Field Notes

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I guide you through a shaking practice, perfect to help release unwanted energy from our bodies to help us return to a regulated baseline. Great if you're tired and wired or have anxious or nervous energy. It's one of my favourite ways to return to a more regulated embodied state . I hope you enjoy!

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie...

This week I’m sharing one of my personal favourite practices. Legs up the wall!

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie, a breathwork practitioner, a single mum to two young boys, and someone who believes that nobody is broken and nobody needs fixing. I’m passionate about making well-being something that doesn't require us to follow trends and fads, buy expensive ge...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I’m guiding you though an activity I do with many of my 1:1 client. It’s a transformational tool to help keep you on track with your intentions that you may (or may not) have set in January. I’ve linked to the original episode below in case you’ve not done this before. It can also work as a stand-alone exercise too.

Its a great time of year to check back in with intent...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

I wanted to continue exploring some foundational breathwork techniques with you all. There is never a one size fits all approach to doing anything and breathwork is certainly no different. This is another of my favourite practices. Really good for helping to bring an awareness to your body.

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie, a breathwork practitioner, a single mum...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

I wanted to continue exploring some foundational breathwork techniques with you all. There is never a one size fits all approach to doing anything and breathwork is certainly no different. This is one of my absolute favourites with so many health benefits, not only does this practice help to regulate and calm but it helps repair that connection between brain and body - body and brain. Let me know how you get on!

I’m so hap...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

Someone asked me the other day where the best place to start is with a breathwork practice. Whilst there’s not a one size fits all answer this is one of my fave places to begin. I cover a little bit about the why an what to look out for but honestly just give it a go and feel for yourself.

As always ask any questions x

I’m so happy you found your...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week is all about tuning into your body and I offer a longer practice. Let me know what you think!

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie, a breathwork practitioner, a single mum to two young boys, and someone who believes that nobody is broken and nobody needs fixing. I’m passionate about making well-being something that doesn't require us to follow t...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

I wanted to continue making a little space for grief this week with a nice soothing practice where we focus on lengthening the outbreath and slowing the breath down with some short pauses.

Do let me know if there are any practices you’d like to try or any topics you’d like me to cover.

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophi...

In this week’s episode I’m inviting some space for our grief, both personal and collective.

I touch on the work of Francis Weller and his gates of grief, I’ve posted them here, I cover the main 5 but here are two additional gates. They’re taken from his book The Wild Edge of Sorrow

Synopsis of the Gates of Grief, from Frances Weller’s book,

“The Wild Edge of Sorrow”

“Grief and love are sisters, woven together from the beginning. Their kinship

reminds us that there is no love that doe...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I cover something a little different, a self-led practice exploring your own breath at a pace that feels good in your body. This is one of my personal favourite practices, hope you enjoy!

Do let me know if there are any practices you’d like to try or any topics you’d like me to cover.

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I go down the rabbit hole of honesty of full expression and why it’s so important. So many of us diminish our voice without even realising and this often-subconscious act takes its toll. I’m absolutely fascinated by our voices, the rich stories they carry, the vulnerabilities and the capacity they hold to enable us to step into ourselves fully.

I truly believe the world needs our unique voices more than ever right...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I wanted to offer a longer deeper practice. I can’t believe this is Field Note 10! I really struggle with motivation for social media but this is something I’m absolutely loving doing. I really appreciate all your comments both on here and in real life. It feels like a nice way to share some of this work in a way that feels more aligned that in those 30 second reels.

Do let me know if...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week offers a moment of reflection, a chance to drop back in with any intentions that were stirring at the beginning of the year. Imbolc, meaning in the belly, is a time of preparation and tending. Not with a loud fanfare but a quiet resolve.

Not all beginnings are visible

Not all growth is loud

Lots of love,

Sophie x

I’m so happy yo...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I offer a practice for all the empaths who are feeling world events. I believe we get to move through life with a big open compassionate heart and engage with what’s happening to our fellow humans whilst resourcing ourselves to be able to stay present and engaged should we feel called to act and support.

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sop...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I’m sharing one of my favourite gratitude practices, it’s my favourite because it doesn’t require everything to be going to plan. There’s magic in the ordinary x

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie, a breathwork practitioner, a single mum to two young boys, and someone who believes that nobody is broken and nobody needs fixing. I’m pa...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week is the last of the New Year posts, I take you through a process I use with clients if they are looking for clarity around making decisions. It’s a wonderful tool this time of year when many of us begin to ponder change as we pass through the threshold to the New Year.

I refer to some questions in the audio, I’ll pop them here too for reference. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

This week I’m guiding you though an activity I do with many of my 1:1 clients. It’s a transformational tool to help keep you on track with your intentions for the year ahead. Not just in January.

I’d love to hear how you get on with it, let me know if you feel called.

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

We live in an urgency culture where we believe everything needs to be done expeditiously our social media feeds compound this beaming in messages of more to do lists and hacks adding more and more to our overworked brains and bodies. What if I told you that the constant pressure and this constant urgency is creating an environment within your body that doesn’t feel safe. Over the years many of us have conflated productivity and self-wor...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

I wanted to discuss some louder emotions. Last week I was talking about, what was I talking about? Last week I was talking about not over-regulating and I really wanted to talk about one of my favourite emotions and one that I believe is really misunderstood, especially if you are a woman and that’s rage. Honestly, rage is one of the most exquisite emotions. Definitely not one to be repressed or pushed down and I believe...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy….

A little bit of a change of pace from last week which was all about the rage. This week I wanted to talk about grief as recently a few people have approached me in that strange way that the universe works and asked about grief and specifically what sort of breathwork can help with grief and I’ll be honest it’s something that’s really alive for me at the moment as well. Probably cried most days an...

Welcome to Field Notes - The Breathwork Podcast that’s actually a mini weekly class but that’s not as catchy…. This week is all about when being calm isn't always the answer, this comes up a lot with my clients. Enjoy!

I’m so happy you found your way here, here’s a little bit about me.

I’m Sophie, a breathwork practitioner, a single mum to two young boys, and someone who believes that nobody is broken and nobody needs fixing. I’m passionate about making well-being something that doesn't require us to follow trends...

Field Notes 1

Introductions and a grounding breathwork practice. In this first episode i offer a little introduction of what I hope these session will offer.

I talk about substack as the platform I’ve chosen to share with however I’ve since moved to a podcast so ignore that bit :)

If you'd like to join me on instagram you can find me here https://www.instagram.com/sophie.kirkton/ or visit my website https://sophiekirkton.co.uk/

The waiver bit

This breathwork session is for general wellbeing and relaxation purp...