Breathing the Elements Meditation
Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels in some areas of life, while other things come naturally?
Maybe you're great at dreaming up big ideas but struggle to follow through. Or you thrive in group settings but feel drained when working solo. You might connect deeply with people but find it hard to set boundaries—or vice versa.
These patterns aren't random. They're reflections of different energies we all carry: Air, Water, Fire and Earth. Most of us naturally rely on certain energies and when life demands a different approach, we can feel stuck, frustrated, or out of sync.
This workshop gives you practical breathing techniques to intentionally tap into all four energies—so you can adapt, connect, and create with more ease.
You are invited to come learn new breathing techniques to get unstuck, stop repeating patterns, and develop these four energies to live a more balanced, fulfilling and creative life.
This practice will help you:
Reconnect with yourself – Discover your natural affinities toward the Elements and make the most of those connections in daily life.
Stay Grounded – Learn breathing practices to see past triggers when old associations with particular Elements arise.
Connect to Others – Create meaningful and harmonious relationships by understanding your own energy and more easily getting on someone else's wavelength.
Build Lasting Resilience – Develop the stability, confidence, and strength to handle challenges with more ease.
How it works:
Robin will guide you through Heart Rhythm Meditation—a simple, body-based practice that uses your heartbeat and breath to shift your energy in real time.
You’ll learn four distinct breathing styles—one for each element—and practice them in exercises alongside other participants. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit you can use anytime: before a tough conversation, a creative session, or a high-stakes meeting.
This is for you if:
You're tired of repeating the same patterns in work, art, or relationships.
You want to understand what makes you—and others—tick, without overthinking it.
You're open to trying something tangible that actually shifts your state of mind.
You value community and want to show up more fully for the people and projects you care about.
Details:
Open to all levels: Beginners welcome. No meditation experience needed.
What to bring: Water bottle, and a yoga mat if you’d like to sit on the floor (couches and chairs also available).
Accessibility note: The space is up a flight of stairs and not wheelchair accessible. We have various seating options once upstairs.
Robin Goldberg has been teaching Heart Rhythm Meditation for 16 years. She has been honored to contribute to iamHeart.org as a Webcourse writer and teacher, as a Meditation Mentor and Meditation Energy Healer. She also has 3 decades of experience as a mother and 3.5 decades of experience as a dentist. Her new interests include Contra Dancing and playing the Mandolin.
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