Breathwork for Mom

Breathwork for Mom is a breathwork journey created to celebrate and nourish the mothers in our lives. This event is welcome to all moms that would like to attend solo or be accompanied by their adult children. We'll explore gentle movement & meditation through breath, spend one hour with conscious connected breathing, and then celebrate our mothers over tea and light snacks. Our approach will come from a shamanic perspective, working with nature and its allies in order to help us feel more connected and related to the natural world. All genders (as long as mom is present) Ages 18+. Please see the very bottom of this page of contraindications & precautions.

What is a Shamanic Breathwork? This style of breathwork uses circular/rhythmic breathing patterns, breath retention, toning/chanting, and somatic movements to induce an altered state of consciousness while facilitating emotional release and a deeper sense of self-understanding.

Benefits:

• Altered State of Consciousness: Shamanic breathwork can induce an altered state, allowing participants to access deeper levels of awareness and intuition.
• Emotional Release: The breathing techniques can facilitate the release of trapped emotions and past traumas.
• Spiritual Exploration: It can provide a gateway to spiritual experiences and connections.
• Healing: Shamanic breathwork can support the body's natural healing processes and promote overall well-being.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows full body range of motion. Layers are good for temperature fluctuations as are socks or slippers.

What to Bring: Yoga mat, eye mask, and blankets provided. Bring anything else you need to be comfortable on the floor like extra cozy blankets, pillows or bolsters.

When: Saturday 4/10/25 (Mother's Day Eve)
10am-1pm

Where: The Way Home Studio
8435 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97027

Cost: $50-$70, sliding scale
Tea and refreshments provided
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal accepted
https://www.idacavewoman.com/payment

About Your Host: Ida is a massage therapist of 20+ years, a breathwork facilitator, and an American born Trollkvinna who practices the Scandinavian system of magic known as Trolldom. Her medicine is rooted in nature based connection, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and European folk traditions. To learn more about how you can work with Ida, visit [www.IdaCavewoman.com](http://www.idacavewoman.com/).

Attendance & Cancellation Agreement:
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This event is limited in capacity and if you RSVP as ‘Going’ and then don’t show up, you prohibit another person from being able to attend. I ask that you honor my time and the other participants by changing your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ within 24 hours if you’re no longer able to attend this event. If you fail to honor this agreement, you will be removed from this Meetup group.

Side Effects, Contraindications & Precautions:
Please be aware that sessions can cause and are not limited to:

• Tingling
• Light headedness
• Tetany
• Physical sensations
• Emotional release
• Experience of energy/vibrations moving through the body
• Memory recall

As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated for anyone thinking of practicing breathwork

• Pregnancy first trimester
• Detached Retina or Glaucoma
• High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication)
• Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke.
• Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen
• Respiratory Issues / Asthma
• Epilepsy / Seizures
• Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, personality disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.
• Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.
• Any recent operations or injury

*It is essential that you consult your doctor, psychotherapist or psychiatrist before engaging in any breathwork journey if you are unsure if it is a suitable practice for you. Please also contact Ida directly if you have any safety concerns idacavewoman@gmail.com.*