Exploring the impact of focused awareness and breath control on clarity, state and connection.

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Exploring the impact of focused awareness and breath control on clarity, state and connection.

01/12/2024

By Richard Husseiny

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Richard Husseiny's session at the UKSCA 2024 conference invited participants to shift from logical thinking to embodied awareness. Focusing on mindfulness, breathwork, and the body's electromagnetic energy, Husseiny encouraged deeper self-connection and presence. His methods emphasised the importance of softening and tuning into the body's natural rhythms.

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