BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY WITH BREATH
Our Services
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Private Sessions
Private Breathwork sessions offer individualised support, tailored to your personal needs and intentions. These sessions can be 1:1 or Couples Breathwork (with a partner, best friend or family member). Private sessions are currently online via zoom, and available Australia wide.
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Group Breathwork Immersions
Group Breathwork is a powerful way to connect in community with likeminded people, and the group energy can amplify the experience. After the Breathwork session, we hold space for sharing, processing and integrating your experience together, inviting community and connection. We regularly offer both in-person and online immersions.
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Events/Workshops
Breathwork is a powerful addition to an event, retreat, coaching or leadership program or corporate wellness workshop. Get in touch to collaborate or customise a Breathwork experience that aligns with your intentions and vision. We can also customise sessions for small groups in both private and corporate settings.
Breathwork Techniques we offer
Sacred Breathwork Journeys
Sacred Breathwork is a deeply healing, experiential and transformational form of Breathwork called Conscious, Connected Breathwork.
In Conscious Connected Breathwork Journeys we breathe in a circular and rhythmic pattern without pause, alongside a deep experiential journey within. By breathing in this way and eliminating the pause between inhale/exhale, we intentionally increase oxygen levels in the body. This increased state of oxygenation allows us to shift into higher brainwave states to enter expanded and non-ordinary states of awareness and consciousness. In these expanded states we can regulate and soothe the nervous system, access the subconscious mind, emotional and energetic body, and explore those deeper layers of self that are not accessible in waking life.
The Sacred Breath Method is a holistic, nourishing, trauma-informed and nervous system-led approach to Breathwork Journeys. Through this profound transformational and self-healing modality, we invite spaciousness and freedom of expression through your personal process of healing, releasing, reclaiming or awakening.
Sacred Breathwork incorporates longer, spacious and nourishing journeys (sessions are typically 1.5 - 2 hours), and include regenerative savasana, post breath integration and intentional spaces for sharing, processing and connection, so you may integrate and ground the experience/insights into your body for lasting effects. We invite and encourage intuitive, free-form and uninhibited movement, sonic or emotional expression into the space, led by the innate intelligence of your body and breath. Sacred Breathwork creates a holistic and immersive experience through ceremonial, intentional and safe containers, incorporating healing instruments, soul-invoking music and essential oils.
Learn more about Sacred Breathwork Journeys here.
Breathwork & Breath Awareness
There are many different Breathwork practices and techniques that have wonderful benefits on the mind, body and spirit. Breathwork to soothe the nervous system, restore balance and harmony in the mind/body, promote calm, cleanse/purify, enhance energy, inspire creativity, restore focus, mental clarity and beyond…
Sessions can be tailored to your intentions and personal needs, or tailored to the intentions of your event, retreat, coaching/leadership program or corporate wellness workshop. Sessions range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Gentle, Relaxing & Restorative Breathwork
Gentle Breathwork is a nourishing, restorative and Yin style of Breath, that recalibrates the nervous system for full body relaxation and reset.
Gentle Breathwork is perfect for those who are beginning their journey with Breath, who have sensitive nervous systems or seeking a deeply relaxing breathwork experience, are pregnant or may be on the contraindication list for a full Sacred Breathwork Journey.
Feminine Breathwork
Madeline also works with Feminine Breathwork modalities such as Heart-Womb, Dragon Shakti and Kundalini-Tantric Breathwork.
These are potent Feminine Breathwork modalities that re-awaken your feminine power, shakti energy and divine feminine intelligence that exists within the feminine body. The foundation of these techniques are the Sacred Breath Method, with additional elements woven throughout.
See below for a deep dive into each Sacred Feminine Breathwork style.
Unsure which style of Breathwork is most aligned and suited to you? Get in touch to discuss your intentions and what you are needing most at this time, and we would love to support you.
“Words of wisdom that came through: Energising. Connection to self. Lightening of the load. Free expression. Claiming my desires. There was an unknown, yet powerful shift in energy during this Breathwork Journey. I feel that these experiences are often so out of touch with how we live day to day in life that words and our language cannot comprehend what occurs. Space was created. Clarity was gained. A glow in my energy and my skin. Maddie, as always, your ability to hold such safe, nourishing, beautiful space is incredible. Experiencing a form of breathwork that creates space for an energising practice but as a space for healing, expression and nervous system rest in a trauma-informed way is like nothing I have ever experienced yet could be such a powerful practice for so many people. Each time I step into your breathwork space, I feel a deep presence of the elements I know you lovingly and intentionally weave in, from the earth altar, the music, the words and sound healing instruments”
Alicia, on Sacred Breathwork Journeys
A DEEP DIVE INTO SACRED FEMININE STYLES
Merging Feminine Breathwork and Women’s Circle’s to create a safe, open and sacred space to ground, recalibrate and connect with like-minded women. You are invited to come as you are, in your fullness and be held, supported, celebrated and empowered wherever you are on your journey.
Heart-Womb Breathwork
Heart-Womb Breathwork connects and unifies the two sacred feminine centres; the heart and womb space. Through this nourishing, yet potent practice, we remember, awaken and embody our innate feminine energies and our power that exists within.
Awakening the heart-womb circuitry through breath may:
Ignite your heart-centred creativity through merging the creative power of the womb with loving awareness & intention of the heart.
Restore balance & harmonic flow between the heart and womb energy centres
Awaken & embody your feminine essence, inner wisdom & knowing
Reconnect to your heart, womb and breath, & deepen connection to your feminine energy
Kundalini-Tantric Breathwork
An activating and transformational form Breathwork that clears energy and emotions from the body and awakens your Kundalini energy. Kundalini Breathwork merges deep rhythmic breathwork with spinal undulations and breath locks (Bandhas). We work specifically with Root Lock (Mula Bandha) Breathwork.
This activating, awakening and rejuvenating breath may:
Stimulate flow of Prana to the pelvic bowl & reproductive organs to enhance nourishment and vitality, while cleansing & unblocking the energetic system
Awaken sensual & Kundalini energy
Connect with your feminine energy & essence
Align with your highest frequency, ignite your most authentic expression, creativity & inspiration
Restore a sense of safety & embodiment in the pelvic region
Dragon Shakti Breathwork
A Shamanic Feminine Breath technique that awakens and activates the inner Shakti energy. We connect rhythmic breathing with somatic movement that empowers you to reclaim your fullness, expansiveness and freedom. Shakti Breathwork is an invigorating, activating and transformational practice, where you may:
Open your heart & re-awaken your inner feminine energy & shakti power
Feel empowered to reclaim all that you are in your full & sovereign expression
Activate feminine sensual & creative energies
FAQs
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Unsure which style of Breathwork or which session is most aligned and suited to you? Reach out to Madeline to discuss your intentions and what you may be needing most at this time, and we would love to support you. In addition to our current offerings, we are also open to customising Breathwork sessions for you tailored to your unique needs.
Fill out the Connect Form or email us at madeline@thebreathtemple.com.au.
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The number and frequency of Breathwork sessions is highly personal and varied, depending on what you may be experiencing or processing, your personal needs and intentions.
Some may notice immediate benefits after just one session, while others may require multiple sessions or use Breathwork as regular self-care.
I typically recommend starting with a minimum of 3 sessions to allow a deep exploration and integration. However ‘one off’ breakthrough sessions can also incredibly transformational. It is important to remember to be gentle and compassionate with yourself and your process. Healing is not linear and not everything is always resolved in one session.
I love to think of Breathwork as an ever-evolving practice and another tool in your tool kit. Just as your meditation practice deepens overtime and becomes more profound, so too does your Breath practice.
Breathwork slowly peels back the layers of resistance, conditioning, subconscious beliefs, narratives, emotional textures and imprints. Once these layers have been dissolved, released or integrated, the breath becomes an infinite gateway to inner wisdom, intuitive knowing, insights, creativity, inspiration, clarity, vision and beyond…
The possibilities are infinite, limitless and the experience deepens, evolves and becomes more profound each time you journey.
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It is a completely personal choice as to whether you attend a group Breathwork experience or private session. Please consider the below, and if you are still unsure, reach out and we can discuss which may be most suitable for you.
Group Breathwork Immersions invite community & connection alongside the Breathwork experience. The group environment can heighten the energy, and you will hear others breathing around you and moving through their individual process, which can further give you permission to go deep within too! There is space for connecting in circle after the journey, and you can learn a lot from others personal experiences and insights. While it is welcomed & encouraged to share to process & integrate your experience with other breathers, it is absolutely not mandatory or required. Breathing in community & doing this deep healing work together is very powerful!
If you have something deep you are moving through or require personalised support, then private sessions are available for you. Private sessions are completely tailored & personalised to your individual needs, where you can explore, emote and express in a private and safe space while receiving dedicated support throughout your process. I also recommend private sessions for those sensitive to the energy of others or triggered by emotional processing.
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We offer Online Breathwork as Group Immersions or Private sessions. Private sessions can be 1:1, couples (with partner, friend or family member) or small groups.
We offer one-off transformational experiences or continued Breathwork support, depending on your needs and intentions.
Madeline also teaches and facilitates Online Breathwork Journeys for Sacred Breath Academy (SBA), these sessions are available worldwide.
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This largely depends on the type of Breathwork session you have booked.
Private Breathwork is deeply individualised and sessions are tailored to your personal needs. For all initial sessions we begin with a discussion around your intentions and anything that is alive for you. These are safe, open and gentle spaces where you are welcome to come as you, and be held wherever you are on your journey.
For Sacred Breathwork Journeys, initial sessions are longer (2 hours). We typically begin dropping into the presence, practicing the Sacred Breath Method and discussing all that may arise during the journey so you feel empowered, informed and inspired.
Subsequent Sacred Breathwork Journeys are 1.5 hours depending on your unique experience and needs, this includes the Breathwork Journey itself as well as space for slowly reawakening, journalling, integrating and processing afterwards. This is deeply transformative work where we are shifting into expanded states of consciousness and changing the brainwave, and thus cannot be rushed!
After each session we have space for processing and integrating your experience, as well as connecting in community if this is a group immersion/workshop.
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Breathwork is a transformational, self-healing modality that works on all layers of our being; the physical, emotional, subconscious & energetic.
Read all about Breathwork Benefits here: https://www.thebreathtemple.com.au/breathwork-benefits
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Please consider the below before booking a session, as there are certain contraindications to Breathwork, Pranayama and Conscious Connected Breathwork Journeys to uphold the highest safety in alignment with globally recognised standards of Breathwork Safety.
If you have any questions or are on the contraindication list, you may email me at madeline@thebreathtemple.com.au, to discuss if gentle alternatives are available and safe for you.
Conscious Connected Breathwork results in certain physiological changes in the body and also can also cause intense physical and emotional release. These sessions are safe, transformative and deeply healing, however breathwork may sometimes cause the following to arise:
Tingling, buzzing, vibrating, trembling, shaking or other physical sensations, including spontaneous physical movement
Tetany (tightness or cramping in the hands or jaw- you will be guided on how to work with it and manually release it should it arise)
Somatic (body) unwinding
Deep emotional experiencing, release and catharsis. Experience the full spectrum of emotions (anything and everything from laughter, tears, grief, pain, anger to bliss, joy, ecstasy and anything in between).
Trauma release
Access or unlock inner wisdom and intuition
Experience feelings of love, peace, compassion, gratitude, pleasure, joy, bliss, creativity, inspiration and passion
Experiencing life force energy (prana) moving through your body
Unlocking repressed sensual/orgasmic/shakti energies
Ecstatic, kundalini awakenings (usually for more advanced journeyers)
Expanded states of consciousness, mystical or transcendental experiences
If you are on the contraindication list below, you are NOT a candidate for a Conscious Connected Breathwork Journey or Strong Breathwork/Pranayama practices.
- Pregnancy (Gentle Breathwork is a safe alternative)
- Severe PTSD or trauma (Gentle Breathwork is ok)
- Altered State (i.e. Actively using recreational drugs or within one week of Plant Medicine)
- Taking any Rx medications that alter brain chemistry, including anti-anxiety, anti-depressants, ADD, OCD etc (Gentle Breathwork may be suitable)
- Prescription blood thinners or anti-clotting medications
- Osteoporosis (Gentle Breathwork may be suitable)
- Detached Retina or Glaucoma
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Uncontrolled Thyroid conditions (exception: if thyroid condition is under control with medication, Gentle Breathwork may be suitable)
- High Blood Pressure, cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack, arrhythmia or other cardiovascular issues, including pericarditis/myocarditis or cardiovascular surgery.
- Severe Asthma (Exception: mild to moderate asthma, you can take a Gentle or Full Breathwork Journey but you must bring your inhaler to the session)
- Diagnosis of aneurysm of any kind
- Epilepsy, history of seizures, strokes, TIA or history of other brain/neurological conditions or disorders
- Infectious or Contagious Disease (please wait until fully recovered)
- Recent surgery, stitches or major injury (please wait until fully recovered or received green-light from doctor for normal exercise)
- Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis or previous psychiatric condition
- Severe psychosomatic disorder
- Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years. Please seek approval from psychiatrist or doctor for trauma/subconscious work before booking.
- Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release.
