Breath Awareness

How aware are you of your breathing? As it’s something that we’re always doing we tend to take it so much for granted. Mainly because it’s mostly automatically governed by a our brainstem. Hence we do not have to consciously think about it to stay alive. We could say, it’s like we’ve become so familiar, that we have become like hypnotised into a subconscious breathing pattern. Interestingly, these subconscious patterns may also reflect how we subconsciously react to certain events in our life. So many problems are caused by our subconscious reactions. If we wish to promote more conscious responses then being more conscious of our breathing may be a great first step. To facilitate this, we need to enhance our ‘breath-awareness’.

Self-Awareness

Interestingly, a fish probably doesn’t realise that it’s actually swimming in water. Likewise, they wouldn’t even feel wet because they’re always in water. Just as we are surrounded by air, our conscious brain tends to filter out many background sensations. We may say that it’s so that we don’t get distracted by the various distractions in our life. It’s suggested to approach the concept of ‘self-awareness’, rather than just a destination, more-so as a step by step ongoing journey of self-discovery. It’s about awakening a deeper appreciation of who we are. As we connect more with our breathing, we may also be more conscious of how it interacts with our inner and external aspects.

Furthermore, as we enhance self-awareness, observing our own thoughts, feelings and behaviors we may also become more aware of our own core values. With a greater emotional intelligence, being more authentic and more in tune with your own needs you may also enjoy clearer decision making. Hence, with this enhanced wisdom, you may also find yourself with enhanced wellbeing, and a happier life.

Meditation

Remember that life is not a race, we all bloom within our own time. It’s well acknowledged how practicing meditation can help to ‘be here now’ and hence improve the quality of our life. It may help us to become more aware of our thoughts and feelings in the present moment. Although it’s not well known, there are many different types of meditation. It does not necessarily require you to sit still and try to think of nothing. A very powerful meditation technique is simply to enhance our breath awareness.

Simply, we may say that meditation is about being a mediator, an observer or witness between our inner and outer worlds. As we practice this, we may become more responsive rather than reactive. Then, from a more conscious perspective, we are more likely to successfully negotiate life’s various challenges to achieve better outcomes. Our breath is our connection between our inner and outer worlds. As a mediator, awareness of our breath is so important for enhancing self-awareness.

Breath Awareness

Sadly, so many people now-a-days breathe poorly. Most people, most of the time are not aware of their breathing. Often this may be due to so many distractions in todays modern world. Along with poor breathing, this may present us with many other problems. Many people are ‘stressed’. Maybe, they’re feeling anxious, in overwhelm, are confused, and in conflict. This may adversely affect our breathing. As an example, with short, fast and shallow chest breathing, mouth breathing and over-breathing. These chronic, poor breathing patterns can then lead to many other health issues. Simply, these problems could be because we’ve lost awareness our our breath.

We can easily stop being a victim of modern day ‘life-limiting’ illnesses by re-discovering the art of breathing. Enhancing breath awareness can turn things around for the better. Basically, learning how to breath better can help us with living a happier life. Simply by enhancing our breathing, we can easily improve our daily performance in so many aspects of life.

Recreational Breathing

I’m so fortunate that several decades ago I happened to stumble upon an ancient, powerful breathing practice. I’ve actually experienced for myself how this simple and yet also powerful breathing technique can help to improve lives. Since then, as I’ve shared this with others, how they too are amazed, through their own experience just how powerful this breathing can be. I present this now as a 3 hour seminar and ‘play-shop’.

Recreational Breathing may be described as ‘Transformational Breathwork’. Many people, over the years have said how it’s a ‘live-changing’ event. Throughout this 3 hour seminar and ‘play-shop’ you will be guided through the specific transformational breathing technique. You will discover for yourself insights into the power of breathing, to help us resolve conflicts between our inner and outer worlds. The more we connect with our breath, the more it will connect us with our true essence

Your Next Step

Here’s your opportunity to join us for the upcoming inspiring 3 hour ‘Recreational Breathing’ seminar. This is an ideal introduction to the upcoming 1 full day ‘Transformational Breathing’ seminar and ‘play-shop.

• Breath-Awareness – an inspiring presentation where you will gain a invaluable introduction to the full 1 day ‘Transformational Breathing’ seminar and ‘play-shop’.
• Recreational Breathing – a step by step guided ‘play-shop’ for experiencing the power of breathwork.

Your presenter: Ron Bass is a fully qualified Naturopath, Remedial Therapist, Counsellor and Life-Coach. Ron presents seminars and workshops, with an emphasises on a ‘holistic’ approach to wellbeing. Ron’s path in natural healing unfolded throughout the 80’s with a deep involvement in Martial Arts, Yoga and Meditation. Over several decades, Ron has developed an interest in a ‘holistic’ mind-body-emotional approach to healing and has also studied Esoteric Healing, Traditional Oriental Medicine, Hypnosis and Breathwork. Ron discovered the power of ‘breathwork’ in 1990 and coined the term ‘Recreational Breathing’ throughout the 90’s and has since, been presenting breathing seminars and workshops to thousands of people.

Upcoming Event:

‘Recreational Breathing’ – 3 hour Seminar & ‘Play-shop’ – including ‘Breath-Awareness’ – 2pm – Saturday, 21st November 2026 at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast – For more info. & to book – please click here –