The Breath as a Pathway: From Regulation to Transformation with Blakey Hastings

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Blakey Hastings - a mystic, yogi, and somatic practitioner whose work beautifully bridges the body, breath, and spiritual embodiment.If you heard our first conversation on craniosacral therapy, you’ll love where this one goes.Blakey shares how her work has evolved from hands-on healing into something even more empowering—helping people access their own healing through the breath.And this isn’t just about “taking a deep breath to calm down.”We explore the full spectrum of breathwork—from foundational functional breathing to expanded states of consciousness—and why building capacity, safety, and embodiment is essential for true transformation.This conversation weaves together nervous system science, somatic healing, and spiritual insight in a way that feels both grounding and expansive.We talk about: Why breath is more than a regulation tool—it’s a pathway between body, mind, and soul The difference between release vs. true transformation Why safety and embodiment are required for healing to actually integrate  What it means to trust your felt experience as your inner authority How many of us are unknowingly breathing in ways that create anxiety The power of functional breathing as a foundation for deeper healing work  Why healing doesn’t come from analyzing the story—but from allowing the body to complete what’s unfinished One of my favorite takeaways: 👉 You already have everything you need inside of you. The breath is how you access it.🌿 Work With BlakeyBlakey is offering a 4-week Functional Breathwork Course starting in May—a live, guided experience where you’ll learn: How to breathe in a way that actually supports your nervous system  The foundations of functional breathing (yes—most people are doing it wrong)  How to use your breath to shift your state—both up and down How to build the capacity needed for deeper somatic and transformational work This is not just a class—it’s a relationship with your breath.👉 Learn more + sign up: https://www.northstarsomaticarts.com/group-sessions Connect with Blakeyhttps://www.northstarsomaticarts.com/Facebook: northstarsomaticartsIG: northstarsomaticartsShare what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast