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Hey! Sophie here. I’m an almost 30 year old red-headed Yorkshire lass just starting my journey with Breathing Space to become the best breathwork facilitator Yorkshire ever saw.

This belief in myself is not something I’m hugely familiar with – it has grown in the last few years and particularly since May this year when I experienced by first Conscious Connected Breathwork class whilst on a ‘wellness’ retreat in Greece (I use the term lightly as the trip was run by regular party goers who were aiming for chill vibes. They did alright to be fair).

But who is she REALLY?
Ya gal has been through some shit. The shit started when my ex died in 2020. This was bruuuutal I can tell you. Him dying changed my perspective on literally everything in my life. I was pissed at couples walking down the street holding hands. I was reluctant to pay off my credit card because what was the point? I might die tomorrow shrugs nonchalantly (Obvs I did pay my credit card because ya gal has anxieties that override everything else)!

BUT

Whilst navigating the classic stages of grief, I realised I was actually quite liking the person I was becoming. Pre-trauma Sophie was proper square. She was a rule follower to a T and her life was lacking fun because of this. I had been a people pleaser and would prioritise everyone else’s emotional well-being waheeeey before my own. Shortly into this grief journey, I started to become more selfish but in the best way. Being selfish isn’t a bad thing. Being selfish means introducing boundaries and honouring your own emotions and wellbeing before anyone else’s. I have feelings too dammit, and they’re absolutely valid.

Since 2020 I have also lost both my Dad and my Cousin. Again, this was horrific to go through. Sadly, feeling quite experienced in the realm of grief by this point, I was able to draw on the journey I’d already navigated and seemed to handle these things fairly well (in the grand scheme of things). Don’t get me wrong, I felt incredibly guilty for feeling OK again much sooner!

My dry sense of humour has always been a masking tool I’ve drawn upon. My ability to joke about ~dark~ stuff is one of my favourite qualities. However, in the last couple of years my spiritual side has ventured into sight and I am exploring all kinds of weird and wonderful woo woo worlds (top marks for alliteration here). Because of this, the dark humour no longer served me QUITE as well. I was being forced to confront and FEEL things.

I saw a post today about the term ‘lifequake’. “A significant and unexpected shift in the trajectory of your life that initially feels devastating but has the beneficial outcome of catalyzing personal growth, transformation and rebirth.” Not sure who to credit for this but all hail this being! Thank you to Martin, Jaygo and Dad for being my lifequakes (although, given the choice, would’ve preferred you not to have been)!

Why breathwork?
Having worked in the NHS for 7 years, I got myself into a bit of a mental pickle. I know it isn’t something I want to do forever but what the Dickens could I do instead?! Cue the aforementioned wholesome trip to Greece in May 2024. We had a list of add-ons to choose from beforehand with breathwork being one of them. I didn’t give it much thought, thinking it sounded a bit lame or me. Obviously I got FOMO from everyone talking about the AMAZING experiences they’d had.

Thankfully, more sessions were put on so I signed up. Boooooyyyy am I grateful for that! It was a conscious connected breathwork session. It was hard. It was uncomfortable. It was weird. I was feeling a bit on edge anyway so it wasn’t much of a surprise when I started crying. I wasn’t quite ready for the full on emotional release that followed, though. We breathed with open mouths into the belly, chest, head, on cycle for about 20 minutes. The facilitator touched my abdomen and it was like she was literally pushing tears out of my face. Incredible. Suddenly, I realised what I had to do. I NEEDED to become a breathwork facilitator. So here I am – one seminar into the Breathing Space Breathwork Facilitator Programme, going for gold.

What’s the plan?
So what’s next? Well, I’m going to put my absolute all into the course. I’m going to learn everything I can and experience everything I can to make me the absolute best facilitator I can be. I hope to help people through their lifequakes so that they too might go for gold.

Sophie x

Sophie | @sanguine.soph

To find out more about Sophie, take a look at her profile in Practitioners Corner

Being in Relationship with your Breath.

One the greatest privileges I have as a Breathing Space Teacher is witnessing the transformation that happens when trainees develop their own relationship with their breath. There is a deep intimacy that expands and spills out into everyday life as the relationship evolves, but it always begins within. It truly is an inside job.

I’m wondering, did you notice how reading this first paragraph made you feel, or what thoughts came up for you, or what happened within your body?

For some of you this deep intimacy with yourself might feel scary, for some it might feel exciting, for some of you it might feel neutral – or maybe natural might be a better description. Whatever you felt, the invitation is not to judge but just to notice. I remember many years ago when I first heard of Shiatsu, a form of body work, the practitioner told me that it can induce emotional responses. I was petrified! It took me months to pluck up the courage to book an appointment, my emotions were so tied up and knotted, I did not want to open that box.

It makes me smile now to remember how our life force often intervenes and you receive what you need. Although I had peaked inside the box many times over the intervening years, the first time I did breathwork I sobbed for the whole session. The box was well and truly open.

To be fair, I had been working in a very cerebral/coaching/counselling kind of way with family grief and loss, so I did need an outlet, indeed as I began my own relationship with the breath, I experienced a whole array of emotions and body talk that has transformed my inner world into a kaleidoscope of colours.

Now, breath is a way of life for me. At a recent family gathering, when anxiety around being with so many people was rising, I paused, and I breathed in a conscious, rhythmic manner for just 1 minute and my whole body, mind and soul relaxed as I found my centre point again. In just 1 minute! It was a living example of how integral my relationship with the breath is in my life, and how impactful it is on my life experience.

As with all relationships, there is ebb and flow, and there is an ongoing commitment required to staying in relationship with the breath. We are just about to start a new group Breathwork Facilitator Training, which I’ll co-teach alongside the Hybrid version of the Breathing Space facilitator training with in-person workshops in York … I digress … As a commitment to myself, and to the trainees who trust me with their journey, and most importantly to the breath, I’m doing the training programme again myself.

One of the first requirements is to write a blog – Why Breathwork, what brought you here? I’m adapting the question slightly to why breathwork, what keeps you here?

The answer is simple – Connection is an inside job.

About the Author – Sharyn-With-A-Why

To find out more about Sharyn, take a look at her profile in Practitioners Corner

Breathe Life into Your Calling and Transform Lives – Through the Power of Breath

Sharyn with a Why is a senior teacher and course leader with Breathing Space

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will not only change your life but empower you to guide others towards transformation? Our Hybrid Breathwork Facilitator Training could be knocking!

As someone who’s walked this path, I can tell you that the relationship with your breath can be truly life-changing. From my first conscious breath to a consistent state of breath awareness, I’ve experienced first-hand the wisdom and empowerment that comes from this practice. Could it be your turn to dive deep and emerge as a skilled facilitator, ready to share this gift with the world?

Why Choose Our Hybrid Training?

  • 400 hours of comprehensive training accredited by the GPBA
  • We combine an online course created by Breathing Space Founder Benedict Beaumont, with in-person workshop days created by Sharyn, held in the beautiful city of York.
  • Working with the energy of nature. The workshops not only reflect the practical element of the course, but also the energy of the moment. Blending online flexibility with in-person magic
  • A unique blend of Group activities and connection, Self learning, and 1-2-1 coaching support
  • Learn both the art and science of breathwork facilitation where anatomy and physiology meets the spirit of Breathwork.
  • Become part of a supportive Community of like-minded and like-hearted souls, who breathe together, and learn together.
  • Embark on a personal and professional journey that we call the twin trail
  • Trauma-informed approach

Hear from Our Trainees

“If you are looking to develop your skills and qualification as a breathwork facilitator, I would highly recommend Sharyn’s Hybrid Breathwork Facilitator Course.
Sharyn is an incredibly supportive leader, who is not just here to impart knowledge, but to ensure you are guided on your own Journey to fully embody the tools and practices into life and business” – Carly

“After nearly two decades of CPDs, I have a healthy phobia of training days. But I’ve loved each and every one of Sharyn’s workshop and have really enjoyed the shared exploration that we undertake on each one.
Each time, I get ideas and new perspectives that ‘land’ straight away, but also several that plant seeds and grow over the weeks that follow.
I’m grateful to Sharyn for putting this together and would thoroughly recommend the hybrid route for anyone with an interest in breathwork.” – Marek

Ready to take the next step?

Book a no-pressure Connection Call with me, Sharyn, and let’s explore if this journey is right for you. There’s no hard sell (yuk!). It’s a space for us to connect, understand your goals, and explore whether our training aligns with your path.

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Still unsure? Visit my website to learn more about me and get a feel for how I could help you https://sharyn-with-a-why.co.uk

What do you enjoy about breathwork and how has it helped you?

Breathwork changed my life and it gave me my mission, to light up the world with Breath.

Where did you complete your training (or where are you still in training)?

Graduate Facilitator of Alchemy of Breath in 2018
Founder of Breathing Space

Are you trained in any other modalities?

Yoga

What is your personal journey?

The classroom felt suffocating. Teaching had been a dream, but somewhere along the way, it turned into a nightmare. Every day, that resignation letter burned a hole in my pocket, a desperate reminder that this wasn’t sustainable. When I couldn’t take it anymore, I finally did what seemed impossible: I walked away. Grabbed a few belongings, hopped on a motorcycle, and disappeared into the vastness of India.

Nepal called me next – the mountains, the clarity of the air, felt like a lifeline. It was there on Everest Base Camp that I met my incredible wife, Jennifer. But change doesn’t come in neat little packages, does it? In 2014, I stumbled on a breathwork session that turned my world upside down. With just a few breaths, I found something I’d spent years searching for: clarity, connection, and a deep sense of purpose.

I knew I’d found my calling. I did the training…but now what? I was frustrated as hell! Where was the support? Mentorship? Community? So typical, isn’t it? We’re taught these incredible techniques, but nobody teaches us how to thrive in the real world. Not wanting others to face that same isolation, I decided to create what I was missing.

Back in the UK, at one of my lowest points and with very limited resources, I was desperate not to return to teaching.

I started small. “Pay-what-you-can” classes in a local Quaker Meeting House, attracting a group that was small in number, but huge in heart. That was just the start.

Soon I was organizing retreats, and as people experienced the power of the work and the warmth of the community we were building, things took off organically.

Breathing Space evolved from my own need for transformation and belonging, fueled by my conviction that everyone deserves to step into their potential with strong support at their backs.

I’m Benedict Beaumont, proud founder of Breathing Space.

My mission? To help you master the life changing art of breathwork, elevate your business, and create a ripple effect of positive change.

What do you stand for, and what do you stand against?

For : – Community and Connection, Empowerment, Opportunity, Support

Against :- Keeping ourselves small

What is your greatest wish for your clients

That the light inside them turns in a blazing beacon that shows the way for others and gives them permission to light up too.

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