the breath as a healing tool

Times are scary right now. We don’t know for sure what the outcome of this pandemic will be. No matter where we are on the globe, our society will be transformed. And transformation can be chaotic, both outside and inside our bodies. Every day brings more frightening news, and if you live in the US, it’s clear that our federal government is not up to the challenge.

All of this turmoil & uncertainty causes anxiety, stress, and panic; which not only affect our ability to stay healthy, but also make it harder to hold to make & keep space in our lives for joy.

Starting March 22 until the end of California’s Shelter In Place, I’m offering Erotic Breathwork Drop-In Sessions twice a week (Sunday at 12:00pm PDT & Thursday at 6:30pm PDT). These sessions are “Pay What You WIsh”, and no-one turned away for lack of funds. These sessions are designed to take you on a journey of excavation, of renewal, of integration. They can provide you with a container to dump some of the panic, fear, and grief so you can go about your life as well as a regular opportunity to re/connect with your body and/or access joy in your physical and energetic body.

Panic & stress weakens our immune system,
Joy & community strengthen it!

In your confirmation email there will be a link if you’d like to make a donation.

What Is Erotic Breathwork?

Breath is an anchor, a vehicle, a springboard. Breath is the glue that keeps us in our bodies & connects us deeply to those around us. Erotic Breathwork is a way of breathing that allows you to access your erotic energy, and harness it for transformative fuel.

What Happens During A Session?

I’ll start with a land acknowledgement, an Invocation to the Ancestors, and a Blessing. Then I’ll go into the logistics, and a very quick instruction of each breath. There will be a break for you to gather any materials, and then the breathwork itself. After there will be 10 optional minutes of free-writing, and 10 optional minutes of sharing, commenting, or asking questions.

Who Are These Sessions For?

These sessions are for anyone feeling stressed out by current events & wanting to make regular space in their lives to re/connect with their bodies and their joy. Like most of my events, these are QTPOC-centered, not QTPOC-exclusive. This means that whiteness, cis-ness (agreeing with the gender designation you were given at birth) and heterosexuality are not “the default human”, and that those needs will not be catered to at the expense of people historically marginalized by The State. The needs, desires, safety, & blessed humanity of QTPOC are the focus & the foundation of these sessions. If you can roll with that, you are more than welcome.

Who Are These Sessions Not For?

This space is not for folx harboring a hierarchical value system for human bodies’ worth. This is not a space for people invested in isms/phobia (including the less commonly mentioned ones: transphobia/erasure; anti-sexworker beliefs/equating sexwork with sex-trafficking; fatphobia).

Are There Any Contra-Indications?

Erotic Breathwork is not a substitute for diagnosis and/or treatment by a licensed health professional. While breathwork is an excellent way to manage some chronic pain issues, it can exacerbate some lung or heart issues. And although breathwork is an excellent way to manage stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and grief, it can also complicate some mental health issues. A more complete list of contraindications can be found on the signup page.

How Should I Prepare?

The sessions will be held on Zoom. If you don’t already have it, you can download it here. You’ll want the best sound possible, This usually means headphones/earbuds & wired internet. WiFi & a speaker can work just fine depending on the strength of your connection and the quality of your speaker.

You want to be somewhere comfortable without a lot of bright light. You should have on non-restrictive clothing (nude is also a great option!), a blanket, some water, something to write/take notes with/on/in, whatever cushions you need to be comfortable, and possibly some tissues.

You’ll receive a more detailed email before the session.

How Many People Are In Each Session?

There is no limit to how many people may join a session. The interactions between attendees is kept to a minimum, you are on your own intimate journey, in your own private bubble. But all of us together create a CyberCircle of Healing that we simultaneously contribute to & withdraw from during the session. Community is created in many ways and just being together, feeling all of your emotions, and sharing breath is one way.