Pause. Breathe. Connect.

In the organizer's words:

Pause. Breathe. Connect. | Breathwork at Hempies

Before you read on, take a deep breath.
In ... and out.
Can you feel that little difference?
Imagine giving yourself not just one breath, but an entire evening.

In an everyday life where you have to function above all else, you quickly become quiet.
Your body may be tense, tired or restless, but your mind is louder: to-do lists, appointments, expectations.
This is exactly where Breathwork comes in: as an invitation to listen again.

Just like music, every body has its own melody. Breath creates rhythm, space and resonance. A conscious breath can make your whole body vibrate and remind you what it feels like to really be there. Not better. Not faster. Just you.

What to expect

In this session we use specific breathing techniques to:

• arrive in the moment
• consciously feel your body again
• let go of tension and emotions
• experience a connection to yourself and the group

There is no pressure to perform in this space - you don't have to achieve anything or 'get it right'. Everything that shows up is welcome and will be accompanied by me safely and without judgment.

Afterwards, we will end the evening together at Hempies Café in machwerkhaus köln:
Over snacks & drinks, you will have time to reflect, exchange, get to know each other and connect.
Because a single note is nice, but when you work together, something bigger emerges. This is exactly how a community should grow here, one that is there for each other and strengthens itself. 🙏

What is breathwork?

Breathwork refers to conscious, guided breathing techniques that can bring body and mind into a deep state of relaxation and awareness.

In this session, we practise a more intensive type of breathing, connected breathing (Holosomatic Breathwork).
This means that we breathe in and out without pausing. This conscious, active breathing is followed by a deep deactivation of the entire system.

Possible effects:

• Release of blocked energy
• Access to suppressed or "stuck" emotions
• A feeling of clarity, spaciousness and connectedness
• Regulation of your nervous system

Scientifically speaking, the breath directly influences your nervous system and therefore how you feel, how you think and how you relate.

Your facilitator

I, Michelle Welther, am the founder of bmelo and accompany people with Breathwork to unfold their own power.
My mission: living true connection & self-acceptance, for personal growth AND positive change in the community.
My spaces are not about self-optimization, but about togetherness, closeness, empathy and experiencing your body - just as you are right now. You can find more of me & my work on Instagram: bmelo.breath

Practical info

📍Where & When

• Location: Hempies at machwerkhaus cologne
• Date: Thursday, April 23
• Time: 18:00-21:00

🎟️Ticket

• 15 € plus Rausgegangen fee
• Registration exclusively via Rausgegangen
  Places are limited to keep the space safe and personal.

What you should bring

• 🧘‍♀️Matte (mandatory)
• 😴Eye mask (recommended)
• 🛏️Kissen & blanket (for more comfort, optional)
• 👕Comfortable, warm clothing
• 💧Water bottle

⚠️ Contraindications - please read carefully

Breathwork is safe for most people, but is not suitable for

• Cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia
• epilepsy
• pregnancy
• Severe mental illness (e.g. psychosis, schizophrenia)
• recent operations or fresh injuries
• Asthma or other severe respiratory diseases (please seek medical advice beforehand)
• Acute panic disorders (please consult a doctor beforehand)

If you are unsure, please speak to the medical staff in advance and feel free to contact me.

I look forward to seeing you! ✨