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Gentle Breathwork Practices to Soothe Anxiety
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Gentle Breathwork Practices to Soothe Anxiety

If you’ve ever wished for a simple way to ease anxiety and find calm, breathwork might be exactly what you need. Unlike intense styles that focus on high-energy activation, gentle breathwork offers a soothing approach—perfect for sensitive nervous systems and those who find the up-regulating or ‘big experience’ techniques too much. Read more to learn 6 different techniques specifically for ‘at home’ and ‘at work’ practices - suited to those short on time.

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Meet Sarah - Breath & Rest Facilitator
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Meet Sarah - Breath & Rest Facilitator

Madagascan forests to Great White Shark cage diving, research science and travel. Injuries, hustle-resistance, Trauma Informed yoga and breathwork. Learn what has shaped and influenced the practices and workshops that you will get to experience on an Active Rest retreat. Meet the ‘rest’ of Active Rest Retreats - Sarah.

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What is the Fleurieu Retreat?
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What is the Fleurieu Retreat?

What exactly IS the Fleurieu Retreat? Active Rest Retreats are often associated with the Flinders, but our Wilpena experience has a little lesser-known sister, The Fleurieu Retreat. Combining all the elements we’re known and loved for (yoga, bushwalking and Aboriginal Cultural Learning, breathwork & meditation for women) but closer to Adelaide, shorter in duration, and at a more affordable price point. Are you ready to experience the Fleurieu Peninsula the Active Rest Retreats way?

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