A journey into breath, body & being

 

In the hustle of modern life, we often overlook the profound wisdom that resides within our bodies, choosing external distractions over internal awareness.

Breathing, sensing, and moving are not just bodily functions; they are gateways to a deeper state of presence. In a world that constantly pulls us outward, Bodyfulness invites you inward — to listen, feel, and reconnect.& being

 

What is Bodyfulness?

Bodyfulness is a transformative practice rooted in the idea that our body is a reservoir of intelligence waiting to be tapped.
Unlike mindfulness, which often emphasizes awareness of thought, bodyfulness centers the body itself — as a sensing, breathing, moving organism.

 

Focus on breath & the diaphragm

One of the core focuses of this workshop is breath — specifically, the diaphragmatic breath.

Many of us breathe high in the chest, shallow and disconnected from the belly. In this workshop, we explore how to awaken and engage the diaphragm, the primary breathing muscle, and restore a deep, natural breathing rhythm.

Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the most direct ways to activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the part of your nervous system responsible for rest, digestion, and recovery. It slows the heart rate, lowers cortisol, and brings the body into a state of healing.

We’ll explore:

• Breath awareness and nervous system regulation

• Techniques to relax secondary breathing muscles (like shoulders and neck)

• The link between fascia, breath, and emotional release

 

Sensing

We begin by tuning into the subtle language of sensation — the inner signals that guide us toward alignment. Tension, ease, temperature, flow — all part of your body’s vocabulary.

We sense by slowing down, bringing attention to specific body parts, and noticing physical cues like warmth, tightness, tingling, or movement.
The more we learn to listen, the more clearly the body speaks.

 

Movement

From gentle stretches to mindful walking and myofascial release, we’ll move in ways that connect rather than exhaust. Movement becomes a dialogue — a way of restoring trust in the body.

 

Workshop highlights

• Diaphragmatic breathwork & nervous system reset
  Learn and experience how to breathe deeply and freely again — to downshift your system and reclaim calm.

• Sensory exploration
  Taste, smell, hear, and feel your way back into the present through carefully guided exercises.

• Myofascial self-Massage
  Gentle techniques to release held tension and support freer breath and movement.

• Yin yoga & embodied practices
  Ground the experience with long, supported poses that work deep into connective tissue and stimulate vagal tone.

 

 

What we’ll do (5-hour workshop)

• Somatic body-awareness practices

• Guided diaphragmatic breathing & breath regulation techniques

• Meditation with sound & silence

• Movement: walking, stretching, yin yoga

• Self-touch & fascia release

• Conscious eating & tasting exercises

 

About me

I’ve been an Ayurvedic therapist for over 22 years. I work with the body’s own rhythms and systems to find sustainable balance.

As a certified yin yoga teacher, I focus on fascia, breath, and deep release.
I believe in food as medicine, breath as healing, and the body as a compass.

 

Date and location

Sunday 12 October 2025 (11:00-16:00)

 

The course will take place at Timesmore, a beautiful maison de maitre and co-working space. It is a hidden jewel close to Montgomery and offers three beautifully designed  spacious meeting rooms with a view into the garden.

Timesmore
Bd Saint Michel 47
Brussels
Metro Montgoméry

 

Language: English (but I can translate to Dutch/French)

 

Price

Early bird fee €119 incl VAT until 12 September 2025

Thereafter € 139 incl VAT

included in the fee:

• the teaching and guidance
• lunch including some healthy and delicious snacks to sense and taste (100% sugar, gluten and dairy free)
• tea and tasty water throughout the day
• a set of more than 260 guided meditations

 

Registration

Via Brussels Mindfulness, by clicking on this link.

Curious about Bodyfulness and how it relates to — or differs from — Mindfulness? Click here to find out!

 

Welcome!
Katrien and Brussels Mindfulness