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OmYoga
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Diving into the breathing ocean
“…It was the kind of retreat that not only facilitates positive change, but is capable of bringing permanent shifts across your entire spectrum of being. The nature and the depth of those changes are entirely individual, and the journey to them is just as fascinating as the destination.”
“I left feeling more grounded, tranquil and centred, and having opened the door to the new journey I’d been set on: a journey of a relationship with myself. I’ve also left with a deep assurance that I’m yet to experience all the benefits the retreat had given to me, as I go back into my daily life and watch the results of those inner changes taking place.”
Hello
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Breathe easy
“…The benefits are said to be two-fold: you feel a real natural high, and the concentration required frees your mind so that you enter an almost meditative state. You can master the technique in an hour- long, one-to-one session with a teacher, then practise at home whenever you need extra energy or feel stressed. “That’s what I truly love about it – its power,” says Alan.”
Victoria Health
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Free your breath
“…Then I met Alan Dolan who teaches a therapeutic breath technique called conscious breathing. In the first session, I found myself taking huge, deep belly breaths for nearly an hour to a peculiar rhythm, eyes closed, propped up with a stack of Indian embroidered cushions. Sounds bizarre, and it was. I slid into a deeply meditative, almost ecstatic state, and I felt like I could ‘let go’ of a whole lot of emotional baggage (often held as tension in the body: Alan uses acupressure massage during the session to help release it). I felt energised and uplifted afterwards, if exhausted and dehydrated. Everyone has a different experience; it can be relief of physical symptoms such as breathing difficulties, anxiety, low energy, as well as working on the more emotional side of letting go of trauma, giving you a confidence boost or a feeling of clarity. Regular practice is recommended – you learn the technique as a ‘take home’ as well as going to sessions. Alan teaches groups and one to ones around the country as well as at his gorgeous retreat in Lanzarote.”
December 2011 / January 2012 Detox
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Out with the old, in with the new – December/January Mega Detox four night Breath Retreat
Detox on all levels – a powerful intensive experience to release ‘resistance’ to health and happiness
This is the time of year when we tend to look at that list of all the things we would like to achieve or become. We resolve to make the changes we believe will bring us that elusive sense of satisfaction and acceptance of self…
November 2011 Newsletter
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Hi everybody, I’ve finally found it!
I knew it was out there somewhere and sure enough after more than a year of looking, the Dream Place has appeared. It’s in the village of Oasis de Nazaret just outside the original capital of Teguise and even better it’s still near the beautiful beach at Famara…
August 2011 Weekend in Ireland
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Folks it’s here! First ever Transformational Breath® weekend in Ireland
I am co-training the above weekend with Ange Leake, who is the Senior Transformational Breath® Trainer in Europe. Les Elms, who a lot of you know from the workshops, will also be there. This weekend stands alone as an extraordinary personal growth experience. It is also Level 1 of the training certification for facilitators. It is going to be a very powerful couple of days. Are you ready to take things to the next level? 5 group breath sessions and lots more besides…
April 2011 Newsletter
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Why breathe?
A question for you. Why breathe? and more specifically why conscious breathing?
After 7 years of exploring and working with conscious breathing every day I am absolutely convinced that it is THE way to go for those of us intent on getting clear of our stuff and moving onwards and upwards…
October 2010 Newsletter
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Breathguru in Conde Nast Traveller and Esquire magazines
Over the summer, many people came to learn how to work with their Breath, some on a Breathing Space retreat in Lanzarote, others at the workshops or one to one sessions taking place in London, Glasgow and Cambridge. Each person had their own experience and enjoyed individual and very varied benefits. With recent press coverage in Conde Nast Traveller, Esquire and the Guardian it’s been fascinating seeing people from different walks of life discover the power of the breath and its ability to transform ourselves and in turn our lives…
Esquire
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How to breathe better
“…‘Be careful over the rest of the day,’ [Alan] says. ‘You might feel different.’ He’s right. Walking back to the office I feel dazed. Oddly obscure memories flit into my brain and there’s a sense of altered frequency, that the world is a subtly different place…”
August 2010 Newsletter
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Breathe Yourself Alive – Workshops for All Levels
September is naturally a time of new beginnings, as the ease of the summer haze starts to fade. But before the back to work feeling kicks in, there’s time to consider the different ways we can effect change and learn how to mould and shape our lives towards a lighter, brighter existence. Exploring our breath makes these things simple and affords us with the space and time to ease the pressure of the daily grind. With self-practice possible after just one session, conscious breathing really is a straight road towards enlightenment…
Harper’s Bazaar
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Feel good
“‘The Bhastrika Breath energises you instantly,’ says Alan Dolan, of Breathing Space Holidays. ‘Try inhaling through your nose as you stretch your arms up. Now clench your fists as you exhale through the mouth with a “ha” sound, while bringing your hands down to chest level…’”