Unlocking Personal Freedom Through the Breath with Visionary in Residence George Ramsay
Episode Description
[0:01:04] Michelle outlines Holisticism's Summer Solstice Festival - a 4-day virtual free event from 8 am-4 pm June 16th-19th PST. [0:02:56] The North Node doors are opening from June 20-27, and we won't be opening the doors to the North Node again in six months because we want to create the best experience for our community possible. [0:05:58] Today's guest on the podcast: George Ramsay. He’s one of our 7 incredible Visionaries in Residence.[0:12:00] George talks about breathwork as an umbrella term for so many different practices. [0:15:21] George answers: How does breathwork transform your life? [0:44:37] George shares how he dealt with resistance and pushback during his first year of teaching. [0:59:17] Outro and the hosts share their enneagram numbers.
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“Breath is the most universal tool we all have. For me, the beauty of it is that it's free.” – George Ramsay
The resistance really rises, and it's like a workout. You're in there and you don't want to be doing it. Your mind throws all these thoughts out, like “breathe a little less”, or “don't fall follow that sensation”, or “pull back a bit” which is just the ego, trying to keep us in what it knows, the safe mode. When we know there's stuck emotion in our bodies, the mind wants to run as far away as possible.
Right now I'm trying to reflect on, what has my journey as a gay man, who is constantly healing been? And what are the practices that have really allowed me to show up and face what needs attention.
Why are we doing all this healing work for what? So that we can be more in our liveliness, so that we can experience more joy, so that we can have deep connective fun relationships.
I love efficiency. I'm a Virgo and I love a good clear system. Breathwork allowed me to gain perspective that I truly had been like fumbling around.
Good things were coming during breathwork and then I started following the intuitive hits I would get when I was breathing, and life just started transforming in a fun way.
I'm moving more breath into my body, and when I do that, I can open up to the world and I feel like it's turning up the brightness on life. After you come out of a session, you just experience more ease and play, and I'm way more creative after too.
The reason I'm attracted this practice is because it's very much a practice that you can do on your own without paying someone, and once you know it, you get to transform your life. - George Ramsay
There's no guru culture around it, there's no secrecy around it. It's unlocking the breath in your body, which I think is the most personal way to find your own freedom. - George Ramsay
“I do this practice almost every day, and almost every day, there's still resistance.” – George Ramsay
“That level of being seen in my community was terrifying.” – George Ramsay
“It's such a beautiful tool to be together, to grieve together, to move through together, and to really get to hold each other through an individual and collective experience. ” – George Ramsay
“Healing doesn't have to be like such a slog. Sometimes it's painful, and it's uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be just like self-flagellation all the time.” – Michelle Pellizzon
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[0:00:06] Podcast ends.
[0:01:04] Summer Solstice Festival is this week! We’re hosting a 4-day virtual free event from 8 am-4 pm June 16th-19th PST.
[0:01:17] Michelle gives a glimpse of what to expect during the Summer Solstice Festival. If you can’t make it, sign up and we’ll send you a replay!
[0:02:56] The North Node doors are opening from June 20-27, and we won't be opening the doors to the North Node again in six months because we’re at capacity
[0:05:58] Today's guest on the podcast: George Ramsay. He’s one out of our 7 incredible Visionaries In Residence this year.
[0:08:02] Michelle shared how she and George met.
[0:10:31] George describes breathwork.
[0:12:33] Wim Hof Method
[0:14:15] “Breathwork --- this is the most universal tool we all have. And for me, it's the beauty of is that it's free.” – George Ramsay
[0:15:21] George answers the question: How does breathwork transform your life?
[0:18:06] George shares the story of his first ever breathwork class
[0:25:00] “In a normal session I teach, we're breathing actively for about 30 minutes.” – George Ramsay
[0:25:31] “I do this practice almost every day. And almost every day, there's still resistance.” – George Ramsay
[0:25:50] “Breathwork is so hard, and it's so confronting!” – Michelle Pellizzon
[0:33:01] “That level of being seen in my community was terrifying.” – George Ramsay
[0:35:01] “Just seeing those connections is just so powerful, and how little you really have to do. Just give folks the space and they’re ready for it. I think are all of us really want that. It's beautiful to hold a container for folks to drop into. ” – George Ramsay
[0:35:59] “It's such a beautiful tool just to be together, to grieve together, to move through it together. And to really get to hold each other through an individual and collective experience. ” – George Ramsay
[0:37:37] “My intention is we got the fun, let's figure out deep connection. And then in the middle, we're gonna really create magic together. Because doing healing work while having fun, I think is the ultimate combo.” – George Ramsay
[0:37:51] “Healing doesn't have to be like such a slog. Sometimes it's painful, and it's uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be just like self-flagellation all the time.” – Michelle Pellizzon
[0:42:01] “I'm trying to reflect on what is my journey as a gay man who is constantly healing, and what are the practices that have really allowed me to show up and face what needs attention.” – George Ramsay
[0:43:02] My vision right now is to do a short film that documents stories of gay men that are moving through healing by using breathwork as a tool and seeing what these individuals look like.
[0:44:37] George shared how he dealt with resistance and pushback during his first year of teaching.
[0:45:26] “I was struggling! Teaching is truly the hardest job I'll ever have...” – George Ramsay
[0:47:12] “I guess as a parent, you just have to throw your hands up and be like, this is the world and I hope that I can like give you enough love, to combat all the shittiness that happens, or have amazing teachers that can guide you through it.” – Michelle Pellizzon
[0:51:57] Experience breathwork session with George Ramsay by going to https://www.george-ramsay.com/
[0:56:55] “I can't deny that spirituality changed my life. I saw a healer who after one session with him, I never had another seizure again.” – Michelle Pellizzon
[0:59:17] The hosts shared their enneagram numbers!
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[1:06:17] Podcast ends.
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Experience breathwork session with George Ramsay https://www.george-ramsay.com/