Breathe: SOMA Breath® at Hilda Hair Salon

SOMA Breath® combines rhythmic breathing, music, and guided meditation. I facilitate, the breath does the work. Simply sit or lie down, follow the rhythm of the music, and your body moves toward a different state than the one you arrived in. No experience with breathwork is needed. You do not need to be flexible, calm, spiritual, or good at meditating. You need to be able to lie down and breathe. I'm Gerri, a SOMA Breath Facilitator and leadership coach. I came to this work through my own burnout. I building this community because I know what it costs to keep going without ever putting yourself on the list. We meet at Hilda Hair Salon, a place you may already come to be cared for. Now you can come back and enjoy it in a different way. WHEN: Mondays at 6:15pm. (Doors and check-in from 6:00 PM.) WHERE: Hilda Hair Salon 534 N Main St Gainesville, FL 32601. Free parking and entrance at the rear of the building. COST: $15 drop in. Walk-ins welcome. CHECK IN: Please arrive at 6:00 PM. If this is your first class, there is a SOMA Breath waiver to complete at check in, so give yourself a few minutes to settle before we begin. HOW TO PREPARE: • Bring your own yoga mat or cushion, a blanket, and a pillow. • A water bottle. Hydrate beforehand. • Loose, comfortable clothing, plus a layer in case you run warm or cool. • An eye mask is optional and can deepen the experience. Practice on an empty stomach. No large meals within two hours. Use the restroom before class begins. BEFORE YOU REGISTER: Participants must be at least 14 years old. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Slow, rhythmic breathing techniques are generally safe for most people. Breath holds should not be practiced in any of the following cases: epilepsy, pregnancy in the third trimester, serious heart conditions, having a pacemaker, or having recently experienced a heart attack. In most other cases, the practice is considered safe. You are invited to listen to your body, reduce the intensity if needed, or skip breath holds at any time. Anyone under medical treatment or taking prescribed medication should consult their doctor first. This is a wellness practice. It supports wellbeing and is not a replacement for medical treatment, therapy, or professional medical advice. IF YOU WANT TO KEEP GOING: This class is one hour. If it opens something you would like to keep working with, please ask me after class about 1:1 breathwork, my coaching program, BLISS™ Blueprint or the Search Inside Yourself mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program I lead for organizations and teams. To learn more about the BLISS™ framework, sign up for a free 7-day email series here: https://friendsandfamily.blissselfcare.com/. SOMA Breath Facilitator and the SOMA Breath logos are trademarks of SOMA Breath, Inc., used under license.