Breathing is such a fundamental part of our lives. Most of the time it is a function that is occurring in the background keeping us alive and we do not need to
be continually instructing the lungs to breathe in and breathe out just as the heart continues beating without our instruction. Unlike many other autonomic systems
in the body, the breath can be modulated by bringing our awareness to it.
When we are feeling anxious or scared taking a deep breath and letting out a long sigh
can help shift our state. Many of us develop breathing patterns that are shallow and unconscious leaving us out of breath or unable to calm down when our nervous
systems gets particularly activated.
Through in person or virtual one on one sessions I work with specific breathing patterns that help develop and bring awareness to the quality of your breath and a
direct experience of how changes to our breath brings greater vitality, insight and a fuller expression of our lived experience.
In a one on one session I work with clients to identify areas of growth, resourcing or healing that they are bringing to the practice. I guide clients through an
active breath practice supporting them through the sensations and experiences that arise.
Typically in an hour session you will breathe for between 20 to 45 min which
includes both active breathing followed by rest and integration. The length and shape of these sessions are adapted and customized to each client's needs; it is
important to arrive where you are rather than pushing beyond your current capacity. Change, growth and healing comes through patience, compassion and also the diligent
work of showing up for ourselves.
My name is Peter and I'm a settler with Mennonite roots on both sides of my family and I live on
Treaty 1, the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Oji-Cree Nations and the homeland of the Métis.
I'm a Level One Breathwork Apprentice working towards completing a 1000 hour (2yr) breathwork certification program through
Breathwork for Recovery. I'm a person in recovery
from substance use, live with Multiple Sclerosis and a seizure disorder, love making art, and seek healing and liberation for all beings through my work and play.
Transformation at the individual and social level requires the study of systems of oppression such as white
supremacy and patriarchal conditioning through understanding as well as somatic abolition. Curiosity, compassion and commitment are important tools to carry with
us along the way. Breathwork has transformed my own life and I believe that it has the power to help so many others.
In person or virtual
In person or virtual
Groups of up to 4 people.
I reserve 5 sessions per month at a cost of $30/session
for people most affected by systemic oppression.
Please email me directly.