Shift Breathwork Collective

10/30/2025

Looking for an easy way to reduce stress & support deeper sleep?

4-7-8 breath is a beneficial technique that helps regulate the nervous system, ease stress & prepare the body for rest.

If using it for sleep, lie down comfortably. Otherwise, sit upright with your back straight.

🌿Begin by parting your lips & exhaling any air in your lungs.

🌿Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind your upper front teeth.

🌿Close your mouth & inhale quietly through your nose for a count of 4.

🌿Hold for a count of 7. Soften your body.

🌿Exhale through your mouth with a gentle whoosh for a count of 8.

Start with 4 cycles & work your way up to 8 as your practice deepens.

For best results, include this in your daily self-care routine once or twice a day—or whenever you need a reset.
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This rhythm signals to your nervous system that it’s safe & allows your body to return to balance.🌿💫

I invite you to pause & take a moment for yourself now— breathe & let your breath bring you back into presence.

Your body & mind will thank you! 🌿✨

💬 I’d love to know, if you take a moment to honour yourself with a few breathes, what difference do you notice? ✨⬇️

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10/29/2025

What story are you writing for yourself? Is it one of limitation & fear — or possibility & faith?

Every thought we repeat is a signal to our brain — strengthening certain neural pathways & shaping what we begin to notice, believe, & embody.

Our mind doesn’t know the difference between what’s real or imagined — the neural pathways light up the same. Our brain responds to repetition, emotion & belief.

So what if we began telling a story of strength, expansion, success, confidence & faith —as a truth we’re ready to embody?

Because what we choose to focus on & repeatedly think or feel something empowering, it reinforces the neural pathways that shape our reality — shifting our internal dialogue from limitation to expansion. 🌿

This is how we step into the possibility of all that we can be — by writing a new empowering story, visualizing & embodying it with aligned action.

Change your story, change your life. 🌿✨

💬 What new story are you ready to embody? Share it to claim it!🌿⬇️

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10/28/2025

Grief invites us into the depths of what it means to be human.

It asks us to sit in the space between holding on & letting go.

It reshapes who we are — how we see & move through the world, how we breathe.

Some moments feel like time has stopped, & others that life keeps moving while we can barely take a step.

It can blindside us — we’re fine one moment & the next overcome with waves of emotion.

We move through the stages— denial, anger, bargaining, depression, & acceptance — it may not be linear & there is no timeline for healing.

They may repeat or blur together, grief compounded by regret, guilt, or shame.

The 1sts, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays & special events, can feel especially tender.

I once heard grief described as a stone in our pocket: we always carry it & feel it there, but over time, the weight becomes lighter, as we grow stronger.💛

When we lose someone or something— whether through death, the end of a relationship, the loss of a beloved pet, or even the loss of a dream or a sense of identity — it’s not just in the mind.

Grief lives in the body.

The ache in the chest, the lump in the throat, the pit in your stomach, the weight that never seems to lift — these are all ways the body holds what the heart can’t yet release.

When emotion feels too overwhelming to process, the nervous system suppresses it for protection, & it often becomes stored in the body — waiting to be felt, integrated, & released.

In the span of a year & a half, I’ve come to know grief intimately — through 4 profound losses, each weighing heavily.

Through breathwork, I’ve learned how connecting with the body helps complete what the mind cannot — allowing stored emotion to move, restoring balance, creating lightness & space for healing.

Sending so much love & compassion for anyone grieving.

Be gentle with yourself, it is a journey of hills & valleys. 💛

If grief has been weighing heavy & you are ready to shift it, DM me or join me for a breathwork ceremony- link in my bio. I’m here for you. 💛

💬 Where have you noticed where grief shows up in your body? ⬇️

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10/27/2025

What if one small daily practice could shift how we experience the day?

Gratitude—whether for things big or small—shifts our state & improves mood & perspective, helping us feel more regulated & grounded even when life feels uncertain.

It’s not about pretending everything’s perfect; it’s about training our attention to notice what’s good, supportive & what matters most.

It’s not woo-woo; it’s neuroscience in action.

Regular gratitude practice activates brain regions tied to emotion regulation & reward—supporting dopamine release, reducing stress reactivity & strengthening the neural pathways that sustain improved mood & resilience over time.

I know it can feel hard to see the good when things are heavy or don’t seem to be working out.

Sometimes it may be as simple as appreciating the sun gleaming on the ocean, flowers in bloom, our body moving & breathing us, having food to nourish us, or a warm, dry roof overhead.

Reality shifts when we appreciate the glimmers that spark joy or the blessings that we might otherwise take for granted.

Over time, the simple practice of gratitude reshapes our inner landscape—fostering more presence, peace & perspective. 🌿✨

Practices:

🌿Journal: write down 3 things that you are grateful for every day for 1 month. Notice what shifts.

🌿 Breathe & feel into it: take 3 slow nasal breaths with extended exhales, think of what you are grateful for & feel into the appreciation.

🌿Express: each day let someone know how much you appreciate them—connection & sharing amplifies the effect.

💬 I’d love to know, what’s one small thing you’re grateful for today? ⬇️

➡️ Is there someone in your life that you are grateful for? Share this with someone who you appreciate. 💌

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10/23/2025

I started this little corner of the internet last spring to share the gift of breathwork after it completely transformed my life & well-being, after a year of heartbreaking loss.

I realized that breathwork & nervous system regulation were the missing link to healing, after 20+ years mindset work fell short when I needed it the most.

I wanted to give back & support others to shift if they felt stuck; to reduce stress & burnout, to reconnect with themselves, & to find greater clarity, peace & balance.

I came to share, but I didn’t expect to receive so much in return. This community has given me so much love, inspiration, & a deeper sense of purpose. I feel very blessed to have formed beautiful connections & to have learned so much.

I’m so grateful for all the support, comments, likes, shares & DMs — it truly means so much.

We are meant for connection.

We heal & thrive in community — together we rise in truth, health, love & expansion. ✨

I deeply appreciate you being part of the Collective & look forward to continuing to rise, reclaim & grow together. 💛🌿✨

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10/22/2025

Why do we show up for everyone else, but struggle to invest in ourselves?

Most of us want to do what supports our well-being — to eat well, sleep better, & to exercise. Yet even with good intentions, it can feel hard to begin or to stay consistent. Why?

It’s not laziness or lack of willpower. Most often, it’s our self-concept & sense of self-worth.

We act in alignment with the story we hold about who we are. If that story still sounds like “I am not fit”, “I am undisciplined”, or subconsciously “I am not worthy of rest or self-care”, new habits can create tension.

The brain protects that familiar self-concept, resisting actions that don’t align with it.

That resistance is often shaped by past conditioning & self-worth, the belief of what we are worthy of.

Old stories may have us believing that we have to achieve to earn worth, leaving us not feeling worthy of rest.

If subconsciously we don’t believe we are worthy of being fit, healthy, or happy, our brain quietly limits what it will allow us to sustain.

We may start, but we don’t follow through — not because we can’t, but because deeper conditioning hasn’t yet been rewired to support that new version of ourselves or what we’re working toward.

Shifting self-concept begins with awareness — recognizing the old “I am” stories we internalized long ago & choosing to shape new, empowering ones.

Self-care deepens when self-concept, worth, & actions come into alignment — when the nervous system feels safe & no longer resists, & we act from the belief that we are capable, deserving, & worthy of well-being. & self-love. 💛✨

Each small act of self-care, conscious breath, movement, nourishment, stillness — strengthens that alignment and rebuilds confidence & trust within ourselves.🌿

I’d love to know, what’s one habit you’d love to be more consistent with? Mine is getting to the gym. It’s time to write a new story! 🌿

💬 What’s one empowering “I am” statement that aligns with the version of you you’re stepping into? ⬇️

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10/21/2025

What if transformation isn’t about adding more—but releasing what never belonged?

We spend years layering roles, expectations, identities & protection—striving for more & chasing versions of ourselves that we learned we had to be.

When we live this way too long, exhaustion, anxiety, burnout & disconnection are the body’s call to find our way back home—signs that we’ve strayed out of alignment with our truth.

The truth is the real work isn’t about fixing ourselves—because we aren’t broken—it’s about unbecoming the versions of ourselves built for protection.

This is the essence of transformation—shedding the noise so we can breathe into & stand in our truth again.

Beneath the tension, the striving, the self-doubt… there is a remembering.

A return to the truth within—who we are beyond the stories, conditioning, & expectation.

We don’t have to strive to become.

We return home by releasing what no longer fits & softening into remembrance of the truth within.

Where to begin:

🌿 Reflect: Journal & reflect on the stories, expectations, or identities that are weights that you no longer want to carry. Awareness is the first step.

Then begin an empowering new story of who you are becoming—grounded in alignment & possibility.

🌿Reclaim: Learn to say no, step back from roles or relationships that drain you.
Choose that which nourishes you & alignment over approval.
Surround yourself with people & situations that inspire expansion.

🌿 Breathe: Use breathwork to move stored energy & emotion through the body. Each exhale is a quiet act of letting go of what you no longer desire to carry. Each inhale a return to clarity & connection with truth.

💬 What are you ready to release so you can return to your truest self? ⬇️

Gentle reminder my sweet friend—the journey home is a return to remembrance of the beauty of all that you are, beyond the noise and conditioning. It’s time to come home. 💛✨💫

If you are ready to shift DM me “READY” to discuss how I can support you to reclaim.

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10/20/2025

We live in a world of constant stimulation & invisible pressure.
We’re more digitally connected than ever, disconnected in the ways that matter.

When life feels like too much, the inclination is often to withdraw… to retreat, to numb.

But what we actually need isn’t isolation—it’s reconnection.

We heal in connection—through presence, attunement & co-regulation.

It’s supports us to regulate, refuel & realign—body, mind & spirit.

Connection is essential to our health, happiness, resilience & longevity.

Here’s how to enhance it:

🌿 Connection with your body & breath

* Notice physical cues: tension, posture, breath quality — they’re signals, not problems.

* Practice a few minutes of conscious breath each day to bring your body back into balance & presence.

* Regularly move or stretch intuitively to release tension & reconnect with your body.

🌿Connection with yourself

* Create space to reflect — journal, meditate, or breathe to reconnect with yourself & what brings meaning, truth & purpose.

* Honour your boundaries, voice & values as acts of self-trust.

* Speak to yourself with compassion & the same respect you’d offer someone you love.

🌿 Connection with others

* Surround yourself with people who support you & where you feel seen, heard, valued & uplifted.

* Foster connection with others who support your well-being, belonging & healthy co-regulation.

* Surround yourself with people who embody your dreams & what you’re becoming—not the patterns you’re leaving behind; seek those who inspire growth, curiosity & expansion.

🌿 Connection with nature

* Enjoy time outside daily — natural light recalibrates your circadian rhythm & boosts mood.

* Spend time near trees, the ocean, or barefoot on the earth—nature’s sights, sounds & textures calm the brain & lower stress.🌊🌲

Invest in the relationships that truly matter, they are a precious gift.

Connection is essential to our healing, our balance & our becoming.🌿💛✨

💬 Where in your life are you being invited to reconnect? ⬇️

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10/17/2025

Are you doing “all the right things” but still running on empty?

We live in a culture that glorifies pushing through—more effort, more doing, more striving. But our nervous systems were never designed to operate under constant pressure.

When we’re fatigued, anxious & overwhelmed, the body doesn’t need more to-dos. It needs to recover its rhythm.

Your conscious breath is that reset. It’s the bridge between body & mind, helping regulate stress hormones, restore balance, & bring you back to clarity.

With consistent practice, you’ll begin to notice:
🌿steadier energy
🌿deeper sleep
🌿clearer focus
🌿reduced stress & anxiety
🌿more balanced emotional responses
🌿a renewed sense of confidence & connection

All of which already lives within us—waiting to be remembered.
Your breath is the bridge back home.
We begin to heal when we connect with our body—where release gives way to presence, peace & possibility.

Restoration doesn’t come from doing more, but from returning to ourselves,
From slowing down and honouring ourselves with the practices that truly nourish & restore us.🌿

Are you ready for more presence & peace? 💛✨

Join me for an online breathwork ceremony, it’s the reset that you didn’t know that you needed:

Via Zoom, 1.5 hours:

📅 Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 am PST
📅 Sunday Nov. 9 at 10:00 am PST

➡️ Reserve your spot here: https://calendly.com/erin-shiftbreathworkcollective. Space is limited.

🌿 Sliding scale $27-$47 CAD, pay what you can

💬 Which of these benefits do you desire the most right now? ⬇️

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10/16/2025

Self-care isn’t selfish,
indulgent, or a luxury.

It’s required for sustaining our energy, clarity, well-being & our ability to show up fully.

We are not meant for constant pressure, force & over-stimulation—left unchecked, it can erode our wellbeing and capacity, leading to illness & burnout, so it’s essential that we regularly rest, reset & replenish.

Self-care may not always look like bubble baths & candles.
It may look like….

🌿 Saying no without over-explaining
🌿Taking breaks without guilt
🌿Unplugging from tech
🌿Spending time in nature
🌿Having a massage or a spa day
🌿Taking time to watch the sunset.
🌿Prioritizing time for a breathwork ceremony or meditation
🌿 Working out
🌿Curling up with a good book
🌿Connecting with friends who uplift you

When you prioritize time for rest, nourishment, conscious breath, connection, quality sleep, movement & joy, you’re not taking time away from life — you’re strengthening your ability to meet it fully, by regulating your nervous system.

We can’t create, contribute, lead, or love from depletion.
And the truth is, when we care for ourselves, everything we care about benefits.💫

It’s time to take time for yourself,
to prioritize what nurtures your mind, body & soul, my sweet friend
—because that’s the foundation that allows everything else to thrive. And… you are so worthy of the self-love. 💛🌿

💬 I’d love to know, what does self-care look like to you? ⬇️

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10/14/2025

What if we could see triggers as invitations?
As pathways to healing—showing us where old patterns still live & where compassion is most needed.

When something triggers us—a comment, a tone, a look—it’s not failure.

It’s feedback. A signal from our nervous system asking for awareness & regulation, not blame.

I know it can be hard to pause when we are triggered.
So much of what we feel is directed by past wounds & conditioning—automatic responses our brain built to protect us.

It takes conscious awareness, compassion & intention to respond differently.
When we can identify what we’re feeling & needing, we can pause & ask:

“How can I give this to myself right now?”

Sometimes that means offering ourselves the care, reassurance, or gentleness we’ve been seeking from someone else.

Other times, it may mean expressing our need out loud—using our voice to share what would be supportive—

but the first step is always remembering that we have the ability to meet ourselves with the care that we need & to write a new story.

This process is rooted in neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation & self-inquiry—

it’s a reminder that we can always return to regulation, awareness, compassion & aligned intention.

With each moment of awareness we have the opportunity to regulate & to rewrite the story we tell ourselves—turning reaction into reflection, & reflection into growth.🌱✨

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10/13/2025

A bit of a vulnerable post for this Canadian Thanksgiving — as I have been feeling all the feels & wanted to keep it real.

While reflecting on all that I have to be grateful for, & there is so much, it was a hard weekend.

2024 was a year marked by significant grief & loss, with the passing of 3 loved ones, including my mother, all of which was exacerbated by deep heartbreak during the same time.

Some moments, some days, especially during the holidays, the grief can still weigh heavy.

I found myself struggling with this weekend & thinking I ‘should’ have the tools, I ‘should’ be able to regulate, breathe through it & move past it.

Journaling, gratitude, nature, movement, breath & connection definitely all helped, but the sadness was there & the reality is that to feel pain is to be human. And I’m good with that.

Contemplating this with compassion I reflected,

🌿Healing isn’t linear.

🌿We need to feel to heal.

🌿We don’t move through hurt & grief by avoiding it — we move through it by allowing ourselves to feel it fully & to express it.

🌿Healing doesn’t mean feeling good all the time, we can still have hard days, & that is alright.

🌿Healing means being able to experience all that life has to offer — feeling the range of emotions & find our way back to balance & safety a little sooner each time.

So this weekend was a mix of grief & gratitude — for the love that I shared, & for the many blessings that I have in my life, for the moments that remind me I’m alive, the people & connections that matter. 💛✨

A gentle reminder my friends that whatever you feel is okay, be gentle & compassionate with your beautiful soul. 💛

Wishing everyone a wonderful day rich with gratitude this Thanksgiving. 🍁

Sending so much love to those who may be feeling grief or loss. ❤️

You are not alone. I’m always here if you want to reach out. ✨

💬 What’s one thing you’re grateful for — even when things feel hard? ⬇️

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