Praise

ECSTATIC BREATHWORK GROUPS

Thanks Shantell, this Ecstatic Breath Introduction produced one of my deepest meditative states I have experienced in over 6 years of practice. I have been having increasing levels of non-specific anxiety in recent times and your workshop has been an effective relief for me.
Peter, Property Evaluator, 50's, after intro breathe

Shantell's Ecstatic Breath playshop was a reflective journey for me. I found myself releasing and letting go from the very first meditation practice. Her calming voice and wonderful use of percussive instruments with beautiful music all contributed to the ambiance and experience. Some of the exercises were a challenge, but through using the breath and the voice, I was able to break through some of my discomfort. Thank you Shantell for your support and lovely work. If you haven't yet experienced Shantell's work, I strongly recommend it. She is a beautiful, wise woman who is open to sharing and learning and guiding you through your own personal journeys, whatever that may be.
Charlotte, teacher, 30's, after whole course

I appreciate the value of the total experience which gave me a feeling of presence and connection with my being ….. moving me to express the emotion I had arising from the inner abyss.
A moment of presence
Deep up!
on the inside
where lies my
Reflection
Of the “Outside”
World ….
The sadness wells
downward to
the “top”
of my inner sky
as tears
escape rejoicing
my eyes
John Arena, 60's, after Bio-energetic Heart Opener

Maiden of the moonlit dance
Imagine a world..
A world where hearts met hearts and held each others hand.
Where compassion connected us like a web.
Where we could send love and heal each other just with our heart felt intention.
Where we saw tension, anger and fear dissolve before our very eyes because we offered up our heart space.
Where we danced our journey for our own hearts, the heart of the mother and others....
What a world it would be.
Anneka, 30's, after shamanic breath trance dance

PRIVATE SESSIONS

There is something unique in my session today, unlike anything I have experienced with other breathwork practitioners.  I don't understand what took place, however, I did go to some deep, rich, loving spaces that left me feeling more hopeful.
As I journalled after the session, I found myself writing an affirmation given to me by a kinesiologist a few years ago: "I am loveable", seeing it through different eyes now, I saw it as 2 words, “Love-Able!!” Like an epiphany, I recognised being able to love myself, I become love-able.
My deepest desire is to see others experience the kind of embodied bliss I experienced in my breathwork session with Shantell.  
Tony, singer, mid 40's

My breath washes gently back and forth,
Mind fading like a name scribbled in sand
the waves gently ebbing and flowing,
Deeper… dissolving… immersing

My heart echoes the beating spirit drum,
Quickening… pounding
Sinking into the shadow I succumb
To a dark, dense nasty orb of angst
tense in my chest and viscous in my throat
Howling, grunting and moaning
I strain with every nerve and sinew
To purge it with a bitter taste

Contraction bursts wide open
Unbound from the darkness
Over pouring with power and presence
The surge of energy spontaneous
I am vital, alive and fearless
I am Invincible

Then something subtler stirs
I am alone, a baby crying helplessly,
Sobbing deeply
Surrendering to a primal fear
From my weary soul is released
cheeks streaming with tears
And from deep within my belly is relieved

Again the heart beat quickens with the drum
Dumdum dumdum dumdum
I am summoned to the other world
A deeply psychedelic place
One that I have known and feared
All consciousness is unity
Non dual singularity
The whole circus has disappeared
Absolute transcendence
Timeless, deathless, darkness

I am utterly alone
The emptiness unbearable
But this time I am ready
I am breathing in deep water
Diving into these worlds
Floundering, remembering, swimming
And returning to share the way
Nick, late 30's