Your breath can bring you back to yourself
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is a guided breathing practice that helps calm your nervous system, increase emotional awareness and create space for release, stillness and reconnection.
These sessions are designed to help you slow down, regulate, reflect and feel more present within themselves.
What To Expect
Gentle Guided Practice
A safe and beginner-friendly guided breathwork experience.
Emotional Release
Space to process stress, overwhelm, anxiety and stored tension.
Grounding & Stillness
Practices focused on calm, awareness and nervous system regulation.
Community Experience
A slower, intentional space shared with others.
Session Flow
Arrival & Settling
5-10 mins
A gentle welcome
and settling into
the space.
Connection Exercises
45-60 mins
Thoughtfully guided conversations in pairs and small groups to help you slow down, connect and feel at ease with one another.
Guided Breathwork
75-90 mins
Breath-led practice to release,
regulate, and reconnect
with your body.
Closing
5-10 mins
Gentle grounding practice
to close the session
with presence.
Why People Practice Breathwork
Nervous system regulation
Emotional awareness
Reduced overwhelm
Better sleep
Grounding & presence
Stress release
Reconnection with self
Our Breathwork Guidelines
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Coming with an open mind if essential for the session
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If you’ve been feeling stressed, anxious or emotionally heavy, this session is for you.
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There is no right or wrong. Move at your own pace, especially if you've experienced trauma.
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Wear comfortable clothing and avoid a heavy meal before the session.
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Stay hydrated and listen to your body.
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Please avoid signing up or consult the facilitator if you are pregnant or have epilepsy, serious heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, recent surgery, severe respiratory conditions or a history of psychosis or schizophrenia.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Breathwork is a guided practice using intentional breathing patterns to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and create a sense of calm and awareness.
This is not simply breathwork for relaxation. The practice can be more intense and may bring awareness to emotions, sensations and experiences that have been held or suppressed over time. The intention is to create space for deeper emotional exploration and healing.
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Not at all. The session is suitable for beginners. You don't need to know anything about breathwork before hand simply come with an open mind and move at your own pace.
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The facilitator will gently guide you through different breathing practices, along with moments of stillness and reflection. You’ll always be encouraged to listen to your body.
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Please avoid signing up or consult the facilitator if you are pregnant or have epilepsy, serious heart conditions, uncontrolled blood pressure, recent surgery, severe respiratory conditions or a history of psychosis or schizophrenia.
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Wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows you to breathe and move easily. There is no particular dress code.
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It’s best to avoid a heavy meal immediately before the session. A light meal or snack beforehand is generally more comfortable.
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Absolutely. There is no right or wrong way to experience the session. You can slow down, pause, or return to your natural breathing whenever you need to.
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Breathwork can sometimes bring up emotions or sensations. There is no expectation to share or explain anything. You can simply acknowledge what comes up and move at your own pace.
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No. This is a guided wellbeing and self-exploration session and is not a substitute for medical care, psychological therapy, or professional treatment.
Reserve Your Space
If this feels like something you need right now, we'd love to have you with us. Our sessions are held in small groups in Mumbai and are complimentary to attend.
Our Intention
In collaboration with Namrata Jain, Ayuda is creating spaces for emotional awareness, breathwork, meditation, movement, reflection and honest conversations around mental well-being.
