Breathe New Brunswick

03/10/2026

🌷Spring Equinox Somatic Breathwork🌷
🌻March 20th, 2026 ~ 7pm - 9:30pm🌻
with Alex Tabler

The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance when day and night meet, and the Earth begins to turn toward light again. We can feel the earth coming alive and the sun awakening inside us.

The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance when day and night meet the earth begins turning toward light again. We can feel the earth coming alive and the sun awakening inside us.

This workshop is an invitation to reconnect to balance as we step forward with ourselves, with each other, and with the rhythm of the season.

Together, we’ll explore movement to loosen and awaken the body, reflective dyad practice, and a short guided breath journey with visualization.

We’ll work with the elements as a guide:
Earth - connecting with the body
Air - the breath
Fire - intuition and inner guidance
Water - a simple ritual of release and renewal.

This will be a grounding and supportive space to reflect, move, breathe, and step into the new season with greater clarity and connection.

Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

7pm - 9:30pm
Yoga Studio
$45+tax ($51.75)

👇🏼 Click here for the direct booking link👇🏼
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/amana_yoga-vzaetj?k_class=936503&k_class_tab=69960

https://amanainstitute.ca/workshops/

02/22/2026

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Breathing is not only a respiratory function but also a fundamental biomechanical process that supports spinal stability and postural control. The diaphragm, abdominal wall, pelvic floor, and deep spinal stabilizers work together to create a pressure-regulating system that stabilizes the trunk. The illustration highlights how diaphragmatic breathing distributes pressure evenly throughout the abdominal cavity, forming a supportive internal cylinder.

During proper inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and descends, increasing intra-abdominal pressure. Instead of the abdomen pushing forward only, pressure expands in all directions — anteriorly, laterally, and posteriorly — creating 360-degree expansion. The pelvic floor responds by lengthening slightly, while the transverse abdominis and oblique muscles regulate the expansion. This balanced pressure supports the lumbar spine and reduces excessive reliance on passive structures like ligaments and discs.

From a biomechanical standpoint, intra-abdominal pressure functions like an internal brace for the spine. When pressure is evenly distributed, it enhances trunk stiffness and stability without excessive muscular tension. This mechanism is crucial during lifting, walking, and athletic movements, as it improves force transfer between the upper and lower body while minimizing spinal strain.

The side-view illustration shows how pressure interacts with spinal alignment. With efficient diaphragmatic breathing, pressure supports the lumbar curve and maintains trunk integrity. In contrast, shallow chest breathing elevates the rib cage, limits diaphragm descent, and shifts stabilization demand to the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Over time, this inefficient pattern may contribute to neck tension, lumbar pain, and reduced core stability.

Poor pressure management can also overload the pelvic floor. If pressure is directed downward without coordinated muscular support, it may contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. Conversely, excessive abdominal gripping without diaphragm coordination can increase spinal compression and restrict breathing efficiency.

Restoring optimal breathing mechanics involves retraining diaphragmatic function, improving rib cage mobility, and strengthening deep core musculature. When the diaphragm, abdominal wall, and pelvic floor coordinate effectively, the body gains a stable foundation for posture, movement, and injury prevention.

Efficient breathing creates a stable yet adaptable trunk, enhances movement efficiency, and supports long-term spinal health — demonstrating that proper respiration is essential not only for oxygen exchange but also for biomechanical integrity.

02/08/2026

If you’ve never thought about your birth story before, I invite you to consider it as one of the earliest patterns you may carry in your life.

Sometimes the way we meet pressure, change, or uncertainty has roots much earlier than we realize. Learning about your mother’s pregnancy, your birth, and those first weeks/months of life can offer surprising insight into how you respond to stress, connection, and transition.

Some people notice that when life feels intense, it can feel like something is ending or falling apart — but at times it may also be a kind of inner “birthing,” where old patterns are being seen and something new is trying to emerge.

If this resonates and you feel your birth story may be connected to areas where you feel stuck or struggling, it’s something we can gently explore together.

If you’re curious to learn more, you can also explore the work of Stanislav Grof, who wrote about these themes, or watch the documentary In Utero, which offers a powerful look at early development and how our earliest experiences can shape us.

01/29/2026

01/12/2026

Pisces in Saturn 2023 - 2026
Pisces in eclipse nodes 2024-2026
Pisces in Neptune 2011 - 2026

It’s all wrapping up this year, if you have any Pisces placements you are feeling it somewhere in your life - for sure!!!

What house, what planets are in it anything opposing it? Whew, it’s been a solid few years, and saturn and eclipses don’t play.

What were your themes? What changes have had to happen wheter it was a calling (being pulled) or a pushing (getting hit upside the head) - we were asked to learn here - are you listeneing?

So much love on this journey 💛🫂✨

01/04/2026

Oh My Soul & Journey is made up of many incredible souls who together create a safe, welcoming space to walk your journey.

We are grateful to introduce Alex Tabler, the face behind Breathe New Brunswick | Peacefully Rewilding, and a beautiful part of our OMSJ community.

Join Alex:
Sunday January 4th at 2:00 for Reflection Circle.
Monday January 5th at 7:00 for Breathwork
Monday January 19th at 7:00 for Breathwork.

What I Offer

I offer Numa Somatic Breathwork — a simple yet powerful practice of conscious connected breathing that opens us to the wisdom of the body, heart, and spirit.
In our sessions, I hold a safe, heart-centered space where you can release, soften, and meet yourself in new ways, allowing integration and insight to naturally arise.
Each session is an invitation to connect and feel what’s ready to move — a place where every part of you is welcome. My hope is that you leave not only lighter, but also more curious — opening a doorway to deeper self-exploration.
More offerings are coming soon to Oh My Soul & Journey.

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3 Fun Things About Me

🌙 Astro-Geek at Heart
I love diving into astrology and will (sometimes annoyingly, but lovingly) use it to explain why things might be unfolding as they are. I also enjoy weaving in other systems of understanding — Tarot, Human Design, Gene Keys, and Ayurveda — to illuminate different perspectives of the self.

🎶 Voice of an Om
I can Om like nobody’s business (seriously).

🌿 Lover of Aliveness & Mystery
I light up when I’m dancing, singing, expressing, admiring the beauty of nature, or exploring the deeper meaning of life and existence itself.

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My Journey to Oh My Soul & Journey

When I first moved to New Brunswick in 2022, I deeply missed my Buddhist, breathwork, and yoga communities. I was searching for a space to reconnect — and the only place that resonated was Oh My Soul & Journey.
Since then, I’ve been supported and inspired not only by Tabatha and Barb, but also by the incredible people who gather and share in this journey. To me, OMSJ is a truly supportive community where heart-centered connection and soulful exploration thrive.

Follow Me:
Facebook: Breathe New Brunswick
Instagram: .tabler

11/17/2025

From Nov 25–Dec 10, communities around the world honour 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Hestia House provides safety, housing, and support for women, children, and gender-diverse people in the Saint John area — helping rebuild lives after violence.

To support this work, they’re hosting an online auction, with all proceeds going directly toward their vital programs.

✨ I’ve donated a Friends Night In — your choice of either an at-home Breathwork Journey or a Women’s Circle for up to six friends.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/purple-lights-auction--2025

Breathwork Journey: is a guided experience using conscious connected breath to release tension, deepen awareness, and open space for insight and renewal.
OR
Women’s Circle: is a heart-centered evening of reflection, sharing, and gentle practices that invite grounding, presence, and authentic connection with one another.

Bid generously — every contribution helps create safety, healing, and hope in our community.

11/15/2025

💜 Purple Lights Campaign: Purple Lights Online Auction 💜

The annual Hestia House Purple Lights Online Auction is live, from November 15 – December 15, 2025

🎁 Explore great gift items for loved ones at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/purple-lights-auction--2025

Sneak Peek (swipe left for photos)
▪️ Gift Certificate: An Evening of Connection (for up to 6)
▪️ Toy sets galore for every interest:
💖 Fun, Fashion & Creativity Gift Set
🍼 Baby’s First Discovery Set (3+ months)
🧱 Little Builder’s Playtime Pack

Hope Spreads. Each bid is an act of kindness, inspired by the desire to give joy to loved ones and to share hope with women choosing safety and building a better future.

⭐ Our heartfelt thanks to Breathe New Brunswick for donating a beautiful wellness experience to our Purple Lights Online Auction. Your support shines brightly, nurturing healing, wellness, and safety for women.

✨ This year, we’ve moved to Zeffy.com, a Canadian-owned fundraising platform that ensures every dollar raised goes directly to Hestia House with no transaction fees or hidden costs.

11/12/2025

Across the world, people are gathering to release what words can’t hold by coming together in parks, fields, and by the ocean to simply scream. It’s a moment of collective catharsis in a time of deep polarity, overwhelm, and change.

This short gathering will begin with grounding and breath, followed by a shared release - a collective scream or sound offered to the ocean. There’s no right way to do it; your sound might be loud or soft, a yell or a sigh.

We can’t fix everything at once, but we can remember we’re not alone in how it all feels. Let’s send our voices into the wind and water - as release, as prayer, as reminder: we are still here, together.

I'm curious, are you?

Send a message to learn more

09/28/2025

🧠 Breathwork induces psychedelic brain states—without drugs

A groundbreaking new study has shown that music-driven, high-intensity breathwork can trigger psychedelic-like states naturally, offering a safe alternative for emotional healing and mental well-being.

Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School used advanced neuroimaging to study participants practicing high ventilation breathwork (HVB). The scans revealed decreased blood flow in brain regions tied to bodily awareness, while activity surged in the amygdala and hippocampus—areas linked to emotional processing and memory.

The result? Participants reported feelings of bliss, unity, and fear reduction—experiences remarkably similar to those induced by psychedelic substances like psilocybin. Scientists described this effect as “oceanic boundlessness”—a state of deep connection, euphoria, and spiritual insight.

Unlike psychedelics, however, breathwork carries no legal restrictions or chemical risks, making it a highly accessible tool for managing depression, anxiety, and trauma. While more research is needed—especially to understand the role of music—the findings highlight how simple shifts in breath can unlock profound states of consciousness hidden within the human brain.

Source: PLOS ONE (Aug 27, 2025) – “Neurobiological substrates of altered states of consciousness induced by high ventilation breathwork accompanied by music” by Amy Amla Kartar et al.

08/23/2025

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07/29/2025

We’re bringing together art and wellness in a special collaboration with Alex Tabler, Breathe New Brunswick and Artist Abi Reinhart. Designed as a private group experience for our friends at Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency

❤️ grateful for connections with community-minded partners who share our passion for meaningful experiences ❤️