Breathwork Coaching for Adults

Based in Portland, Oregon working all over PNW and online

Transform overwhelm into empowerment through your breath

With years of experience in breathwork, I help stressed and anxious adults overcome overwhelm, disconnection, and stress.

You’ll receive personalized tools, strategies, and compassionate ongoing support to transform your approach to breathing and to life.

You will receive a breathwork analysis and learn breathwork techniques like functional breathwork, coherent breathing, and conscious connected breathwork, and embodiment practices to help you achieve your goals.

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Breathwork can help you

Alongside the numerous physical, mental and emotional benefits of breathwork, you will also:

Be less reactive to stress

Be less impacted by anxiety

Feel more relaxed

Be more emotionally balanced

Feel more self-compassion

Be more embodied and connected to self and others

Feel more empowered

Learn to breathe fully

Feel good about taking time for yourself

Recover from exercise quicker

Be more energised to live your best life, without getting burnt out

Feel tooled and skilled to navigate difficult situations and everyday life!

What happens in a breathwork session?

Opening

We begin with a grounding body scan, or guided meditation, to help you feel comfortable, and in your body in our space. I encourage a short verbal and non-verbal check in and update from your week over a cup of tea.

We set intentions for our session together, working towards your larger goals if you are doing a package of sessions with me. We agree what will and won’t happen in the session, and you are reminded that you can accept, reject or adjust suggestions and can revoke consent at any time.

Sometimes we might include more spiritual and energetic practices such as tarot cards, or smudging, calling in spirit support and guides, other times we can talk about the science behind breathwork.

Breathwork

The middle part of the session will be the experiential breathwork. If appropriate we might also include education of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience of optimal and sub-optimal breathing. Depending on what breathwork you are practicing, this may also include some music, sound healing and embodiment practices.

Integration

To close the session, you will have some time to be in silence, sometimes journaling, creating art or mark making. I will offer you time to reflect on your experience and share something you are taking away from our session, what you are leaving behind and something you are curious about. We may share some water, fruit or chocolate to help you fully ground.

I offer you practical guidance on how to ground yourself, optional home practice for between sessions and how to learn and navigate your aftercare needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is breathwork suited for?

Breathwork is suited for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being, including those who experience stress, anxiety, or overwhelm. It’s particularly beneficial for adults and children looking or needing to improve emotional regulation, self-awareness, ability to focus and their overall health. Rooted Breathwork is designed to support those who want to integrate breath techniques into their daily lives for long-term benefits.

You will be required to sign a waiver prior to breathwork sessions with Rooted Breathwork.

Who is breathwork not suited for?

Breathwork may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions such as severe respiratory issues, unstable cardiovascular conditions, or severe psychological conditions without medical clearance. If you have concerns about whether breathwork is suitable for you, please consult with your healthcare provider before starting and then book your discovery call. Some breathwork techniques can be adapted to suit your individual needs.

You will be required to sign a waiver prior to breathwork sessions with Rooted Breathwork.

What do I need to bring to the session?

Please bring comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement and relaxation, and a water bottle. You’re welcome to bring your journal and a pen and anything meaningful for your practice such as a photograph of loved ones, sacred objects, crystals, or tarot cards. All other materials will be provided.

How do I best prepare myself for the session?

To prepare for your session, please ensure you are sober, well-hydrated and avoid heavy meals right before the session. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in and create a calm mindset. It’s also beneficial to reflect on any specific goals or areas of focus you have for the session.

What should I be doing after the session?

We will have time for integration during your session and perhaps share some fruit. I will offer you tailored guidance to support your further integration.

After the session, take some time to rest and integrate the experience, making sure you are not rushing to your next activity. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions, so allow yourself space to process. Drink plenty of water and maintaining mindfulness of any insights or changes you experienced can also be beneficial; through journaling, walking or meditating.

Is there a waiver or consent form required?

Yes, you are required to complete a waiver and consent form before beginning breathwork sessions. This form ensures that you are aware of the nature of the practice, any potential risks, and provides me with important information about your health and well-being. Please review and complete the form at least 24 hours before your first session.

Jim’s coaching experience

When I first met Jim, a man in his 50s, he was already familiar with breathing exercises from online videos. Despite his efforts, he felt he needed in-person coaching to perfect his techniques. He wanted to ensure he was performing the exercises correctly and was seeking the immediate feedback and guidance that online content couldn’t provide.

Jim’s challenge was clear: while online resources had given him a foundation, he struggled with the limitations of not having a real-time teacher. The pre-recorded content left him guessing about his technique, lacking the personal feedback and hands-on guidance that an in-person coach could offer. He felt that virtual resources were insufficient for grounding himself in the fundamentals of conscious breathing.

Jim had a history of stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, which made his need for effective breathwork particularly pressing. Our work together began with an immediate impact. Within just five minutes of our first session, Jim experienced a significant shift. The real-time interaction allowed him to move beyond a rigid adherence to technique and see the broader picture of what conscious breathing could offer. He realized that the process was not just about performing specific techniques correctly but also about integrating breathing into his daily life and understanding its broader applications.

As our sessions progressed, Jim found that conscious breathing became an integral part of his day, rather than just a morning routine. He discovered how the practices we explored were synergistic with other things he was learning, creating a sense of interconnectedness rather than separate, isolated practices. This holistic understanding helped him feel that different aspects of his life were coming together in a meaningful way, which profoundly impacted his way of being.

Jim now feels calmer, more energized, and less impacted by everyday stressors. The breathwork techniques have significantly contributed to his ability to manage stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, enhancing his overall well-being. Overall, Jim described our work as empowering. The in-person coaching provided him with the confidence and clarity he needed to integrate breathwork more fully into his life, transforming both his daily experience and his overall sense of peace.

“In my 1-1 online breathwork session with Emerald. I felt safe, supported and held in the container. Emerald has a gentle and caring approach with strong knowledge and experience behind her. The session helped me centre my body, down regulate my nervous system and move through some big emotions that I was experiencing regarding some huge changes in my life.”

Elisha

“I felt so supported in my breathwork session with Emerald and could really sense how intuitively she was present with me in my process, responding sensitively to exactly what I needed, while also allowing my own journey. I felt the space held and really was able to go deep and have a powerful release, healing, and integration within my own energy, emerging more relaxed and clear. So grateful for the experience that she cultivated for me!”

Lauren

“Thank you for teaching me so many helpful techniques, I will be using them for a long time to come.”

Sarah

Why work with me?

I offer a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and personalized care. With a background in child development and psychology, my approach integrates insights from working with children, enhancing my work with adults, especially those engaged in inner-child or other mind-based therapeutic work. My practices are evidence-based and designed for daily use, while my trauma-informed approach respects the pace of your unique nervous system.

As a mom of two teenagers, I have firsthand experience with the daily need for emotional regulation and can deeply relate to your challenges. I provide family-friendly tools, making self-care accessible, inclusive and free from stigma. I guide you to connect the mind and body through embodiment techniques, helping you integrate deeper insights into anxiety, your patterns and uncover realisations beyond the conscious mind.

I also work with couples, developing greater acceptance, compassion, and a deeper connection.

Choosing to work with me means benefiting from a compassionate, grounded and experienced path that is tailored to your needs and well-being.

If you’re ready, let’s talk

Book a free 20 minute discovery call if you are interested to explore how breathwork can support you and your unique nervous system, for better health and wellbeing.

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