Breath Awakening

02/24/2026

Freedom is not leaving.
Freedom is belonging—
to the earth,
to the breath,
to the ancestors
who taught the hands
to pray.

Snow Prayer, White Buffalo

Snow falls without asking.
So does sorrow.
So does grace.

She kneels.
Not small—
steady.

Her hand rests on the buffalo’s face.
Warmth meets warmth
through winter.

The moon behind them
keeps a round silence,
as if listening too.

An old teaching returns:
be gentle with what is powerful.
Be strong with what is tender.

Resilience is staying present
when the world turns cold.
Compassion is the touch
that does not demand.

Protection is a quiet vow—
to guard life,
to honor hunger,
to take only what you can thank.

Freedom is not leaving.
Freedom is belonging—
to the earth,
to the breath,
to the ancestors
who taught the hands
to pray.

02/20/2026

What do you do to regulate yourself during intense emotions?

I love TIPP and would only add one more “P”~ Prayer —
making it TIPPP.

Prayer aka connecting with your higher power:
When you’re experiencing extreme distress, prayer may look different than usual. Instead of quiet, formal prayer, it might be more urgent and embodied — like kneeling in child’s pose, forehead to the floor, asking your higher power to help you get through the moment.
Focus on your heartbeat. Slow your breathing. Remind yourself that your higher power is present and in control. You might say out loud:
“ (name of your higher power) , please help me through this. Give me the strength and courage I need. Calm my heart and help me remember You are here, walking with me.”
As you pray, breathe slowly and deeply, allowing your body to settle as you place the situation in the hands of your higher power.

TIPP is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance skill designed to rapidly reduce extreme emotions by changing body chemistry.

*if you have health conditions check with your provider before engaging in extreme cold therapy or exercises.

02/16/2026

Are you wondering what a breathwork session is like?
Though every session is as unique as the person breathing, this testimonial captures the essence:

"For years I have heard of "breathwork" but did not know what it was. Last week I booked a session with Tara Nieves and WOW I can not wait to have another!! I am writing this for those of you who, like me prior to my session, do not know what it is all about.

We began in her beautiful space by sitting and talking. Tara invited me to share any current issues or challenges then we went traced those issues through my childhood. This part took about 20-30 minutes I think.

After this she had me lie down on a large bed/mat on the floor and I snuggled in, fully supported with blankets and pillows … ahhhh.

Then we began … can I just say that I am not a big fan of breathing in particular. I seemingly take in just enough oxygen to get by … she asked me to open my mouth and breathe in using my diaphragm and out of my mouth harder and faster than usual. As I did this I moved quickly through layers of being annoyed, efforting, wanting to give up, asking myself why was I doing this etc. I felt tension and pressure in my shoulders, jaw and head … and then I felt an electric sensation from my elbows to my finger tips as if my forearms and hands were networks of blue white light pulsing and coursing throughout. This took my attention away from my head!!

At this point I spoke, "my arms feel really weird" and Tara said "yes, that's normal" I was amazed … I had never had this sensation before!! I wondered if this was some sort of Kundalini energy that I had heard about. It felt so weird but so good. I shifted my breathing and the sensation diminished. I breathed a bit more with her instructions and then I drifted into that in-between state. Half awake half asleep; images came and went. Tara was quiet ... I dreamily realized that it was time to come back. Slowly, I opened my eyes and was surprised by the streams of tears flowed easily from them.

And then …. a wave of joy moved through me like I have never felt. It was so pure and strong.

I felt clear and sparkling, free and soooo happy. It was humbling. I was filled with gratitude for my life, for this work, for this journey and the perfection of timing for this session. I lay there for a while with the biggest smile EVER as tears flowed … "WOW" I said over and over.

To say I highly recommend this is an understatement. Thank you Tara for gifting the world with your gentle, nurturing, wise being and this sacred work. Since our session, I have processed even deeper layers associated with the release, gently and easily. So looking forward to the next time!!"
NL, artist and designer

02/02/2026

New favorite breath dance song! https://open.spotify.com/track/0Pegd9Fif62GtRb17aC59Y?si=920cc7488a354e4e

DRDVIX · INFINITE · Song · 2025

01/15/2026

Are you willing to be in the discomfort of transformation? If not, you are faced with the discomfort of stagnation...

01/02/2026

So beautifully said.

This frames the transition between years as a gentle, embodied ritual. It suggests that each breath is an opportunity to let go of what has grown heavy and to welcome the new year with openness rather than burden. By imagining the New Year as a wind inviting you to “lighten your pack,” it encourages you to release what no longer serves you so you can step forward with more ease and clarity.

© DailyShaman-CM 2025

Text on Image:
“Breathe out the year behind you; breathe in the one that waits with open palms. The wind of the New Year whispers: lighten your pack, traveler. Every breath at year’s turn is a small ceremony of release.”

01/02/2026

This reminds us that while the calendar urges us to start fresh in January, the natural world is still in a phase of deep rest. Its significance lies in validating the instinct to slow down, turn inward, and honor winter’s quieter rhythm instead of forcing growth. It invites a gentler, more nature‑aligned understanding of beginnings, one that starts in the roots before it ever reaches the bloom.

Shamanic Journey Invitation:
“In the quiet of winter’s deep rest, what wisdom do the roots of my being want to show me about the beginnings that are forming unseen?”

This question invites you to journey into the hidden, gestating places within yourself to discover the subtle beginnings that are taking shape beneath the surface long before they bloom.

© DailyShaman/CM 2026

Text on Image:
“The calendar may shout ‘begin,’ but the Earth whispers ‘rest.’ In winter’s stillness, we don’t rush to bloom, we tend the roots, dream the seeds, and trust the slow magic of becoming.

01/01/2026

Special New Year's Offer: 20% off Breathwork Packages

As we enter 2026, I have heartfelt gratitude for you and for the opportunity to share breathwork together. I wanted to be sure you knew about a special New Year's offering available for a limited time.

From today through January 3, you can receive 20% off packages of three, five, and seven one-on-one breathwork sessions (that's up to $210 in savings).

Sessions are offered in person in Hingham, MA or virtually via Zoom.

At checkout, please use the code NEWYEAR20 and be sure to click "Apply" to receive the discount.

Comment HINGHAM or ZOOM for more info.

Wishing you a truly magical 2026.
With gratitude,
Tara

12/22/2025

With heartfelt gratitude for you and for the opportunity to share breathwork together, I wanted to be sure you knew about a special holiday offering available for a limited time.

From today through January 3, you can receive 20% off a gift certificate for a package of three individual breathwork sessions. This offer may be used for yourself or gifted to someone you love.

To purchase your gift certificate, see link in comments.
At checkout, please use the code NEWYEAR20 and be sure to click "Apply" to receive the discount.

12/13/2025

This offers a gentle blessing, likening peace to a soft shawl that envelops and comforts you. It invites each breath to be a return to inner wholeness, suggesting that rest and presence can restore harmony to the soul.

© DailyShaman 2025

Descriptive Text on Image:
“May peace wrap you like a soft shawl, and every breath return you to wholeness. Peaceful Good Night”

11/21/2025

For some, this upcoming season arrives with joy and celebration; for others, it's a time of missing loved ones or wishing life were different. For many of us, it is a sacred blend of it all.

With that in mind, I’ve opened a few additional appointment times to support those who feel called to pause, breathe, and reconnect to the peace within.

Available individual breathwork sessions
In-person at my Hingham, MA office or via Zoom:

• Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM
• Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM
• Monday, November 24 at 8:00 AM

If you feel drawn to nurture yourself, to center yourself before this holiday season, take a look in the comments for instructions

Whatever this holiday season brings to your heart, may you offer yourself compassion, tenderness, and the gift of loving yourself fully.

With Gratitude, 🙏
Tara Nieves

09/04/2025

High-ventilation breathwork with music, also known as Conscious Connected Breathwork, can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool with powerful potential. If you're in the New England area and are curious, please check out our event schedule.

High-ventilation breathwork with music can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool with powerful potential.