How we breathe, is how we feel.
We take a breath the moment we come into this world, and it's the last thing we will do when we leave this earth. It's with us through every experience, every moment and holds the key to our growth, wellbeing and healing.
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Our breath is our foundation, our lifeforce. Every emotional state we experience has is it's own unique breathing pattern. Therefore how we breathe is also how we feel. Through our breath we can rewire our physiology for growth, wellbeing and healing.
Breath is one of the few things in life that we actually have control over. The way we breathe allows us to directly control our heart rate and access our nervous system. This means we can work at a deep physiological level in a way that governs many other aspects of our biology.
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There are many approaches to breathwork...holotropic, rebirthing, functional, shamanic and pranayama. Much of what you see on social media is for effect to sell you a sugar coated quick fix when you are feeling vulnerable and not a true reflection of the ancient wisdom or science. The paradox of any form of growth and healing...once we stop applying pressure and resisting what is, once we stop forcing the situation...things naturally begin to change, as CG Jung explains “We cannot change anything unless we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate; it oppresses.” By taking away pressure we give ourselves permission to drop out of our survival instincts...and allow our biology to do the rest. This is the process of inner transformation. By finding refuge within through small gentle steps that build feelings of safety and through consistent repetition of practices you gain a repertoire of inner experiences that will move you into new ways of being. This process will not happen over night...building muscle takes time and rehearsal. This is tricky for most human beings but actually once we are hooked, can be less challenging for us neurodivergents!
Breathwork for Neurodivergent Women
Breathwork, like meditation, can change our brainwave states and almost immediately change our physiological state but this takes practice. Sadly neurodivergent women have long been told they struggle with attention and breathwork, yoga and meditation is not something we tend to be drawn to. In fact the opposite is true. We require interest and engagement then we have a natural ability to focus. The secret is in who and how it's being taught.
Using breath, movement and meditation as a modality allows neurodivergent women the potential for transformation.
What people say...
"You helped me open my eyes, my mind and soul..to listen to my gut and body. You provide a magical process of transformation and creation." (Dani)
"You have been quite inspirational to me. What you teach and how you live resonated with me a great deal. I believe there is empowerment in living more holistically. I want to bring this to my personal and professional life." (Jean)​
You helped me find my own path, my own way, learning to trust myself. This process has been scary for me but I'm coming to understand that this is how we become the true version of ourselves." (Emma)
"Marie is very knowledgable, relatable and clear. Her voice is calming and good for the soul! Marie oozes calm, helps us relax and look deeper. Thank you." (Sophie)
Sally Bonnie: Founder & Director of Inspiring Futures Partnership & Inspiring Women.
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Marie has this wonderful gift of making you feel you can do anything. Marie has been my yoga meditation teacher for over five years and her mantra “Sally you can do hard things” stays with me.
I also commissioned some project work with Marie for various women's groups around Manchester. Her style and approach was just perfect. Our members loved learning new things to help with their wellbeing and applying them in their day-to-day routines. Marie has such an in-depth knowledgeable and a caring approach, it's evident that she wants women to thrive. She also has a wickedly light-hearted spirit that is so much needed in our world.