Tuesday Evening - Explore True Expression with Vaughan Dagnell
Have you ever kept quiet to keep the peace? Played small for fear of judgement? Over accomodated other people at the expense of your own voice? Been told your expression of joy, sadness, grief, anger or love is 'too much'?
All these parts of you have a role to play, and have the right to exist. They have the right to be expressed.
What happens to emotions that aren't fully expressed? They still reside in the heart and body, often leading to frustration, resentment, mental and physical health issues.
So let's Explore True Expression!
In a safe, facilitated space, you are invited to
- Move your body: shake, dance, stretch and stomp!
- Make noise without story or words: quiet, loud, smooth, edgy. Let the resonance and vibration of your voice release withheld and stagnant expression!
- Breathe: guided Conscious Connected Breathwork taking you to an altered state of consciousness where we are free from the limiting beliefs and control patterns of the thinking mind. In this safe and facilitated state, we allow self compassion and acceptance. Emotions can flow, insight land, and a rich sense of grounding and self love can emerge.
This is an immersive workshop designed to guide you out of the limitations of the thinking mind and into a state of embodied flow and harmony through movement, vocal tuning, and breathwork.
The journey begins with the physical form. We flow through a hybrid of Qigong, guided movement and freeform ‘anything-goes’ ecstatic dance. We awaken the body, release tension, and shift energy, allowing a natural sense of joy and vitality to emerge. Perhaps this is a familiar space, or perhaps we meet an edge of ‘being seen’ or ‘being allowed to be’.
Next, we explore the power of our voice as tools for self-expression and release. In a playful, supportive group environment, we experiment with sound using the five vowel tones—exploring volume, rhythm, and texture without attachment to how it ‘should’ sound. This practice helps unlock the voice, encouraging a sense of courage, creativity, and freedom as we step beyond words and into pure expression.
The journey then deepens with Conscious Connected Breathwork, a gentle yet powerful technique that supports relaxation, emotional release, and profound inner clarity. Guided to a curated playlist, this breathwork allows you to move beyond thought and into deep presence. In this state of altered conscience we nurture self acceptance, fresh perspective on stuck emotions, forgiveness, spacious self compassion.
A sharing circle opens and closes the workshop, as we co-create a safe space for growth, expansion and simply ‘being’.
This is an invitation to connect with yourself in new and expansive ways—through movement, sound, and breath. Whether you're looking to energize, release, or simply explore a deeper state of being, this is a space for transformation, presence, and self-discovery.
Thing to bring/materials required/Peparing for your session
Clothes you can move in, Yoga matt, Sheepskin/Blanket x 2 (one to lay on, one to cover you), Water, A pillow, Eyemask (optional)
Venue: The Round Tower, Black Swan Arts, Frome
Date of event: Tuesday 18 Nov
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: £15.00
No of places: 8
We never want cost to prevent anyone attending our events so please reach out to the class practitioner if you require a subsidised ticket
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing:
1. History of seizures or epilepsy
2. First Trimester of Pregnancy
3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure.
4. Psychotic episodes.
By signing up for this breathwork session, you confirm that you do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation.
You also understand that this breathwork ceremony is a space for personal exploration and healing, but it is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychiatric care or medical care.
Before your first session you will be sent an intake form that covers some of the points listed above. Please complete and return this.
Your safety and well-being are my top priorities and if you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance or talk to me on the day.
Biography
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator. Having worked in media production for over 20 years before following his passion for wellbeing, he is fully aware of the pressures of a busy life, and his work is guided by tools he continues to use to help navigate his own mental and emotional wellbeing. He strives to create spaces and experiences that allow people to thrive rather than simply survive.
Trained in level two Non-Violent Communication (NVC), motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Vaughan has also worked with people with alcohol and substance use issues, facilitating groups and offering 1:1 support. His work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life.
PLACES ARE LIMITED - Get in touch to book your spot 07949 742 055