Pneuma Breathwork: I felt like I was flying through the clouds.
Have you ever tried something completely outside your comfort zone and found it transformed you in unexpected ways?
Last night, I experienced Pneuma breathwork for the first time—wow, what a journey.
A friend invited me to join him at UVic for this session. He’s someone I admire—not just for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, but for the calm and composed way he carries himself through personal challenges. When he extended the invitation, I said yes without hesitation, curious about the experience and open to exploring something new.
Pneuma Breathwork is a powerful technique for expanding consciousness and diving deep into self-knowledge. It involves sustained breathing, a specific musical sequence, and focused intention. Together, they create a space where infinite possibilities for inner exploration can emerge.
The session began with me lying on a camping mat, wrapped in a blanket, and wearing an eye mask. The room was dark, the music loud and cinematic, and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.
At first, I had all sorts of questions running through my head: Do I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow? Did I respond to that email? I wish I brought a thicker mat! I laughed at myself, but I kept trying to quiet my mind. That’s the beauty of practices like this—they challenge you to rise above your thoughts and just be.
As the music intensified, I still hadn’t experienced anything profound. I heard my friend next to me breathing heavily, which made me laugh internally. But then I reminded myself: Stay present. Trust the process.
Suddenly, I felt it. It was as if I was flying through the clouds, weightless and free. For a brief moment, everything flowed effortlessly, and when the music stopped, I felt like I’d woken up from a deep journey.
The overwhelming sense of peace, love, and alignment I felt was something I’ll never forget.
This experience reminded me of three powerful truths:
The answers I’m looking for are already inside of me.
So often, we seek external solutions for how we act and feel. But when was the last time you truly went inward? When did you pause in stillness to reflect deeply on your emotions, triggers, and past experiences?
It’s easy to place blame on others for triggering us, but the truth is, we can’t control their actions—only our reactions. Acceptance becomes the key. If someone chooses to act out, that’s on them. What I can control is how I respond.
By turning inward and cultivating my own peace and clarity, I can navigate these situations with greater calm and understanding. The sooner I embrace this truth, the faster I can heal, grow, and move forward.
If I stop running from my pain, I open the door to healing.
Trauma is a personal subject and comes in many forms, so I can only speak from my experience. I can’t rewrite the past—what happened, happened. If I keep avoiding or running from it, it will always follow me. When I choose to face it, embrace discomfort, and try new ways to process it, I give myself a chance to heal.
Acceptance doesn’t mean I won’t feel sadness, anger, or frustration. It means acknowledging I can’t change the past. It’s on me to go inward and work through the pain. Acceptance is not a one time act—it’s an ongoing journey, one that demands courage but is essential for growth.
The more open-minded I am, the more opportunities I discover.
I’m not saying you need to try Pneuma breathwork, but my experience reminded me how embracing an open mind can lead to growth and unexpected opportunities. Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have considered trying something like this. But when my friend invited me, I thought, why not?
I realized I had nothing to lose. Either it would be a transformative experience that helps me grow, or it wouldn’t resonate, and I’d simply move on. Not everything will be the right fit, but you’ll never know unless you try.
When you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone, you open the door to learning more about yourself. By approaching this experience with an open heart and mind, I rose above my fears and found something truly transformative. Moving forward, I’ll continue to embrace opportunities that foster peace and happiness with curiosity and courage.
Thank you for taking the time to read my experience and reflections.
In a world full of distractions and external noise, taking the time to go inward can be transformative. Whether it’s through breathwork, meditation, or simply sitting in solitude, these moments of self-reflection can unlock a deeper sense of peace and clarity.
I hope this inspires you to embrace new experiences with an open heart—you never know what you might discover about yourself.
I’d love to hear from you—have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone to find peace and clarity? Reply to this email and share your experience; I’m always inspired by your stories!
