In Collaboration with the Arachnoiditis and Chronic Menengitis Collaborative Research Network (ACMCRN)

I'm pleased to announce this workshop series as part of a special collaboration with the ACMCRN, focusing particularly on individuals managing chronic spine conditions. This partnership represents our shared commitment to expanding access to integrative approaches for pain management and bringing these valuable methods to those who need them most.

The ACMCRN recognizes the significant potential of somatic practices and breathwork as complementary approaches to conventional spine care and, more broadly, to fundamental healing from traumatic  conditions.  Together, we're working to create a community and provide a platform for more comprehensive support for those navigating the complex journey of chronic pain management.

Workshop Overview

In this transformative 90-minute workshop, I'll guide you through the powerful connection between boundaries, breathwork, and chronic pain healing. As someone who has navigated this journey personally before guiding others, I understand that true healing begins when we reclaim our agency and establish clear boundaries as the foundation for deeper transformation.

What You'll Experience

This interactive workshop combines thoughtful discussion, practical exercises, and guided breathwork designed to give you immediate tools for your healing journey. We'll explore how the body communicates through sensation and how establishing healthy boundaries creates the necessary container for healing to unfold.

Workshop Highlights:

Understanding Boundaries as Protection

• Discover how boundaries serve as your personal energy conservation system
• Learn to recognize the direct connection between boundary violations and pain flare-ups
• Explore the five essential types of boundaries: physical, emotional, energetic, time, and mental

Developing Somatic Awareness

• Practice identifying how your body signals boundary violations before your mind recognizes them
• Experience a guided body scanning exercise to build your somatic intelligence
• Learn to interpret physical sensations as valuable information rather than just "symptoms"

The Power of Effective Communication

• Discover how to use clear, direct language to protect your energy
• Practice setting boundaries with healthcare providers while honoring yourself as the expert on your lived experience
• Learn why "No" is a complete sentence and how declining requests preserves energy for your healing priorities

Breathwork as Your First Sanctuary Tool

• Experience how breathwork creates a bridge between body and mind
• Learn diaphragmatic (belly) breathing to activate your parasympathetic nervous system
• Discover how conscious breathing interrupts the pain-anxiety cycle and signals safety to your nervous system
• Practice the "Protective Bubble Breath" technique for immediate boundary reinforcement

Breathwork for Respiratory Conditions & Lung Blockages

• Understand how chronic respiratory conditions create both physical and emotional holding patterns
• Learn specialized breathwork techniques that address physical blockages in the lungs
• Discover how somatic awareness can help identify and release restrictive breathing patterns
• Practice gentle exercises that improve lung capacity without triggering stress responses
• Experience how working with the breath can gradually dissolve physical restrictions from the inside out

Practical Integration

• Receive a simple framework for daily boundary practice
• Learn how to use energy field scanning to strengthen your energetic container
• Develop strategies for creating digital boundaries that support your wellbeing

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is designed for anyone experiencing chronic pain who is ready to explore beyond conventional approaches. It is especially valuable for those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, long COVID, recurring bronchitis, or any condition that creates physical blockages or breathing restrictions. Whether you're new to somatic healing or have previous experience, you'll find valuable tools to support your journey.

The techniques are gentle, accessible, and can be modified for various physical abilities and comfort levels. All exercises are invitation-based—you are always in control of your participation level.

What to Bring

• Wear comfortable clothing that allows for relaxed breathing
• A notebook for personal reflections (optional)
• A supportive cushion or pillow if desired
• An open mind and willingness to explore

About Your Guide

Tich Mukunga is a certified somatic healing practitioner specializing in chronic pain resolution through integrated approaches. Having navigated a personal journey from debilitating chronic pain and asthma to vibrant wellbeing, Tich brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this work.

Registration Details

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Platform: Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
• Cost: Free
• Space: Limited to ensure personalized attention

"Your breath is a sanctuary within you. Always available. Always healing. Always yours."

For questions or more information about this workshop, please contact: tich@pain2power.org

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