09/28/2022
I’d like to introduce everyone to Rachel. While it feels like many moons longer, we met for the first time back in February when she signed up for my Breath is Prayer facilitation training—without any logical reason and on a whim. Fast forward and just this last month she came back to Sedona to help train a powerful new group of inner journeyers. Incredible to say the least.
I’m always blown away by the profoundness of these trainings as well as the bravery and vulnerability of each individual who responds to this sacred, higher calling. I believe this work chooses us. While I could rattle off a list of reasons validating this statement, her testimonial sums it up best:
“After decades of struggling with an eating disorder and three treatment centers later, I spontaneously signed up for a 6 day breathwork facilitation training in Sedona, Arizona with Gwen Payne—intuitively knowing I needed a deeper level of healing. Life was good, but felt stagnant and forced at times. I was going through the motions more often than not. I wasn’t sure how 6 days of breathing (something I did every day, right?) could possibly help, but I felt called. And thankfully, I listened.
A seeker by nature, I had sought out every healing modality known to humanity from EMDR, reiki, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, etc.. I would have never guessed my own breath and Gwen’s unparalleled guidance, intuitive nature, and depth would forever shift my self-image, unearth my deep-seeded wounds, and permanently shift my perspective of life in this body. I feel like I healed more in one week under Gwen’s protective wing than in every healing modality I’ve experienced put together.
Even as a self-proclaimed wordsmith, I find it difficult to accurately put the impact of my short time with Gwen into words. I not only discovered my own power, but shifted limiting beliefs from a traumatic childhood that kept me rooted in victimhood. I tapped into intuitive power I haven’t felt since I was young. I felt rooted in my own body like never before and finally gave myself the grace, compassion, and acceptance I deserved. It came from within me and to realize I held the keys to my own cage was nothing short of a miraculous feeling of empowerment and peace.
Gwen’s teaching style is second to none and the sacred container she holds for this retreat is unmatched. My fellow students became a soul family as I was patiently brought home to my own body and spirit. She not only humbly guided us with her authenticity and nurturing maternal instincts, but immersed us in her gifts while leaving no stone unturned in the process. By the time I left, I felt confident I could not only continue this path, but bring this powerful healing modality to life in my own business and help others to realize the power of breath.
I highly recommend this training to anyone and everyone who feels stuck, lost, or simply desires a deeper, bigger, more insightful and impactful life. Gwen will forever be my Glenda, the good witch from the Wizard of Oz—reminding me of my ruby red slippers and how the power was within me all along.”
The next Breath is Prayer training is in November! I’ve attached the link in the comments. If you feel inspired or even a slight curiousity, I’m available for questions. ❤️
