2024

May Class is Coming Soon!
Stay tuned, the next date for Stretch & Breathe will be announced in the next few days!
Let's release stress, clear the mind and unwind in a relaxing class that will help you to get out of your busy mind and relax.

Who is ready? Let me know in the comments typing I AM READY!

Also, make sure you put your name on the waitlist so you are the first one to know!

Link is in my bio.

Any questions please let me know!

Hope to see you soon!

Raquel xx

02/05/2024

Wellness is built on strong pillars that support our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Exercise fuels our bodies, nutrition nourishes our cells, rest rejuvenates our minds, and mental health shapes our outlook on life. When we honor each of these pillars, we create a solid foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Let's prioritize self-care in all its forms, embracing the journey towards holistic wellness.
Remember, it's the small daily choices that lead to lasting change.

If you would like to make some positive changes in your life, I might be able to help :)

Reach out via DM or Whatsapp and I will be more than happy to help you.

16/04/2024

Here is everything you need to know about my Stretch & Breathe class!

👉 What to expect:
A calming environment where you will be guided into a meditative experience that combines stretching, mobility, mindful movement and breathing to reset and restore body and mind.

👉 Is it for me?
This class is for you if you:
- are experiencing fatigue and tension
- are experiencing stress and/or anxiety
- are experiencing pain and stiffness in the body
- need some time to nurture body and mind
- need to recover from workouts
- need to take some self care time

👉 Benefits of Stretch & Breathe:

- calmer mind
- decreased tension in the body
- improvement in range of motion
- autonomic nervous system balance
- decrease in stress and anxiety levels
- relaxed body and mind
- improved sleep
- learn tools to use in your daily life
- nourishment
- and many more

This class is the perfect chance to detach from external pressures, slow down your busy mind and connect with your body to release tension, stretch, relax and unwind.

Don't miss out!

📆 19.04 - Friday
⏱ 7:30PM - 8:45PM
📍 Dee Why

Booking via link in my bio.

Hope to see you there!

Big love ❤

Raquel

09/04/2024

I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful people who attended my first Stretch & Breathe class! Your support and presence mean the world to me.
The April session is just around the corner - make sure to secure your spot and join me next week for another evening of relaxation and connection with yourself.

19th April - Friday
7:30PM to 8:45PM

At HUM Studio Dee Why

See you there!

Raquel xx

06/03/2024

Calling all women to join me for a special free online class dedicated to self-care and connection. This Women's Day I will be offering a free relaxing and rejuvenation class with meditation, mindful movement and breathing and would love to see you there!

Let's come together in a safe space to nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits, and give ourselves priority! 🌻

Hope to see you all!

Link to register in my Bio.

With love,

Raquel

27/01/2024

🌿 Tire um tempo para relaxar. Inspire, expire. 🌿

Neste mundo agitado em que vivemos, é fácil se perder no meio de tantas responsabilidades e compromissos. Por isso, é fundamental reservar um momento do dia para cuidar de nós mesmos e recarregar as energias.

Hoje, quero te convidar a praticar uma pausa consciente. Feche os olhos, respire profundamente e sinta o ar preenchendo seus pulmões. Deixe que a tensão vá embora a cada expiração. Permita-se relaxar, renovar e encontrar o equilíbrio.

A respiração é uma ferramenta poderosa para acalmar a mente e aliviar o estresse. Quando nos conectamos com o nosso ritmo respiratório, somos capazes de diminuir a ansiedade, aumentar a concentração e promover um bem-estar geral.

Então, tire um momento agora mesmo. Inspire, expire. Deixe que o peso do dia se dissipe a cada expiração e dê lugar a uma sensação de serenidade.

Não se esqueça de que você merece esse tempo para relaxar e cuidar de si mesmo. Lembre-se de que, ao encontrar a paz interior, somos capazes de enfrentar os desafios do dia a dia com mais clareza e serenidade.

Inspire, expire!

Se você quer aprender mais sobre técnicas de respiração que podem melhorar a sua saúde e ainda te ajudar a lidar melhor com situações cotidianas, venha participar do meu Workshop de Respiração Funcional.

Link na Bio.



[English]

🌿Take some time to relax. Inhale, exhale. 🌿

In this busy world we live in, it's easy to get lost in the midst of responsibilities and commitments. That's why it's essential to carve out a moment in the day to take care of ourselves and recharge our energies.

Today, I want to invite you to practice a conscious pause. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and feel the air filling your lungs. Let the tension melt away with each exhale. Allow yourself to relax, renew, and find balance.

Breathing is a powerful tool to calm the mind and relieve stress. When we connect with our breathing rhythm, we're able to reduce anxiety, increase concentration, and promote overall well-being.

So take a moment right now. Inhale, exhale. Let the weight of the day dissipate with each breath, making way for a sense of serenity.

Don't forget that you deserve this time to relax and take care of yourself. Remember that by finding inner peace, we're able to face the challenges of everyday life with clarity and serenity.

Inhale, exhale!

If you want to learn more about breathing techniques that can improve your health and help you better cope with everyday situations, stay tuned, my Functional Breathing Workshop - in English - will be coming soon!