Ecstatic Breath with live music

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‘Ecstatic Breath’ is an improvised soundscape with handpan, keyboard, live electronics and breathwork to guide you into a state of bliss and deep relaxation. But this isn't just about relaxation; it's a journey of self-discovery. You are invited to dive into the depths of your inner world. We will explore the boundaries between meditation and performance, feeling into the contrast between sound & silence, quick & slow, light & dark.

We are Lieneke and Ayşegül Ivy and we are super excited to introduce Ecstatic Breath at this beautiful location Metaal Kathedraal. Ayşegül Ivy is a classical pianist from Turkey and Lieneke is a breathwork teacher playing the handpan from the Netherlands.

During this unique experience, you become a part of the performance as you surrender to the rhythm of your breath. It is both a performance and breathwork experience that takes about 1 hour, with 20-30 minutes of intense breathing together (4 rounds with breath retention). We will be a maximum of 22 people and there will be a spaceholder present.

*To be comfortable during the breathwork, please make sure to bring a yoga mat & a blanket.

Information
19:50 - Doors open
20:00 - Welcome & explanation breathwork
20:15 - Opening meditation
20:30 - Ecstatic Breath
21:00 - Resting
21:15 - Sharing circle
21:30 - Closing
It will be a play between live music and breath. The intense breathing together will be around 30 minutes (4 rounds with breath holds).

This event is partly funded by Gemeente Utrecht.

Contraindications
As this breathwork is a strong and intense practice, please let me know beforehand if you have any of the following conditions: pregnancy, a history of aneurisms, cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, epilepsy, seizures, vision problems, detached retina, glaucoma, osteoporosis. You will receive adjustments in breathing so it is also possible for you to join. If you have any questions or wondering if you can participate, you can always contact me (breathewithlien@gmail.com) to discuss the possibilities.