Change is possible, one breath at a time
First Wednesday of the Month, May-September, 2026, 6-7:30pm.
TITLE When she came to me, it wasn’t just one thing she was carrying.
It was the build-up.
The kind that comes from living through uncertain times and the pressure to keep going. From not quite knowing how to feel what’s actually there.
Tension in the body.
Disrupted sleep.
Easily frustrated and a nervous system that that didn’t feel safe to soften
If you’re living with ongoing pain, a health diagnosis, or symptoms that don’t fully resolve-you may recognize this.
We all know stress affects the body. But what happens when fear, uncertainty, and anxiety don’t have a safe place to move? These don’t disappear. They solidify and get stuck.
In the breath.
In the chest.
In the subtle holding patterns we barely notice- but still live inside of.
As we worked together, she began to see how much she had been holding. Not because she didn’t want to feel, but because she didn’t know if it would be safe to. This is where so many people get stuck. The body carrying what feels too much, while the mind keeps trying to manage, override, or push through.
But the body isn’t the problem. It’s where the work begins.
Not by forcing release,
but by creating the conditions where the system can gradually untangle.
So I’ll ask you, gently What might your body be holding right now-something that hasn’t yet found a safe way to move?
Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, chronic pain, or simply the weight of these times, you are welcome to join us. We offer small group BREATH sessions using therapeutic touch, sound, and movement—designed to help your body release or rejuvenate at its own pace.
BOOKINGS: New breathers receive an extra half-hour guided orientation, returning breathers join a 90-minute deepening session.
Receive 50% off (limited spaces), offered with trust and intention, so breathwork remains accessible and sustainable. Standard rate $39. Payment via Venmo @ Davel-Patel or call Davel & book ahead #515 525 6323. Questions? Email davelpatel@aurabreath.com to reserve your spot.