02/04/2025
When Overwhelm is Real…
Lately, I’ve been feeling it. When the mind is racing, anxiety is high, and everything feels too much. Instead of pushing through or pretending I’m okay, I’ve allowed myself to sit with it. To feel it. To acknowledge that sometimes, life is just heavy.
What’s been helping? Movement, breath, and walking. Not in a perfectly curated way, but in the raw, real, messy way that connects me back to my body. Shaking, dancing, moving, allowing energy to shift. Breathwork like Breath of Joy (if you have attended my last recent workshops you’ll be familiar with this breath technique) has given me the oxygen and vitality I’ve needed, lifting me out of the fog.
So, what is Breath of Joy? It’s an energizing breath practice that combines movement with rhythmic breathing to boost your mood, increase oxygen levels, and shake off stagnant energy.
Try this:
1️⃣ Inhale one-third through the nose, sweeping your arms forward.
2️⃣ Inhale another third, sweeping your arms out to the sides.
3️⃣ Inhale fully, lifting your arms overhead.
4️⃣ Exhale through the mouth with a big “HA!”, folding forward.
✨ Repeat a few rounds and notice the shift!
I’m not here to say I have it all figured out. But I am here to remind you: you don’t have to pretend you’re okay or push yourself beyond your limits. Honor where you are. Support yourself in the ways that feel good to you.
If you’re curious about how the breath can help you navigate these moments, join me for The Spring Awakening Breathwork on April 26th at Pilates & Beyond in Darlington or April 27th at Physio 42 in Richmond North Yorkshire.
Let’s move, breathe, and shift together.
DM me to book your spot or follow the link, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/103437915181
Sending love to you, wherever you are on your journey. 💛
