A Good Kind of Scary: Poetry & Breathwork

A 5-week journey to explore emotions, breathe deeply, and write freely.

A gentle, playful space to:
💨 Connect more deeply with your breath and body
🎨 Explore emotions with curiosity and creative freedom
🖋 Integrate these experiences into poetry and self-expression

Each week, in a small group (8 max) we will explore an emotion through poetry and breathwork, approaching each feeling with curiosity and creativity. With guidance through poetry, music, breathwork, and visualization, you’ll be invited to tune into your inner world, spark your imagination, and let your writing flow naturally.

What’s Included?

• 2-hour weekly themed sessions blending conscious connected breathwork and poetry writing
• Themes: Love, Anger, Joy, Grief, Connection
• Daily breathwork practices & writing prompts
• Exploration of authentic expression
• Community for connection and accountability

About the Facilitator

Saoirse holds a BA in Psychological Studies and an MA in Creative Writing, and is a qualified Breathwork Facilitator (300 hours) as well as a Creative Mindfulness for Kids Practitioner. Her writing has appeared in Washing Windows V and The Ogham Stone, and her first novel was longlisted for the Bridport Prize. She enjoys combining her love of literature with her passion for wellbeing and encourages authentic expression in everything she does.

Reviews

“The experience was totally freeing and uplifting and it really made me feel so connected to my inner child.” – Kerry

“One word – Joy. The facilitator was so authentic, informative, non-judgemental, totally committed to our comfort and extremely generous of her time.”

“From the moment the session started right through to the end, Saoirse made me feel so safe and held in all of my vulnerability. To be honest I still don’t have words for the magic of it all and I can’t wait to do it again.” – Jess

“Sharing my feelings is often difficult but the empathy I felt during the course made it easier.”

“Saoirse has a way of intuitively tuning in to what is needed. She gently guides you through the whole process with such ease and clarity. You feel heard and seen.” – Siobhan

“Saoirse was an excellent facilitator and guided me through each session, when I became emotional she was aware and very reassuring. I felt it was a safe space and was comfortable to fully immerse myself in the breathwork session..” – Marian