Diwali falls this Sunday, a festival of light, togetherness and becoming, and I wanted to mark it with my queer family. This is a curated breathwork and sound bath journey for gay, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary and queer folk, and anyone in our community looking for a softer, more connected way into winter.
About this workshop
Hi all! I’m Ryan at @thebreathmanifest, a certified breathwork and sound facilitator, and a gay South Asian man who grew up with Diwali as one of the brightest weeks of the year. I’d love to invite you to a conscious connected breathwork and sound bath journey.
I host these in my home for a small group, and keeping it small is deliberate, it means there’s room for everyone to be properly met, and for the group to connect rather than just share a room for two hours.
So many queer spaces in London are built around nights out, and those have their place, but it’s rare to find a room where you can be fully yourself without a drink in your hand or music too loud to talk over. This is meant to be that room. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional release, deeper connection, or simply a space to breathe, this session offers a heart-opening experience in a safe and affirming space. Conscious connected breathwork taps into an altered state of consciousness that can be profound and deeply healing, and it tends to bring a real sense of connection, both to yourself and to the people around you.
Flow
What to expect
A grounding introduction to Conscious Connected Breathwork
Connecting partner exercises and somatic movement
Visualisation meditation
A guided Conscious Connected Breathwork journey to help you release what no longer serves you, in a space held with care and intention
A powerful sound healing immersion, using handmade traditional bowls from the Himalayas, where I trained
Tea and Indian sweets to celebrate Diwali, oracle cards and an optional sharing circle
Hi all! I’m Ryan at @thebreathmanifest, a certified breathwork and sound facilitator, and a gay South Asian man who grew up with Diwali as one of the brightest weeks of the year. I’d love to invite you to a conscious connected breathwork and sound bath journey.
I host these in my home for a small group, and keeping it small is deliberate, it means there’s room for everyone to be properly met, and for the group to connect rather than just share a room for two hours.
So many queer spaces in London are built around nights out, and those have their place, but it’s rare to find a room where you can be fully yourself without a drink in your hand or music too loud to talk over. This is meant to be that room. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional release, deeper connection, or simply a space to breathe, this session offers a heart-opening experience in a safe and affirming space. Conscious connected breathwork taps into an altered state of consciousness that can be profound and deeply healing, and it tends to bring a real sense of connection, both to yourself and to the people around you.
The theme
The theme of this one is the festival of light, and it’s a personal one for me. Diwali has always brought a sense of light and renewal to the rest of my year. So the session will be about lighting your own flame heading into winter, what keeps it going, what tends to blow it out, and how you protect it without shutting everything else away.
For a lot of us, dimming our light was something we learnt early, toning it down at family gatherings, at work, on the street, in rooms where we weren’t sure we’d be safe. We’ll sit with where you might still be doing that a little, and what it could look like to be more visible and take up space in the places you usually fade into the background. Coming out tends to be something we keep doing in different rooms throughout our lives, and this is a gentle space to explore what being seen asks of you, and what it gives back.
Who it’s for
You don’t need any connection to Diwali to come. If you’re queer and South Asian and festivals like this have sometimes felt complicated at home, you’re especially welcome to celebrate it here in a way that feels like yours.
This space is centred on LGBTQ+ people, with allies very welcome too. It’s also a chance to meet other like-minded, conscious queer people, should you be open to building meaningful connections, friendships and a bit of chosen family.
No previous breathwork or sound experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome.