When life pulls us into our heads or outward into constant stimulation (and let’s be real, usually overstimulation), Concious Connected Breathwork offers a way to return to the body and create space to feel, settle, enquire, and listen.
Breathwork is the intentional practice of working with your breathing: bringing attention to, and sometimes changing, its rhythm, pace, and depth, to explore how you feel.
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Most of the time, our breathing happens automatically, adapting as we move, rest, speak, or respond to stress. Intentional breathing however, brings conscious attention to that process. It gives us a way to notice what’s happening within us, and explore how a different breath pattern might support us.
At Groundwork, we’ll mainly work with Conscious Connected Breathwork, as well as gentler, functional breath practices that you can bring into everyday life.
Conscious Connected Breathwork is a guided practice of continuous breathing, without deliberate pauses between them. During sessions, we explore this continuous rhythm for a time, with guidance to adapt the pace and depth to your needs. Sessions combine meditation, breathing, body awareness, grounding, Reiki, optional scent, music, and optional supportive touch, followed by time to rest and reconnect with your surroundings.
Changing the way you breathe can change how you feel physically and emotionally. You may become more aware of sensations, notice emotions feeling easier to access, or experience a shift in perspective. Some moments may feel energising or emotional; others may feel quiet, restful, or ordinary.
There’s no particular experience to reach, and you are completely in control throughout. You can slow down, return to your natural breathing, or stop at any point, and I am with you throughout as a guide and support.
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How breath can support the body:
Your breathing and nervous system are in constant communication with one another. You might notice your breath becoming quicker when you’re anxious, or briefly holding it when you’re concentrating. Intentionally changing your breathing can also influence your level of alertness, heart rate, and sense of ease.
Different breathing patterns have different effects. Slower, comfortable breathing can help ease the physical signs of stress. More active connected breathing can feel stimulating and may change your awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions.
Alongside the breathing itself, sessions offer time to notice tension, recognise your own responses, and practise making choices around what feels manageable. The intention is to build a more attentive relationship with your body, with room for both feeling and rest.
Breathing tools for everyday life
Functional breathing focuses on comfortable, efficient breathing that responds to what your body needs. We may explore gentle nasal breathing, the movement of the diaphragm and ribs, or a slower rhythm to support settling.
These practices offer something you can return to outside a session, before a difficult conversation, between tasks, or when you need a moment to arrive.
You don’t need to monitor every breath or breathe a particular way all day. It’s about having a few accessible tools, and learning when they feel helpful.
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Groups & Events
Small moments of Groundwork to return to. Our recurring events offer space to pause, breathe and reconnect, with different themes to meet you where you are. Join whenever you need a little room for yourself and a sense of community.
Ways for us to breathe together
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
1:1 Breathwork
This is a space for just you. These individual sessions offer personalised guidance to explore your breath, connect with your bodies innate wisdom, and make room for whatever you’ve been carrying.
Whether you’re navigating something significant, looking for a pause within a full life, or simply curious about connecting more deeply with yourself, Breathwork can offer a way in.
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
1:2 Breathwork
Share the experience with a partner, friend or someone close to you. These sessions offer space to explore breathwork together, whilst honouring your individual needs and boundaries. A gentle invitation to connect with yourself, and one another.
Some Lovely Feedback:
“It’s unlike anything I’ve experienced before and brought me such a deep sense of peace, gratitude and clarity. It really wasn’t what I was expecting at all and I’m blown away by the experience.”
— Amanda Perry
“A powerful, intense experience which really helped open up an essential internal self perspective. I felt a strong sense of calm and peace in the days afterwards. .”
— Lauren McAllister
“Jase created such a safe and grounding space to simply be. His gentle words, his voice, and the reassurance he offered throughout the experience were exactly what I needed, even as a Breathwork facilitator myself. It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes we need to be held and guided too, not always be the one holding space for everyone else.”
— Sicari Harned
“I honestly can’t recommend this enough. It was my first Breathwork experience where I really felt like I could let go and connect with what was happening in my body. Jase guided us through the whole experience so naturally. His voice was so calming and reassuring and every little detail felt so thoughtfully considered. I left feeling really grateful for the experience!”
— Niamh Daniels
“Jase created such a safe and grounding space to simply be. His gentle words, his voice, and the reassurance he offered throughout the experience were exactly what I needed, even as a Breathwork facilitator myself. It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes we need to be held and guided too, not always be the one holding space for everyone else.”
— Sicari Harned
“I honestly can’t recommend this enough. It was my first Breathwork experience where I really felt like I could let go and connect with what was happening in my body. Jase guided us through the whole experience so naturally. His voice was so calming and reassuring and every little detail felt so thoughtfully considered. I left feeling really grateful for the experience!”
— Niamh Daniels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. These sessions are suitable for beginners and those with prior experience. Everything is guided, and there will be a detailed run-down of what to expect. We move at a pace that supports you.
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Wear comfortable clothing, avoid heavy meals 1.5 hrs beforehand, and come as you are. You don’t need to have an intention or know what you want to work on, curiosity can be a great place to start from. For online sessions you’ll receive a run down of how to best prepare ahead of our call.
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Somatic breathwork is generally accessible for most people, but it may not be suitable for everyone. This style of breathwork is not recommended if you are pregnant, have epilepsy, or have a heart condition. If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, I’d welcome you to get in touch before booking and we can talk it through.
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Somatic breathwork is not a replacement for therapy, but it can complement other forms of support. It focuses on body-based awareness and nervous system flexibility rather than talking through experiences.
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That’s completely okay. Not every session involves strong sensation or emotion. Subtle experiences are just as meaningful, and the work unfolds over time.
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You are always in control. You can pause, change your breathing, or stop altogether at any point. We work collaboratively and adjust the session to support safety and choice.