EXHALE | Cacao • Breathwork • Sound (Edinburgh)

EXHALE with Cori & Fionn 

Join Cori and Fionn for an afternoon of cacao, compassion, SPIRITUS Breathwork and sound.

Feel supportively held in a trauma informed space where you are in choice.  

So many of us move through life carrying far more than we realise, the old stories, the expectations, the regrets, the pressure to hold it all together, the constant feeling that we should be doing better, being better, somehow further along than we are.

Most of us know this fight intimately, we spend our lives fighting parts of ourselves, fighting our emotions, fighting our stories, fighting what happened, fighting who we think we should be.

EXHALE is an invitation to put some of that down, to stop fighting yourself, to embody more compassion, just for a few hours.

We'll begin with ceremonial cacao to open our hearts led by Fionn, followed by a guided compassion practice with Cori, exploring the stories you tell yourself and softening towards the parts of you that are so often judged, criticised or pushed aside. Then Fionn will lead SPIRITUS Breathwork, and through the breath you'll work through some of those old stories you carry, opening yourself up to more compassion, curiosity and understanding. The afternoon will close with an immersive sound journey, giving your body, mind and heart the time to integrate all that has emerged.

This is a space to breathe, and to come home to yourself.

Please be advised this is not therapy, this is a space to explore, notice and find presence with compassion. 

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, 28 June 2026

Time:  14:00 - 17:00

Venue: Alae, Leith, Edinburgh (3F, 100 Constitution Street, EH6 6AW).

Investment:  Early Bird £50.00 (+booking fee). Full Investment:  £55.55 (+booking fee) from 23 June)

Important Information

Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. Please take a few moments to read the information below regarding cacao, breathwork and sound before booking your place.

CLIENT LOVE

"Fionn’s Shamanic Breathwork sessions really help you feel held to go to some deep places and shift old stuck energy, trauma and loss. I love the way she incorporates shamanic tools throughout the session. You really do go on a journey and to me its another form of therapy and you are led by someone you feel very supported, safe and grounded with." - Philippa Harrop

"Super nice working with Fionn. I did a shadow breathwork session with her which I found massively useful. Really well held space. The session itself really helped me to integrate somethings that I'd been carrying for a good while. I'm feeling so much better after it. Highly recommended. Thanks again to Fionn" - Steve Swallow

"I attended Fionns SPIRITUS breathwork journeys for ‘Sacred Sexuality’ & the ‘Queen archetype’ with Fionn. Both were well held and led by Fionn who gave concise and clear information and guidance throughout. Both experiences were different for me personally and I would highly recommend giving it a try." - Amy Hughes-Tiley

Your Facilitators:

Fionn is a Somatic and Shamanic Practitioner, ceremonialist, and energy alchemist with over 17 years of experience supporting others through deep personal and spiritual healing.

She weaves breathwork, somatic practices, ancestral ritual, and energy medicine to help people reconnect with their voice, power, and inner wisdom. A trained Shamanic Practitioner, Priestess, and certified Breathwork and Somatic Guide, her studies also include Reiki, Family Constellations, Sacred Sexuality and Cacao facilitation. Her deepest learning, however, comes from Mother Earth, the trees, the animals, and the people she has been honoured to walk alongside.

Fionn brings a deep love of story and archetype into her work, inviting others to explore the patterns that shape their lives. Having walked her own healing path through religious and childhood trauma, she holds space with compassion, clarity, and integrity. Her approach is trauma-informed, heart-led, and rooted in the knowing that the medicine we seek already lives within us.

Cori is the face of KOA and KOA Unplugged, the podcast. She identifies as a trauma informed integrative somatic therapist. She offers nurturing spaces for nervous system regulation, embodiment, and deep rest, weaving together yoga, meditation, compassion based practice, Reiki, and sound therapy to support people in reconnecting with the body’s natural capacity for balance, safety, and ease.

Her approach is grounded in trauma informed practice and prioritises choice, autonomy, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Each person is recognised as the expert in their own lived experience. Everything offered is invitational, with space to move, rest, or pause in ways that feel right for the individual in each moment.

There is no expectation to perform or achieve. Instead, her work invites a return to presence, to listening inwardly, and to softening into the intelligence of the body and breath.

Cori’s work is shaped by years of study and practice in somatic awareness, energy based healing, and contemplative traditions, alongside lived experience and relational work. She holds space with steadiness, compassion, and care, supporting people to meet themselves exactly as they are.

What is Cacao?

Cacao is a heart-opening non-psychoactive plant medicine and is one of the many tools available that can help us tune into who we really are. She supports us in softening our hearts so we can move from fear to love and connect with our inner wisdom. Drinking Cacao in its purest form allows a deeper connection to ourselves our intuition and inner guidance, which leaves you loved up (with yourself), empowered, and in your heart.

Drinking Cacao is optional. Please do speak to me about other options.

IMPORTANT: If you wish to drink Cacao, please read here. Whilst Cacao is generally safe for everyone, there are some contraindications, and it is important that you are informed.

Breathwork

In our lives we have all experienced events that we have not been able to fully process, and this stress / trauma / tension becomes stored in our bodies. This can manifest in physical symptoms, mental and emotional conditions that prevent you from living your life to the fullest.

Conscious Connected Breathwork helps you to release any stored emotions and trauma, allowing you to awaken your body, rejuvenate your spirit, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Breathwork can also be a soul vehicle that reconnects you to your path.

• Regulates our nervous systems
• Creates safety in our bodies so we can release old patterning & limiting beliefs
• Shifts old trauma, pain & stagnant energy held in our physical bodies
• Gain clarity on who we are, our purpose and goals
• Balances mind body and soul
• Reduces anxiety, stress, depression and anger
• Helps with depression
• Helps with trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Aids positive self-awareness
• Improves energy levels & boosts immunity.
• Increases self-esteem, self-awareness and confidence
• Improved deep sleep
• Increased energy levels

BREATHWORK DISCLAIMER

By purchasing a ticket to this workshop, you acknowledge you have read the following:

Breathwork is a powerful healing modality and although a safe, deeply relaxing and enjoyable process, it can result in certain physiological changes in the body that can produce a mild altered state of consciousness with physical and/or emotional release. It is each participant’s responsibility to listen to their body and look after their own physical, emotional and mental well-being as well as be mindful of their own capabilities and act accordingly. 

Please be aware that sessions can produce tingling of the hands, face or feet and emotional experiences like crying, trembling, laughing or screaming with excessive energy moving through your body. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated for anyone thinking of practising this style of Breathwork:

• Pregnancy
• Detached Retina or Glaucoma
• Recent Surgery
• High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication)
• Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke.
• Diagnosis of aneurysm in the brain or abdomen
• Uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes
• Respiratory Issues / Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.
• Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.
• Medications that alter brain chemistry (such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, or mood stabilisers)

Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect the ability to engage in any activities that involve intense physical and/or emotional release.

It is crucial that you consult your healthcare provider before engaging in an active breathwork practice if you are unsure if it is a suitable practice for you.

BREATHWORK WAIVE AND RELEASE

It is each participant’s responsibility to look after their own physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. I am not a medical practitioner. Wild Power Alchemy / Fionn Leitch / Soul Shine Rituals / Neil Wilson takes no responsibility for any injury you may sustain as a result of participating in these sessions. By booking any workshops held by Wild Power Alchemy / Fionn Leitch / Soul Shine Rituals / Neil Wilson you accept the following waiver:

“I understand that if I am taking any medications or have any medical conditions such as, but not being limited to those contraindicated above, that I must advise the facilitator/s.

I certify that I have consulted a health professional regarding any condition physical, mental or emotional that could interfere with my judgment, or affect my health in any way during or after any and all session(s).

I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible for consulting my health care provider or doctor in case I have or suspect to be suffering from a health problem.

I understand and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for any and all risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of my participation and hereby waive and release Wild Power Alchemy / Fionn Leitch / Soul Shine Rituals / Neil Wilson from any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind resulting from or related to my participation in any programme or sessions.

It is with this understanding that I voluntarily accept this waiver.”

SOUND DISCLAIMER (No Gongs Included)

Please read before taking part in any KOA sound offerings.

This sound bath session involves the use of instruments such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, Tibetan bowls, drums, a shruti box and other instruments, including the voice. No gongs will be used during sessions.

While sound baths are generally beneficial for many people, they may not be suitable for everyone. 

Please consider the following before taking part:

• Sound Bath Contraindications and Cautions (list is not exhaustive)
• Avoid or seek medical advice if you have:
• Epilepsy or seizure disorders
• Severe mental health conditions (e.g. schizophrenia, PTSD)
• Pregnancy (especially in the first trimester)
• A pacemaker or hearing aid
• Recently had surgery or have a serious medical condition
• Heart problems or blood pressure issues
• Vertigo or inner ear disorders
• Sound sensitivity
• Use caution if you (list is not exhaustive):
• Are sensitive to loud sounds or certain frequencies
• Experience migraines or headaches triggered by sound
• Have sensory sensitivities, this can include neurodivergence
• Feel anxious or overwhelmed in deep relaxation settings

General advice:

Tell the facilitator about any health conditions

Sit further from loud instruments if needed

Start with gentle or shorter sessions

Stay hydrated and take time to ground yourself afterwards

The session is intended to support relaxation and general wellbeing. It is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment or advice.

If you experience any discomfort during the session, you are welcome to quietly step out or notify the facilitator.

By attending this session, you confirm that you have read and understood this disclaimer and that you take part at your own risk.

Thank you for respecting your own wellbeing and the shared space of others.

KOA Participation General Disclaimer

By choosing to take part in any KOA offering, you agree to the following terms:

KOA holds no liability for any injuries, damages, losses, or difficulties that may arise from your participation in any KOA services, sessions, or events.

You take full responsibility for your own health, wellbeing, and participation at all times.

You voluntarily accept all risks associated with your participation. This includes any physical, emotional, or psychological etc effects that may occur.

Any health concerns or conditions that could impact your participation must be shared in advance with Cori from KOA.  You should speak to a medical professional with any concerns in advance of attending any KOA service.

You waive all legal claims against Cori from KOA in relation to any injuries, damages, or other issues that may result from your involvement in KOA services.

A signed disclaimer form is required before attending any KOA offering, unless you are directed to the relevant disclaimer, privacy policy, or terms and conditions on the KOA website.

You are always in choice, do what is right for you and your body