Wilmington NC | Monday, Harmonic Breath Experience: The Gift of Becoming

A guided breathwork workshop with live music to explore breathing techniques, deepen body awareness, and make space for release. Harmonic Breath: Guided Breathwork Workshop with Live Music The Gift of Becoming Honoring who you are and opening to who you are becoming. Join us for a three-hour, facilitator-led workshop exploring conscious breathing, body awareness, and meditation. Through instruction, guided practice, and accompanying live music, Harmonic Breath offers space to step away from everyday demands, explore your inner experience, and reconnect with yourself. Before you register This workshop includes active, rhythmic breathing that can feel physically and emotionally intense. Strong sensations and emotions may arise, and some people may feel anxious or overwhelmed. It includes periods of rest and meditation, but the breathing practice can be activating rather than calming. No previous experience is required, but this approach is not suitable for everyone. You are invited to participate at your own pace and may return to your natural breathing, rest, or stop at any time. There is no expectation to push through discomfort. Please read the health considerations below before registering. Our quarterly theme: The Gift of Becoming Every breath offers an opportunity to meet yourself where you are—and make room for what comes next. This quarter, we’ll explore gratitude for who we are today and curiosity about who we are becoming. Through guided breathing, reflection, and intention setting, you’ll be invited to notice what is present without needing to force a particular experience. A remembering of who you are. An opening to who you are becoming. What you’ll learn and practice The workshop combines explanation, guided participation, and time for reflection. Together, we’ll explore: -Breathwork foundations: Learn the breathing technique, what to expect, and when to ease back or stop. -Body awareness and movement: Notice your breathing, physical sensations, and areas of tension through guided awareness and gentle movement. -Rhythmic breathing: Participate in guided rounds of active breathing, interspersed with rest and optional breath holds, generally while lying on your mat. -Meditation and reflection: Allow time to settle, notice your experience, and reflect on what feels meaningful. -Integration and intention: Consider how your observations can inform everyday awareness and the intentions you carry forward. Wael guides the practices throughout the workshop. Simon’s live instrumentation accompanies the instruction and practice, supporting the rhythm of the breathing and the quieter periods of meditation. Space to explore, without an outcome to achieve Breathwork may bring emotions or sensations into awareness that you had not noticed before. Your experience might include moments of ease, challenge, emotion, or stillness. There is no particular response you need to have and no requirement to experience an emotional release. Experiences vary, and feeling calmer or lighter afterward is not guaranteed. Listening to your limits is part of the practice. Our Wilmington setting We’ll gather at Brooklyn Arts Center, a restored historic church with soaring ceilings and stained glass—a distinctive setting for shared learning, practice, and reflection. Meet your guides Wael Shukha — Breathwork Facilitator Wael brings over a decade of personal practice and training in breathwork, meditation, and Kundalini Yoga. His approach emphasizes clear guidance, compassionate support, and respect for each participant’s choices. Learn more about Harmonic Breath Simon Raphael — Accompanying Musician Simon blends didgeridoo, classical guitar, and live looping to accompany the guided breathing and meditation practices, responding to the rhythm and progression of the workshop. Learn more about Simon Health considerations This active breathing practice is not appropriate for everyone. Please do not participate if you are pregnant or have cardiovascular issues, an aneurysm, retinal detachment, epilepsy, or a history of stroke or seizures. If you have other physical or mental health concerns, recent injuries or surgery, or a history of panic attacks, consult a qualified healthcare professional before registering. If you are currently feeling emotionally overwhelmed or easily activated, please consider carefully whether an intensive group breathing practice is appropriate for you. Contact us beforehand if you have questions about the workshop format or accessibility. We can explain the activities, but we cannot provide medical clearance. Harmonic Breath is an educational and experiential wellness workshop. It does not provide medical or mental health treatment and is not a substitute for professional care. Prepare for the workshop -Come with a light stomach: Avoid eating for at least 90 minutes beforehand. -Arrive with time to settle: Please arrive 20–30 minutes before the start. -Bring: A yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye cover, and water. -Wear: Comfortable clothing and socks. -Attend sober: Please do not use alcohol, cannabis, or other recreational substances before or during the workshop. Most of the breathing practice takes place lying down. Please bring your own comfortable, well-cushioned yoga mat so you can rest comfortably throughout the session. Date and location Monday, October 19, 2026 Workshop: 7–10 p.m. Doors open: 6:15 p.m. Brooklyn Arts Center 516 N 4th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Questions? Email: [email protected] Phone: Wael — 828-338-9755 We look forward to learning, breathing, and sharing this time with you.