ABOUT THE BREATH TEMPLE
Welcome to The Breath Temple, where ancient wisdom meets modern science in a space dedicated to Breathwork. Led by certified and trauma-informed Practitioner Madeline, our mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, transformation and holistic healing through the power of conscious breathing.
The Breath Temple holds private and group breathwork sessions, immersions, events and workshops in a safe, grounded, compassionate and trauma-sensitive approach to Breathwork. We are passionate about merging the ancient wisdom of Breath with techniques rooted in neuroscience. Our mission is to inspire connection to self, restore empowerment, recalibrate your nervous system, reawaken to your innate wisdom, and return to your fullest, most authentic expression.
Madeline began The Breath Temple to share the transformational practice of Breathwork and create safe, sacred and welcoming spaces for you to show up as you are, in your full expression and be supported wherever you are on your journey. We understand that healing is holistic and must take into account the whole and interconnectedness of the physical, emotional, subconscious and energetic.
“In expanded states of awareness & consciousness during Breathwork, may you allow the wisdom of your body, your innate intelligence & intuitive knowing guide you, breath by breath, moment by moment, to something new, more expansive, aligned & true for you”
The Breath Temple was inspired by the Spirit of Breath and Sacred Temple that is our body. The Spiral embodies the infinite and boundless freedom of Breath, and symbolises infinite wisdom, exploration, and the ever-evolving journey within.
The Lotus Flower symbolises alchemy and the journey of inner transformation. Emerging from mud or murky waters, the lotus represents resilience, blooming out of the darkness to radiate beauty into the world; a beautiful metaphor for the journey of healing and self-discovery many of us embark on or are in the midst of.
The Founder - Meet Madeline
I’m Madeline and welcome to this space!
While being passionate about natural health, meditation and yoga for over a decade, my personal healing journey with endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and burnout led to me the transformational practice of Breathwork. Working in a high stress role as a medical engineer in busy hospitals around Australia, I experienced severe burnout and nervous system dysregulation. During this time, I was also navigating debilitating endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, which left me feeling anxious, disconnected, disempowered and unsafe in my own body.
I believe all physical conditions have a deeper root and that the innate intelligence of the body always desires to restore balance within. I spent years practicing Breathwork to regulate my nervous system and restore safety in my body. Through breath, I released disempowering beliefs and psychoemotional patterns that were perpetuating my cycle of pain and suffering, and restored the power back to myself on my healing journey. While of course, there was a very physical side to the pain I experienced, there was equally a large psychoemotional, energetic and nervous system component that was overlooked.
“My personal journey with Breath Medicine has offered me more than I could ever imagine, and I believe it was the catalyst for healing on the deepest layers, helping me move from pain to empowerment, sovereignty and true holistic healing”
My work merges somatic breathwork, ceremonial spaces, nervous system regulation and earth reconnection. I incorporate my science background, corporate experience and personal healing journey to hold an authentic, integrated, embodied and grounded approach to breathwork. I am passionate about merging the Science and Spirit of Breathwork, weaving the ancient wisdom of Breath with my biomedical studies spanning anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology & molecular biology.
I have a warm, compassionate & nurturing nature, creating a safe space for you to be held, seen & honored wherever you are on your journey.
In my free time, you’ll find me in my garden, cooking delicious meals or walking by the ocean with my husband and gorgeous Labrador Reggie.
In reverence and gratitude for the spirit and medicine of Breath,
With love, Madeline
Madeline’s Qualifications
500hr Holistic, Trauma-Informed Breathwork Practitioner Certification with Sacred Breath Academy
250hr Sacred Feminine Breathwork Certification & Feminine Mystery School with Sacred Breath Academy (currently completing)
Shamanic Cacao & Ceremonial Space Apprenticeship with Anchoring the Light
Holistic Feminine Leadership Training with Kaya Leigh
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering/Bachelor of Medical Science (First Class Honors) at The University of Sydney
“Breathing in, I calm my body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment”
Thich Nhat Hanh
