Modern life often keeps the nervous system in a state of constant alert, braced even when nothing is wrong, with too little time in the rest and repair state where recovery happens. Breathwork and bodywork help the body feel safe enough to slow down.

The breath is the quickest way in: slowing and deepening it signals safety to the body directly, and the system begins to shift from activation into rest. Many people notice more calm, clarity and grounding, and over time an improved ability to respond to life rather than react to it.

You cannot force a nervous system to change. It changes when it feels safe, and everything here is built around that.

This is the heart of my work. Most people who come to me are somewhere in that territory: burnt out, in transition, or living through a change, chosen or not, that has taken the ground from under them. Often they understand exactly what is happening and are still exhausted, because the familiar ways of coping run on the very system that is depleted.

Breathwork and bodywork work underneath the thinking. They give the body space to pause, settle, and begin to recover. With burnout especially, two things matter: the order of the work, rest and safety before anything demanding, and consistency, because a system that has been running on empty for years does not refill in a single session. That is why I work through an eight week programme rather than one-off sessions.

The work doesn't push for outcomes while everything is shifting. It builds ground to stand on, so change can happen at a pace your body can trust.

This work can be helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply aware that something needs to shift.

You might live mostly in your head, find it hard to switch off, or notice stress and tension building in your body. You may be going through a period of change, or just feeling stretched, tired, or not quite like yourself.

The work offers a way to slow things down and make space to process what you're holding, physically and emotionally. You don't need a clear problem, and you don't need to be in crisis. Curiosity, or a sense that something feels off, is often enough.

If you're unsure, start gently: come to a group session, or book a free discovery call and we'll work it out together. And if I don't think this work is right for you, I'll tell you honestly and point you toward what might help instead.

Each session begins with a short conversation, to check in and understand what is present for you on the day. You may be invited to set a simple intention, or just to notice what you'd like support with. Nothing needs preparing or explaining.

From there, I guide you through breathwork and, where suitable, gentle body-based practices to support grounding and awareness. There is no standard to reach and no way to do it wrong. Sessions move at a pace that feels respectful and safe, and you remain in control throughout: always welcome to pause, adjust, or ask questions.

Time is included at the end for rest and integration, so you leave grounded rather than raw. You're welcome to journal, or simply take a moment before moving on with your day.

Changing the rhythm and depth of your breath changes the signals your body receives. Slow, steady breathing tells the nervous system it is safe, and the body responds: breathing settles, muscles soften, the system begins to downshift. Fuller, more active breathing can gently mobilise what the body has been holding. A session moves between the two, always within what your system can comfortably use.

Along the way you may notice warmth, tingling, shifts in emotion, sometimes tears, sometimes memories, and sometimes very little at all. All of it is normal, and it varies from person to person and session to session. Nothing needs to be forced or performed; my job is to watch, pace, and adjust, so your body can respond in its own time.

Only ever with your clear agreement. Nothing hands-on happens without being discussed and agreed first, every time, and you can change your mind at any point, including mid-session.

Bodywork is the more hands-on of the two: gentle, respectful touch that supports awareness and helps the body release what it has been holding. Breathwork is mostly guided through breath and awareness, and may occasionally include light, supportive touch, again, only if agreed. All sessions are fully clothed.

And if you would prefer no touch at all, that is completely fine. Just say so, and the work adapts.

Online sessions are guided verbally, with breath, awareness, and self-directed practices.

No. You remain aware and in control throughout, and you're free to pause, adjust, or stop at any time, without needing a reason.

It's worth saying more, because many of the people I work with have spent years holding everything together. Strong feelings can sometimes surface during breathwork: emotion, tears, release. That is not losing control. You stay present and aware the whole way through, and the pacing is built so nothing arrives faster than you can meet it.

Letting go here is something you do by choice, a little at a time, with someone minding the pace.

No. There's space to speak at the beginning and end if you'd like to, but there is no expectation to share, and you never need to explain or analyse your experience.

Many of the people I work with spend their whole lives being articulate. Here, you're welcome to put that down. Keep your experience private, stay with what's happening in your body, and let that be enough.

None at all. Many people come to breathwork and bodywork for the first time through Her Wilder Nature.

Everything is guided clearly and gently, offered as an invitation rather than an instruction, and there is nothing to get right. You'll be encouraged to listen to your body and move at whatever pace feels right for you.

If you'd like the easiest possible first step, the Monday Reset group session is designed exactly for that. Beginners are very welcome.

In-person sessions take place in my studio in Muswell Hill (N10), and I work with people from across North London, including Crouch End, Highgate, and the surrounding areas. Full details are shared when you book.

Not every session happens indoors, either: later in the programme, a session can become a guided walk in Highgate Wood, training the breath in movement.

If you're not based locally, online sessions are available worldwide.

Yes, online sessions are available worldwide, and many people appreciate working from the comfort of their own home.

In-person sessions allow for shared physical presence and, where agreed, hands-on bodywork. Online sessions focus on guided breathwork, awareness practices, and nervous system regulation; the bodywork element is adapted into guided self-contact and awareness rather than touch. Both formats are gentle, paced by you, and genuinely effective, the breath doesn't care about the distance.

The programme runs fully in either format, or a blend of the two, and we can work out together which feels most supportive.

Because breathwork works with the nervous system, there are some situations where it may not be appropriate or may need to be adapted.

If any of the following apply to you, please let me know before booking so we can make sure this work is safe and supportive for you.

Medical considerations

• Epilepsy

• Detached retina or glaucoma

• Osteoporosis

• Cardiovascular or heart conditions

• Recent surgery or significant injury that has not fully healed

• Pregnancy

• Asthma (breathwork may still be possible, but please bring your inhaler and let me know in advance)

Psychological considerations

• A prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

• Psychotic or borderline psychotic states

• Any mental health condition that may affect your ability to engage safely in practices involving strong emotional or physical sensations

If any of these apply, this work may not be appropriate at this time, or it may need to be adapted. We can explore this together during a consultation and decide what feels safe and supportive.

If you’re unsure whether this work is right for you, you’re welcome to book a free consultation, email me at hello@herwildernature.com, or check in with your GP.

Breathwork and bodywork are not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment. They may complement other forms of support, but they do not replace professional care.

Your safety and wellbeing always come first.

You don't need to do anything complicated.

It's best to avoid a heavy meal for 60 to 90 minutes before the session, and to go easy on caffeine that day if you can.

For online sessions, you'll need a stable internet connection, a quiet space where you won't be interrupted, and somewhere comfortable to lie down, sit, or move gently, such as a yoga mat, bed, or soft surface. A blanket helps you stay warm.

For in-person sessions, just bring water, and an eye mask and journal if you have them. A journal can be useful for noting anything that comes up, or simply for taking a moment to reflect afterwards.

Either way, wear comfortable clothing that lets you breathe and move freely. Everything else is provided, and you can arrive as you are.

Group sessions are £25 online and £40 in person, kept intentionally small (maximum 6 people) and held in Muswell Hill.

One-to-one work always begins with a free discovery call. From there, a single taster session, 75 minutes of gentle breathwork and light bodywork, is £130 in person or £100 online, and if you join the programme within a month, it comes off the price.

The eight-week programme is £130 a session: £1,040 in person, or £800 online at £100 a session. You can pay in full or in two instalments. Before I launch fully in September, I'm taking five founding clients at £70 a session, £560 in all, in exchange for honest feedback on the experience.

If cost feels like a barrier at the moment, you're welcome to email me at hello@herwildernature.com.

Workplace pricing is shared on request, and depends on your team, the format, and what would serve you best, from a single lunch-and-learn to a regular series.

You can read more about workplace sessions [here](link to /workplace-sessions), book a discovery call, or email me at hello@herwildernature.com, and we'll work out what fits.

Once, yes. New clients can book a single taster session, gentle breathwork and light bodywork, as a first step, and it always begins with a free discovery call. Beyond that, one-to-one work happens inside the eight-week programme, because the deeper work needs the ground the programme builds. Past programme clients can return for single sessions whenever life asks.

Because of how the nervous system actually changes. A single breathwork session can feel wonderful, but a system that has been braced for years does not reorganise in an afternoon. Real change comes from consistency: a daily practice, weekly sessions, and work that builds in the right order, rest before steadiness, steadiness before capacity.

There is also a safety reason. The mistake I see most often in this field is a powerful session given to a system in no state to receive it. Depletion doesn't need intensity; it needs ground first. Inside the programme, I know where your system is from week to week, so the deeper work arrives when you are genuinely ready for it, not when the calendar happens to have a free slot.

That is also why the taster session stays deliberately gentle, and why single sessions beyond it are reserved for people who have completed the programme. It isn't a sales structure. It is how the work works.m description

Then you shouldn't pay for it. If, after our first two sessions, you feel this isn't right for you, I'll refund everything beyond those two sessions. I say two because the first is where we assess and begin gently; by the second, you'll know what the work actually feels like.