The Ember Within - Illuum & 9D Breathwork & Spinal Energetics

🔥 THE EMBER WITHIN

An immersive journey of breath, energy, warmth & light

25 September | 6:30–8:30pm
ILLUUM | Darwin City

There is an ember within you.

A quiet place beneath the noise, the doing and the constant movement, a place that remembers how to soften, release and return.

The Ember Within is a deeply immersive two-hour experience where breath, energy, warmth and light converge to create space for nervous system down-regulation, emotional release, deep relaxation and reconnection.

At the heart of the experience is a 9D Down-Regulation Breathwork journey, intentionally designed to support the body in moving towards a calmer, more restorative state and supporting its natural recovery processes.

Combined with Spinal Energetics, infrared warmth and red light therapy, you’ll be invited to slow down, soften into your body and create space to simply be.

🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT

✨ 9D Down-Regulation Breathwork~ an multi-sensory guided journey using breath, sound and somatic awareness to support down-regulation, relaxation and reconnection.

✨ Spinal Energetics~ An intuitive, body-led experience inviting the nervous system, energy and body into deeper connection, movement and release.

✨ Infrared warmth ~ creating a gentle cocoon-like environment of warmth and stillness - please note this will be a moderate temperature.

✨ Red light therapy `~ incorporated into the experience to complement the restorative environment.

With the Harvest Full Moon reaching its fullness just after we gather, it feels like the perfect time to come together.

Traditionally, the Harvest Moon has marked a time of gathering, reflection and release, a moment to pause and acknowledge what has been cultivated, while making space for what is ready to be let go.

So let's gather.

Not to do more.
But to pause.

To breathe.

To soften
To release what you're ready to leave behind.
And to restore and reconnect with what is already within you.

🔥 THE JOURNEY

This isn’t simply a breathwork session.

It’s an invitation to come back to yourself.

To move beneath the noise and reconnect with the quiet intelligence within you.

You don’t need to arrive with anything figured out.

You simply need to arrive.

Let the breath lead.

Let the body soften.

Let the warmth hold you.

Let the ember within you remember its glow.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday 25th September
Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm
Location: ILLUUM
Address: Unit 2, 44 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City

Limited spaces available.

🔥 WHAT TO BRING

💧 Water; stay hydrated throughout the experience.

👕 Comfortable, breathable clothing; the space will be warm, so lightweight clothing is recommended. As red and near-infrared light needs to reach the skin, you may choose to wear less clothing if you’d like to maximise the amount of skin exposed to the light. This is completely optional — wear whatever feels comfortable and respects your personal boundaries. You can also adjust what you wear throughout the experience according to your comfort.

🧣 Sarong or light towel; optional, but recommended if you’d like something for comfort, to place underneath you or to wipe away any perspiration if you become warm during the experience.

🫶 Yourself; come as you are, with an open mind and permission to relax, breathe and receive.

🤍 COME AS YOU ARE

Whether you’re completely new to breathwork and Spinal Energetics or already familiar with these practices, you are welcome here.

Come curious.

Come open.

Come exactly as you are.

Bring a friend.
Bring your partner.
Or come on your own.

Let's breathe together.
Let's soften together.
Let''s release together.

Breathe. Release. Restore.

🔥 Return to the Ember Within.

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have read the Breath of Life Health, Participation, Assumption of Risk and Release Acknowledgment  and believe you are fit and well enough to participate in the session. If in doubt please reach out to me prior.

Meet Sonia Marie, founder of Breath of Life,

Sonia's professional background has given her a deep understanding of trauma, the nervous system, human behaviour and the importance of creating spaces where people feel safe, respected and supported.

As a trauma-informed Spinal Energetics practitioner and 9D Breathwork facilitator, Sonia brings together breath, energy, nervous system regulation and intentional space-holding to create immersive experiences that support release, regulation and reconnection.

Her work is also deeply guided by her intuitive abilities, which are naturally woven into her sessions. Through intuition, presence and energetic awareness, Sonia responds to what is unfolding in the space and allows each experience to be guided by the individual and their unique needs.

She is a grounded, intuitive and responsible facilitator, understanding that every person and nervous system is different. Her sessions aren’t about forcing an outcome, but creating the conditions for you to listen inward, connect with your body and allow your own experience to unfold.

9D Breathwork is an immersive guided breathwork experience that combines conscious breathing techniques with multi-dimensional sound, music, voice guidance, and sensory elements to create a powerful journey for the mind and body. Designed to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and personal transformation, 9D Breathwork helps participants access deeper states of awareness and relaxation.

Using specially designed audio experiences through headphones, sessions blend breath patterns with binaural beats, affirmations, meditation, and cinematic soundscapes to enhance the overall experience.

Spinal Energetics is a gentle yet powerful healing modality that works with the body, nervous system, and energetic field to support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Through light touch, intuitive movements, and energy work around the spine and body, sessions are designed to help release stored tension, stress, and emotional blockages while encouraging the body’s natural ability to heal and regulate itself. The practice combines elements of Eastern philosophy, energy healing, somatic awareness.

Why the two together?

Breathwork activates the body’s natural healing response, helping release stress and emotional tension, while Spinal Energetics works with sound and energy to gently unwind trauma and blockages stored in the body. Together, they create a holistic, full-body reset guiding you into deep relaxation, balance, and alignment across the physical, mental, and energetic levels.

***Important Health Considerations:
Your well-being is my top priority, so I ask that you reach out if you have any of the following health concerns, as I may need to adjust the session to ensure your safety:

• Cardiovascular issues (heart disease, arrhythmias, etc.)

• Chronic respiratory conditions (lung-related illnesses)

• Pregnancy

• Heavy medications (strong painkillers, opioids, antipsychotic meds, etc.)

• Severe mental health conditions (schizophrenia, psychosis)

• History of aneurysms or seizures

• High / low blood pressure

• Any other health issue not listed here - please ask

If any of these apply to you, please contact me before booking to ensure the best experience for you.

Breath of Life Health, Participation, Assumption of Risk and Release Acknowledgment.

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily choosing to participate in this 9D Breathwork experience.

I understand that breathwork can be a physically and emotionally intense experience and may involve strong physical sensations, emotional release, altered states of awareness, and the surfacing of memories or feelings.

I confirm that I am responsible for disclosing any relevant health information that may affect my ability to participate safely. I understand that this experience is not medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical or mental health condition.

I understand that participation is voluntary and that I am responsible for listening to my body and communicating with the facilitator if I feel unwell, unsafe or unable to continue. I may modify or discontinue my participation at any time.

By proceeding with my booking, I confirm that I have considered my personal circumstances and believe I am suitable to participate. Where I have any uncertainty regarding my suitability for breathwork, I understand that I am responsible for seeking appropriate advice from a qualified healthcare professional before participating.

I understand that the facilitator reserves the right to recommend that I do not participate, or to modify my participation, where safety concerns arise.

I acknowledge that I participate voluntarily and accept responsibility for my own wellbeing and choices during and following the session.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, I acknowledge and accept the risks associated with my voluntary participation and agree that the facilitator and event organiser will not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, cost or expense arising from or in connection with my participation, except where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.