Today we’d like to introduce you to Gina Avellan.
Gina, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My own personal inner journey is what brought me to Breathwork. It was a transformational experience from the first time I tried it, I had experimented with many other modalities, that worked, but were all external. They are great and serve their purpose, however, they are always not accessible and have their limitations. The BREATH is something that is with us at every moment. I Just Breathe Inc. came about organically and by the support of the community. I never thought I would be where I am now with it. Currently, I am taking a deep dive into my studies this year around different breathing practices and learning from amazing teachers that I will soon be sharing with the world!
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I would have to say this specific journey with I Just Breathe Inc. has been EXTREMELY smooth. A very different experience from any other path I have taken in the past. All my life, I struggled to be “successful.” Going to school full time and working two jobs to pay my way through college and grad school was exhausting. When I finally “made it big,” I realized I was chasing something outside of me. I ignored all the signs and listened to what others and society had to say about success. I was programmed! I am extremely thankful for that experience and it brought me to where I am now. However, if I could give some advice to someone just beginning their “career path,” I would tell them DO NOT QUESTION YOUR INTUITION… do not just do or follow a structure because it’s what you’ve been told, but rather do what works for YOU! Do YOU, create and everything will fall into place perfectly. Stay focus on doing the inner work!
Please tell us more about what you do, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I am a Breathwork practitioner, Health Coach, Reiki certified, Unified Theory trained and currently enrolled in other certifications. I assist people in achieving personal transformation via the simple practice of getting them to breathe a specific technique. I am also guided through energy and touch. Breathwork is an active meditation that by occupying the mind to create space for the body to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. This technique takes us out of the beta brain waves and into the creativity of the alpha and theta waves. This is a practice that can aid in letting go of old habits, narratives, conditioning, fears, and traumas. This practice can also assist in realigning your inner world for clarity, inspiration, and a greater sense of embodiment. Breathwork moves stuck energy and release it to allow for expansion within. As an active practice, it can bring up emotions, but the body won’t bring up anything it isn’t ready to heal. I make sure to create a comfortable container for the individual to feel safe to have their inner journey.
What do you feel are the biggest barriers today to female leadership, in your industry or generally?
I think the biggest barrier today to female leadership is what they are seeing in the mirror. Women need to stop looking outside of themselves for answers. It’s a matter of tapping back into that women instinct, using our energy to create and nourish. The only barrier is thyself…
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ijustbreathe.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: iJustBreathe1
- Facebook: i Just Breathe w/ Gina
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