SOFTEN & BREATHE | An Afternoon of Restorative Yoga & Breathwork

Soften & Breathe is a 90-minute nervous system reset combining gentle restorative yoga and guided breathwork.

This session is an invitation to slow down and close out your weekend feeling calm, grounded and restored. Through supported stillness and intentional breath, you'll give your body the space to release the tension of the week and settle into a deeper state of rest.

We'll begin with a gentle, floor-based restorative yoga practice. Poses are held for longer and fully supported with props, so your body can soften and open without effort. This isn't about stretching or pushing. It's about letting go, and preparing the body to breathe more freely.

From there, we move into a guided breathwork practice that weaves slow, calming breathing with short rounds of faster breathing. The faster rounds gently energise the body, and the slow breathing that follows helps the nervous system settle into a deeper state of calm. You'll be guided through every step, and you're always free to take it at your own pace.

New to breathwork?

Breathwork is the practice of consciously changing the pace and rhythm of your breath to shift how your body and mind feel. During the faster rounds, you might notice tingling in your hands or face, lightheadedness or warmth. These sensations are normal and ease quickly once the breath slows down. You're always in control, and you can return to your natural breath at any time.

The session ends with rest and integration, so you leave feeling clear and grounded, with plenty of time for a relaxed Sunday dinner afterwards.

No prior experience in yoga or breathwork is needed, and everyone is welcome.

Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive.

This session is for you if...

• You want to feel more grounded, spacious, and connected

• You feel stressed, wired or run down and want to reset before the new week

• You find it hard to switch off or relax

• You want a gentle practice that doesn't ask much of your body

• You're curious about breathwork and want to try it in a guided, supportive space

• You want to finish your weekend feeling calm and restored

You may experience:

• Deep relaxation and a calmer mind

• Release of physical tension

• Emotional release. Feelings can sometimes surface during breathwork, and that's a normal part of the process. You'll be supported throughout.

• A sense of lightness and renewed energy

• Better sleep that night

• A deeper connection with your body and breath

Event details

Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (check-in from 4:50pm)

Location: Freshwater Wellness Centre, 3b/1 Rowe St, Freshwater NSW 2096

Agenda

• Arrival & opening

• Restorative yoga

• Guided breathwork

• Rest & integration

• Closing

Preparing for the session

• Wear comfortable clothes

• Bring a bottle of water

• Bring a light blanket if you'd like one for extra comfort during rest

• Avoid a heavy meal in the 2 hours before the session (a light snack is fine)

• Avoid alcohol before the session

• Yoga mats and props will be provided

Is this session right for you?

The yoga in this session is very gentle. The breathwork, however, includes faster breathing and short breath holds, which may not be suitable for everyone. Please read the following before booking.

Breathwork may not be suitable if you have or have had:

• Pregnancy (current or suspected)

• Epilepsy or seizures

• Heart conditions, high blood pressure, stroke or aneurysm

• Severe or uncontrolled asthma, or other serious lung conditions

• Glaucoma or a detached retina

• Recent surgery or injury

• Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or a recent psychiatric hospitalisation

• Severe anxiety, PTSD or dissociative episodes

Please also don't attend under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

If you're unsure, I recommend checking with your doctor first.

Acknowledgement

By booking a ticket, you confirm that you have read and understood the information above, including the list of conditions for which breathwork may not be suitable, and that you are participating voluntarily.

You accept responsibility for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing during the session, agree to practise within your own limits, and agree to let the facilitator know about any relevant health conditions before the session begins.

By attending, you release and waive any claims you may now or in the future have against Debora Silva (Nourish with Deb) arising from your participation, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.