Facilitated by Donna O’Connor & Anita Dempsey

Breathe ~ Release ~ Reset

Start your year with intention and connection for an evening of breathwork in a heartfelt space designed for healing and self-discovery. Guided by two qualified and experienced breathwork facilitators Anita Dempsey and Donna O’Connor. Step into 2025 with clarity, openness and purpose, reconnecting with what matters most. Whether you’re seeking to ground yourself, cultivate inner peace, or embrace transformation, this is a time to nurture your body, mind and spirit.

The breath is a profound and accessible tool for healing, reminding us of the innate connection we share with ourselves, others and the world around us. Each inhale and exhale anchors us to the present moment, inviting clarity, calm and balance in. Breath is a bridge between our physical, emotional, and energetic states, capable of soothing the nervous system, releasing tension and cultivating inner peace. What makes it so powerful is its simplicity- breath is available to everyone, regardless of circumstance. It is a universal rhythm we all share; the same air flows through all beings, connecting us in an unseen web of interdependence.

Through the breath, access an altered state of consciousness, you can experience;

Emotional Release: Helps process & release suppressed emotions, offering a sense of emotional freedom, accessing more vitality.

Stress Reduction: Calms the nervous system, reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation and better sleep.

Healing Trauma: Supports the integration and healing of unresolved past traumas.

Deep Self-Discovery: Facilitates access to profound personal insights and heightened states of awareness.

Spiritual Connection: Encourages a sense of interconnectedness, purpose, and alignment with one’s inner self.

We will begin with a soothing Yoga Nidra practice to relax the body and calm the mind, creating a peaceful foundation for your journey. This deeply restorative state will help you feel grounded and receptive as we transition into the transformative breathwork session.

Donna O’Connor

Donna is a master breathwork instructor who has trained with Johannes Egbert’s from Breathless, combining this with her knowledge of pranayama from her yoga background. Her mission is to spread knowledge on how breathing efficiently can effectively change your life. Our breath informs every aspect of our lives: our sleep quality, our stress levels, our immunity to diseases, how long we live and so much more. Unfortunately, these days most of us breathe incorrectly and it's terrible for our health. This breathwork ceremony will open your eyes to just how powerful your breath is and leave you feeling motivated to learn more about this free gift that we all have access to - our breath.

Anita Dempsey

Anita is a qualified Hawa Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Arvigo Therapist, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner and Qoya Teacher. She has trained in Massage with NZ College of Massage, Arvigo Therapy with Rosita Arvigo, Holistic Pelvic Care with Tami Lynn Kent, and trained as a Teen Youth Mentor with the Shine within Academy. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Counselling. Breathing since she was born and Holotropic breathing since 2016.

For years she has been dedicated to teaching and advocating for the wisdom of the body.  Anita discovered the power and wisdom of her body through her 13-year fertility journey.  She knows how to love herself and her body among the ascents and descents of life.  Anita teaches how to have a deeper connection and love for our bodies so we can trust them as our personal guide to deep knowing.  Anita will hold a fun, loving, open-hearted safe space where you can lean into trusting your inner healer and the wisdom of your body through non-ordinary states of consciousness.