The Breath Sanctuary
The Practice
Every session at the breath sanctuary is held in a held, supportive and compassionate environment where you are encouraged to work at your own pace and honour your body’s wisdom.
Whether you’re attending a Deep Release Process, Elaria Breath Journey, Vital Rhythm session, a course, a programme, or joining us live inside the Breathing Room, every experience is thoughtfully guided to help you feel held, supported and able to reconnect with yourself.
Depending on the nature of the session, you may be seated, standing or lying comfortably on a therapy bed, yoga mat or In a quiet space at home when joining online. Every practice is designed to support you in a way that feels comfortable and appropriate for your individual needs.
During Conscious Connected Breath Journeys, you may choose to wear an eye mask or rest beneath a blanket to support comfort, warmth and a deeper sense of relaxation as your nervous system begins to settle.
Where appropriate, and always with your full consent, gentle supportive touch or acupressure points may be offered during in-person sessions to encourage relaxation and body awareness.
Some sessions may also include elements such as mindful movement, grounding practices, sound or guided meditation, depending on what best supports your experience.
Every element of the practice has one intention:
To create conditions for you to slow down, release what no longer serves you and reconnect with your authentic self.
Physical benefits of changing our breathing patterns
Every breath sends a message to your body.
When breathing becomes fast, shallow or habitual, your nervous system can begin behaving as though you’re under constant pressure—even when there is no immediate danger.
Over time, this can contribute to symptoms such as breathlessness, chest tightness, frequent sighing, shallow breathing, anxiety, overwhelm and difficulty fully relaxing.
Many people don’t realise that the way they breathe has quietly adapted to the demands of everyday life.
The good news is that breathing patterns can change.
Through breath awareness, gentle breath retraining and nervous system support, your body can begin returning to a calmer, more natural rhythm.
As your breathing changes, many people notice improvements not only in the way they breathe, but in the way they feel.
Sleep may become more restorative.
Your mind may feel clearer.
Stress can feel easier to navigate.
Your body may begin to feel calmer, more balanced and more at ease.
At the breath sanctuary, we create the conditions for these changes to happen naturally.
By helping your body feel safe, supporting healthier breathing patterns and reconnecting you with your body’s own wisdom, we begin building the foundations for lasting change.
Because when your breathing changes…
everything else has the opportunity to change with it.
Release / Waiver
Jane Chesworth is a trauma-informed, fully insured and certified breathwork facilitator. Breathwork sessions and guidance offered through The Breath Sanctuary are designed to support wellbeing, nervous system regulation, relaxation and personal growth, but are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or replace medical or psychological care from a qualified healthcare professional.
By participating in breathwork sessions, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform Jane prior to the session if I:
am pregnant or may be pregnant
have epilepsy or a seizure condition
have cardiovascular concerns or high/low blood pressure
have asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions
have glaucoma, detached retina or recent major surgery
have a history of fainting, blackouts or loss of consciousness
am currently experiencing severe mental health difficulties including psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or unmanaged PTSD
am taking medication or have any medical or psychological condition that may affect participation
I understand that all breathwork practices are voluntary and I remain responsible for my own physical, emotional and mental wellbeing throughout the session.
I acknowledge that emotional and physical sensations may arise during breathwork and I agree to participate within my own comfort and capacity.
I understand that supportive, appropriate and consent-led touch may occasionally be offered during in-person sessions solely for grounding, reassurance or nervous system support. I understand that I may decline touch at any time.
By participating in sessions with The Breath Sanctuary, I acknowledge that I do so voluntarily and accept personal responsibility for my participation and wellbeing.