About us

Sometimes, we all need a quiet space to catch our breath, connect with ourselves, find calm and comfort, and appreciate the peace of the present moment. Space to Breathe creates physical, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and socially safe spaces of care and relaxation, where the stressors and pressures of life can take a back seat and allow you space to breathe. 

Concept

Space to Breathe creates a moment in time, for you to engage your senses through sensory play, mindful awareness, and sensory experiencing. Life can be fraught with stress and tension particularly in high demand political, social, family and work contexts. This causes our autonomic nervous system to be on high alert for threat, activated and ready to fight or flee. Over time, this prolonged heightened state of tension causes dis-ease, and our resources are not sufficiently replenished through rest and relaxation. We may become depleted, our batteries empty.

 

To recharge our batteries, we need to feel safe and relaxed. We need to stabilise our bodily functions, breathe and let our nervous system know that we are okay. When we breathe intentionally, play, attune to the present, and experience calm and joy through our senses, our batteries recharge, our inner resources are replenished, and we have the fortitude to manage life with strength and energy. We become more effective and appreciate the creative energy we have over our lives, and we fulfill the purpose that gives our life meaning. 

 

Space to Breathe creates such spaces of play, fun and relaxation that adults seldom create time for.

 

Approach

At Space to Breathe, we draw on experience, models, and theories that reflect evidence-based strategies for improving wellbeing; self-regulation; harmony in our interaction with ourselves, others, and the environment; and a more intentional way of living. Theories that contribute to this balanced acceptance of the duality of life, appreciative attitudes, loving kindness and mindfulness, include:

 

  • Polyvagal theory,

  • Positive psychology,

  • Sensory regulation and integration, and

  • Dialectical behaviour therapy, to name a few.