Hi, I’m KateLyn, a certified Breathwork Guide with a Masters in Social Work and I guide you to use your own Breath to go from stressed and on edge to calm and connected.
Since you’re here on my bio, I’m guessing you want to know a little about me…
Ever since I can remember I’ve felt a deep ache in my heart. I grew up in a chaotic household with 5 sisters (6 of us!) and parents who truly loved us dearly but had not healed themselves – there was lots of yelling, confusion, tears, and the worst part – no one talked about it.
As a highly sensitive soul, I internalized all of it, and as a result, I never felt safe – not at home, not at school (I felt like the odd one out), not at church (I decided it didn’t make sense to me at 7 years old), and definitely not in my body.
There was no safe place.
This led to years of anxiety, panic attacks, self-loathing, disordered eating, and an exploration of the world around me and myself, desperately grasping to find something to hold onto.
I fell into the world of attention seeking, looking for solace and comfort from outside of me, and blaming others for my pain.
I tried all sorts of healing modalities, from chiropractic, acupuncture, medicine healers in Bali, Yoga, massage, you name it – and many of them helped, though they ended up being band-aids, as my pain ran much deeper.
Then I discovered Breathwork.
For the first time in my life, I felt my heart, I came back into my body; I realized I’d been dissociated most of my life, attempting to escape the pain. I was able to forgive my parents, my family, and all those who hurt me.
I released years of trauma, old emotional baggage, and for the first time in my life, I felt free, light, and hope.
You may resonate with some or parts of this, or none at all, though I know you’re here for a reason.
And, this is why I’ve made it my mission to bring the power of Breathwork to you so that you can release stress and anxiety, break free from your fears, struggles, and pain, so that you can live a joyful and happy existence, too (and have the courage to keep going even when it’s hard!)
Because you’re worth it.
In short, I’m here because Breathwork saved me – it brought me back home to myself, and I am now living the life I always dreamed of.
So what does this have to do with you?
Here are some things I know I can help you with:
- Stressed about all of the meetings, emails, and tasks you have to do everyday?
- I can help you find some peace in your mind and soul, even with your busy schedule.
- Struggle with anxiety, on edge, always feeling like the other shoes going to drop?
- I can teach you to calm your nervous system so you can truly relax.
- Busy monkey mind, can never shut off?
- I can help you quiet those thoughts bumbling around in your head so you can get some peace, quiet, and concentrate.
- Dealing with trauma and heavy emotions?
- I can help you release trauma and old emotions so you feel light and free, in body and mind.
What I do
I show you how to use your own Breath to heal your nervous system and go from stressed and on edge to calm and connected so you can live a life you love full of joy.
Who it’s for?
People who feel stressed out, on edge, and ready to make a change. If you’ve tried other things and they just don’t work, this is for you. This is for someone who wants to be empowered – I teach you how to access the healing power within you to heal your own body and nervous system through the breath. If you don’t want to feel less stress or change, this is not for you.
Why it’s special?
I offer a unique approach to healing, as I’m trained as a Breathwork Guide, Certified Yoga Instructor, trauma-informed, and also have my Masters in Social Work. I pull from everything in my background in order to offer you a bottom-up (body based/breath) approach, tying it with a top-down (cognitive and understanding) approach so you can heal and live a more stress-free life.
I come from humble beginnings and keep it very down to Earth – I’ve been told I’m approachable and a ray of sunshine – so you can count on that 🙂
Lastly, I use the healing power of the heart and my intuition to help you discover the stillness inside of you that’s always been there – you are the healer, you are the power, I’m just here to walk with you on your path.
My Values and Approach to Breathwork
What can you expect when you come to a group or individual session?
These 5 values are infused into everything I do.
1. Safe space
- I will ALWAYS create a safe space – this is the #1 most important thing to me so that you can be you and show up however you need – no judgment here!
- I tune into your energy and needs and am always open to suggestions and feedback.
- I promise to lead with my heart and come to the session grounded.
2. Trust
- This includes creating a space where you trust in yourself AND the process and our partnership.
- To me this is a partnership – and with that trust flows both ways.
3. Clean, Open, and Spacious
- Everything comes from the goodness of my heart – this creates a clean, open and spacious environment.
- With openness and spaciousness you are all able to be exactly who you need to be in each and every moment – no judgments.
4. Empowering
- YOU are the medicine – meaning that all you need is already inside of you. There is nothing wrong with you and you are not broken – my intention is to guide you back to that inner knowing, to your healing power inside.
- YOU are the creator of your life – YOU are capable of creating a flowy, connected, and harmonious life.
5. Flowy, Fun, & Grounded
- This space is meant to feel graceful and embody a sense of ease.
- Healing is not necessarily linear, and with this we can embrace the flow of the healing process – whether it feels fun or joyful or gritty and hard – it all gets to be here.
- There is a duality in healing – at times it will feel flowy and airy and at other times we will focus on grounding ourselves – again, it all gets to be here 🙂
Breathe with KateLyn BWK Breathwork App
Heart-centered professionally guided Breathwork sessions to calm, clear, and energize.
Easy to follow breaths with intuitively chosen music.
