breathe with me

Embark on a journey with 9 beautifully crafted videos, each offering delightful mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to make self-care enjoyable! Together, we will acquire and hone valuable techniques to calm the mind, ensuring composure in the midst of life's hectic demands. These practices extend a helping hand not only in managing daily tasks but also in navigating challenging scenarios, such as negotiating with superiors or any situation that tests your resilience. Engage in these precious exercises to rejuvenate your spirit and experience a refreshing boost.

Wishing you abundant joy throughout the course!

✺ FAQ ✺

  • A comfortable seat, 20-30 minutes of quiet time, and a bit of patience for yourself. That's all :-)

  • For each of the sessions, you'll find a brief description, a video, and an audio recording that you can also download. Feel free to repeat the individual sessions as often as you like.

  • That's absolutely okay! These sessions are suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

    Breathwork, like any other practice, is something that improves with time and consistency. As you continue, it will become easier, allowing you to delve deeper into the experience.

  • Absolutely! Even for experienced individuals, these sessions provide fresh insights and the opportunity to delve deeper into your own practice.

  • You can follow the natural sequence on this page. The sessions build on each other, but you can choose the video that best suits your current needs as necessary.

  • It is advisable to seek medical advice before engaging in new breath or meditation practices, especially if you have respiratory issues, heart conditions, are pregnant, or have mental health concerns.

  • Start slowly and accept that mindfulness is a process – allow thoughts to come and go without judgment. Developing a new routine takes time and patience. These exercises are suggestions - choose your favorite and integrate it into your daily life. It's better to practice for just 5 minutes than not at all :-)

  • Feel free to reach out to me anytime at hello@aureliaserena.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Dive into the world of breath

make friends with your breath

In this calming Breathwork session, we explore the practical benefits of mindfulness and conscious breathing. Learn why mindful breathing matters and how it can boost your overall well-being. Discover the advantages of yogic breathing techniques, including brief pauses, to enhance your physical and mental harmony. Through deep belly breathing and a mindful approach to each breath phase, yogic breathing becomes a valuable tool for strengthening both body and mind.

journey through the snow

This session we travel through a Breathwork and Visualization exercise. The Breathwork technique involves inhaling for a count of 5 through the nose and exhaling for the same count through the open mouth. The session culminates in a vivid visualization of walking in a serene, snowy forest, discovering a cabin, and basking in warmth by a crackling fireplace, creating a profound sense of comfort and coziness.

4-7-11 breath as stress & anxiety relief

In this session, the focus is on a relaxing breathing technique, where we inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, exhale through the mouth for 7 seconds, and practice this for a duration of 11 minutes. This breathing exercise aims to address chronic stress, anxieties, and sleep issues. Following the breathwork, there is a visualization of a pleasant memory, intended to strengthen positive emotions and make them accessible in stressful situations.

soothing practices - part 1

In this shorter session, we explore various soothing practices that can be applied whenever stress, anxiety, or negative thoughts arise. These practices include feeling the body on the floor for grounding, gentle body movements to break free from a frozen state, and engaging in the humming breathwork technique known as Brahmari Pranayama: inhale slowly through the nose and exhale with a low-pitched 'hmmm' sound, creating a buzzing sensation that dominates attention and helps quiet the mind.

soothing practices - part 2

In this session, we explore down regulating practices effective in moments of stress or anxiety. The session includes various techniques such as moving the spine, feeling the body, acitvating the senses and engaging in controlled breathing. The breathwork segment incorporates Soma 2:4, breathholds, gentle movements, and the humming breathwork technique. The session concludes with an awakening breathwork.

be here now

In this shorter session, we engage in a grounding practice designed to bring us into the present moment. The session includes arrival practices like stretching, tuning into sounds, and connecting with the body. The main breathwork technique, Soma 4:4, is followed by a breath-holding exercise and Box Breathing Sama Vritti. The session concludes with a period of stillness for integration, encouraging participants to return to their natural breath rhythm and reflect on their current feelings.

how to meditate: the 5R

The 5 Rs stand for Recognize, Release, Relax, Rejoice, and Return to the meditation object, form a framework to promote mindfulness in everyday life. The Metta Meditation, also known as "Loving-Kindness Meditation," is a practice from the Buddhist tradition aimed at cultivating loving-kindness and compassion.

*5R adapted from Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center.

moving through fear

This session starts with an invitation to get comfortable, preferably sitting, to face fears with upright. You are guided to connect with your body, breathe deeply, and release tension gradually. The meditation focuses on befriending fear, acknowledging its protective role, and gently giving it less control, fostering a brave and present mindset. The session concludes with a reminder to acknowledge your courage in facing and befriending fear.

ignite your fire

This activating and energizing breath practice involves various techniques aimed at mobilizing energy. Kapalabathi, a cleansing breath, expels "stale" air from the lungs, making space for fresh oxygen. Fire breath, a rhythmic and rapid breathing technique, promotes digestion, expands lung capacity, and generates warmth in the body. Extended inhalation is employed to activate energy, enhance concentration, and improve focus.

Thank You

Thank You

I hope the course brought you joy and that you were able to take away a lot of new insights for yourself.
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