Learn conscious Breath Practices to
Still Your Mind, Energise & Re-charge

New on-line & in-person classes starting in 2024

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How we breathe has a significant impact on how we feel, how we regulate our emotions and how that impacts our thought patterns.

Day to day, many of us experience a mind in overdrive. Our stress response kicks in. The breath speeds up, signalling to the rest of our body that we’re on high alert.On a physical level, dysfunctional breathing patterns like shallow breathing and mouth breathing can become ingrained, with far reaching implications for our mental and physical health.When we consciously regulate our breath, we flip the switch from ‘auto pilot’ to ‘manual' and swap ‘control room’ from the respiratory centres in our brain stem to the front of our brain.With regular practice, we strengthen the pathways of communication between body and mind. We are able to balance our nervous system, towards desired states of energy, focus and clarity and calm and relaxation.

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What is the difference between Pranayama and Breath Work?Pranayama is the art of controlling the breath to still the mind. Passed down from teacher to student, for thousands of years, the health benefits of many of these ancient practices are now supported by modern science.Pranayama is taught gradually and with attention to the capacity of each individual student.Breath work is an umbrella term for many different types of breathing practices of different origins. Many breath work practices focus on mouth breathing and hyper ventilation, contrary to Pranayama.Who is this suitable for?Level 1 classes are suitable for complete beginners and anyone can benefit. Perhaps you're curious about the effects that a breath practice can bring or simply want to take some time out to re-charge.What will we be doing in the class?The beginners protocol focuses on opening up the respiratory system, slowing down the breath and using nasal and diaphragmatic breathing techniques. We correct any dysfunctional breathing patterns and prepare the body for more advanced techniques.We’ll explore practices that tap into the parasympathetic nervous system to recharge, relax and balance our mind and body. We’ll be repeating practices, emphasising the importance of easing our bodies into healthy breathing patterns and encouraging a regular practice.

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Testimonials

‘What a wonderfully calming, relaxing experience it was to take a bit of ‘time out’ with Andrea, and have a first lesson in breath awareness. Her gentle way of getting one to focus on how one breathe was revelatory. I have been, more or less, keeping to the simple exercises every morning. Now I really look forward to them, and they certainly help me to keep my energies for the right things during the day, and to control my stress levels. I look forward to the next workshop’. Jenny***
"It was great to make time to acknowledge the importance of my breath. I felt lighter, calmer and more focused to structure my time and deal with the demands of the day. Thank you, Andrea, for equipping me with the basic tools to create a much-needed peaceful daily practice!" Rosie***"I truly enjoyed breathing with Andrea, tuning inward with her gentle guidance and filling my body with peace and mental relaxation with the help of different and easily accessible breathing exercises" Margareta

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About your teacher

I’m Andrea. With Pop Up Pause, I want to inspire others to experience the profound effects that a regular breathing practice can bring. I’ve gradually implemented a daily practice over the last 5 years and am qualified to teach pranayama breathing techniques through the Yoga Education Collective.

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