Join us to support the childless community
JOIN US TO SUPPORT THE CHILDLESS COMMUNITY
We have collaborated with the wonderful Nikky from Innabox to design an enamel pin in support of those navigating the complex journey of being childless not by choice (CNBC) or struggling with infertility. The pin symbolises both the deep emotions and grief of this experience, as well as the resilience found in healing and seeking the light.
Our vision for the pin is to engender solidarity, raise awareness and reduce stigma around this important community. Please show your support by wearing a pin, whether you identify as CNBC, know someone who does or just feel called to support this important cause. Every pin counts
Bringing breath to our childless community
We are all in this together
If you are involuntarily childless (childless not by conscious choice (cnbc)) and interested in exploring self-empowered healing & well-being on a 1:1 basis and / or as part of a community, then you have arrived in a supportive space here.
Hello my name is Rachel, and I'm a Breath & Body Practitioner. I am a 40 odd year old lady living in Derby (UK), and I am involuntarily childless.
If you feel called, I share some of my childless journey here.
I HAVE A VISION - TO 'BRING BREATH' TO THE INVOLUNTARILY CHILDLESS, RAISE AWARENESS AND REDUCE STIGMA
I founded Papillon Breathwork in 2023, with a vision to bring Breath and Body therapy to our involuntarily childless community. To support childless women and men globally (through face to face and online connections) in their infertility and childless healing journey, through conscious breath & body work and creative community connection.
If you would like to join our Facebook page and/or group, for;
A breathing circle for the involuntarily childless community, focussed on self-empowered healing and well-being (physically, emotionally and spiritually) through breath and body work. The perfect space for people who are ready to instil positive changes to their life. Facing and exhaling the past, courageously inhaling a new brighter version of ourselves.
🌬️ BREATHING AWARENESS & EXPERIENCES
🌬️ HOW TO USE THE BREATH: INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES
🌬️ BREATHING CIRCLES: SUPPORT GROUPS
🌬️ EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: FOUNDATIONAL BREATHWORK CONCEPTS🌬️ ACCESS TO PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC BREATHWORKER
🌬️ HOLISTIC HEALTH CONCEPTS, TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
then please join us here***CLICK LINK Papillon Breathwork Facebook page and group as a founding member, dedicated breathing space for our involuntarily childless community.
WHAT PAPILLON BREATHWORK IS CURRENTLY OFFERING
In addition to our online group mentioned above, I am also currently available for 1:1 Breathwork sessions to both men and women, face to face in the East Midlands and online for those further away. A space to deep dive, to be open and authentic, to feel held and supported, to breathe and release.
To find out about Breathwork and how it could support you, in more detail click here, and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the possibility of taking a journey together, then please reach out for a free initial connection.
FUTURE OFFERINGS, EVENTS & COLLABORATIONS
There are many avenues and opportunities currently being considered. Please contact me if any of these resonate with you:
- Free group breathing experiences: A ~60 minute online group experience that is perfect for dipping your toe in to the breathwork modality to see how it can support our day to day wellbeing.
During our time together we; ground ourselves through breath meditation, experience a specific breath activity in line with our weekly theme (e.g. how to alleviate stress) and then integrate creatively (e.g drawing/painting/sharing with the group). We close with a Q&A on anything and everything 'breath'. - Support circle (Online): A monthly in person cnbc Breathing Circle over zoom. Time and space for us to be together in circle - community, to share and breathe in confidential, supportive and judgement-free space. *Details below / at bottom of the page.
- Therapeutic (In person): A monthly in person cnbc Breathing Circle (Derby). Time and space for us to be together in circle - community, to share, to breathe and release as a group.
- Light connection: A monthly in person Creative Craft Circle (Derby). Time to bring a little light to the dark. Getting in touch with our creativity, learning new skills, being together with kindred spirits, without needing to navigate people talking about their babies/children. Just having a cuppa, a chat and making cool things to take home. I have lots of ideas for the Creative Craft Circle, like candle making, jewellery making, arts, an essential oil mix class. But if you have ideas to offer then I would love to hear from you! I am on a mission to open up to new experiences and test my creative skills and I'd love to share that with others.
If you're interested in joining the East Midlands cnbc Papillon Breathwork community, for Breathing Circles (beginners will be welcome) and / or Creative Craft Circle, then please connect with me.
If you'd be interested in hearing updates as things progress and / or collaborate together then please connect with me.
WHY HAVE WE CALLED THIS 'PAPILLON BREATHWORK'?
First and foremost, 'Papillon' is the French word for butterfly - A beautiful creature that goes through an inevitably uncomfortable transformation, through a period of rest, before finally emerging fully formed and frankly quite fabulous. This is very much how a healing journey can play out following trauma and grief, making the butterfly a powerful symbol of childless Breathwork.
Meet the team - Rachel, Oscar & Rudi
The healing power of the Papillon
Incidentally, Papillons are also delightful little dogs, of which I happen to be blessed to journey with and have played a big part in my own healing journey (and that of the clients that visit HQ). How could I not dedicate this work to them? Thank-you to my magical Paps, past and present - Yogi, Oscar, Rudi and Mojo. I will be forever grateful for your presence in my life.