
The Fire Cleanse - Transformational Breathwork
by Jo Riley
The sacred fire awaits you ancient, fierce and wise. Step into its circle and feel its heat burn away the layers that no longer belong. This is not a fire that destroys, but a fire that remembers. It knows what must fall to ash so that your true light can rise. The flames cleanse, purify and ignite the power you hold within. In this journey you will meet the fire not as an enemy, but as an ally a force that clears the past and sparks your rebirth. Enter the blaze and emerge renewed, stronger and free. Not suitable for cardiovascular issues, high blood pressure, epilepsy, seizures, recent surgery, and pregnancy.
Transcript
Welcome,
Beautiful souls.
You have entered a sacred space,
A space of truth,
Of healing,
Of becoming.
Here you are safe to feel,
Safe to release,
And safe to rise.
In this sanctuary,
You are held by the breath,
By the earth,
By the sacred fire that burns within and around you.
Today's journey is called the fire cleanse,
And it invites you to step into the flames of transformation,
To meet the parts of yourself ready to burn away,
The old stories,
The patterns,
The heaviness that you no longer need.
We do not come here to fear the fire.
We do not come here to resist it.
We come to become it.
So let its warmth,
Its light,
Its fierce love cleanse and renew us.
Imagine now the fire's glow,
The crackling heat,
The golden light that flickers and dances all around you.
The fire is your ally.
The fire is your truth.
You are not consumed by it.
You are purified by it.
Your breath is your fuel.
Your breath is your flame.
Your breath is your guide.
With each inhale,
You draw in strength.
With each exhale,
You release what no longer serves you,
Feeding it to the fire,
Letting it be transmuted into light.
Your breath is your spark.
Your courage is your flame.
Your heart is your home.
This is a practice of surrender,
Of renewal,
Of deep inner power.
Together,
We will walk through the fire,
And together we will emerge clearer,
Lighter,
Freer,
And more connected to your true self.
In this journey,
We will use euphoric connective breathing,
A continuous circular breath with no pause between the inhale and the exhale,
All in and out the mouth.
This breath stokes the inner fire,
Increasing oxygen flow,
Clearing out what's been stuck,
And inviting deep release,
Clarity,
And renewal.
We will move through three rounds of active breathing,
Paired with conscious breath holds,
Giving your system space to integrate,
To burn away what's ready to go,
And to rise from the ashes stronger than before.
Remember,
There is no right or wrong.
There is only your breath,
Your experience,
And your sacred fire.
Trust it,
Surrender to it,
And let the fire do its work.
Now,
I will guide you through the active breath technique that you'll be using on this journey.
It sounds like this.
Let's practice three rounds together.
As we prepare the space,
Find a quiet,
Safe place where you can lie down comfortably,
Somewhere you won't be disturbed.
Gently lie on your back,
Let your spine be long,
And allow your heart to open wide,
Creating spaciousness through the whole body.
Soften your shoulders,
Let them melt away from your ears.
Let your arms rest gently at your sides,
Palms facing up if that feels good.
Close your eyes,
Arrive here,
Fully,
Now.
Feel the earth beneath you,
Steady and supportive,
Holding you with love.
You are safe here.
You are supported.
Before we begin,
Let's reset with a few grounding breaths.
Take a nice,
Slow,
Deep inhale through the nose into the belly,
And sigh it all out through the mouth,
Letting go of any tension.
Feel your belly rise and fall.
And again,
A slow,
Deep inhale through the nose into the belly,
And sigh it out,
Softening deeper into the surface beneath you.
One more time,
A slow,
Deep inhale through the nose into the belly,
And a long,
Releasing sigh through the mouth.
This is your foundation,
Your breath,
Your presence,
Your sacred fire.
Now gently place your awareness at your heart center.
Ask yourself with love,
What am I ready to release into the fire?
What truth am I ready to reclaim?
What do I choose to rise with as I step through these flames?
Let whatever comes up,
Come up.
When you feel it,
Set your intention.
Say it aloud or silently within.
Let it be your guide,
Your beacon,
As we journey together through the fire.
Enjoy these last few moments of stillness.
Enjoy the journey because we're going on a ride.
And I will see you on the other side.
Let's begin with the act of breathing.
On my count,
Three,
Two,
One.
Open your mouth nice and wide,
Two inhales,
One exhale.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
No pause,
No force,
Just breathe.
Feel your diaphragm expand with every breath,
At the front,
At the back,
At the sides.
The most important thing is to bring as much oxygen into the body as possible.
That is the medicine.
Let the rhythm begin,
Steady and flowing.
Inhale into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
With each inhale,
Imagine you are drawing in pure life force,
A sacred fuel fanning the gentle flame that already lives inside of you.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
With each exhale,
Imagine the old falling away,
Stories that no longer fit,
Beliefs that have weighed you down.
Let them be offered to the fire now.
Keep the breath flowing,
Easy,
Steady,
Present.
You might start noticing sensations arising,
Warmth spreading,
Energy moving,
Emotions surfacing.
This is the fire doing the work.
Stay with it.
Stay with the breath.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
If resistance comes,
Breathe through it.
Breathe into the spaces where it sits.
If the mind chatters,
Return to the breath.
Keep taking those deep,
Full breaths.
Feel the fire beginning to build,
Safe,
Loving,
Ready to support you.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
Take a few more active breaths before we come to our first breath hold.
And on my count,
Three,
Two,
One.
Exhale fully,
Let it all out.
Now inhale fully,
Close your mouth and hold your breath.
Feel the quiet after the fire has begun its work.
Notice what is present in the stillness.
Feel the warmth of the fire,
Gentle,
Steady,
Clearing,
Cleansing,
Holding you.
If any visions or sensations arise,
Witness them with curiosity.
If the mind tries to rush in,
Return to feeling.
The body,
The breath,
The space,
Keep holding.
Let the fire show you what is ready to be seen,
What is ready to be released,
What is ready to be healed.
This is the sacred pause,
The moment between the old and the new,
The space where magic begins.
And on my count,
Three,
Two,
One,
Exhale with a sigh.
Come back to your breath,
Come back to the technique.
Two breaths in,
One breath out.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
Let this round take you deeper.
The fire has been kindled,
Now feed it with each breath.
Inhale courage,
Inhale strength,
Exhale fear.
Exhale what no longer serves.
Let your breath be bold,
No need to hold back.
This is your sacred ceremony of release.
If tears come,
Let them flow.
If sound wants to come,
Give it a voice.
If heat rises,
Welcome it.
This is the fire of purifying.
Keep taking those nice deep breaths,
Every breath a little deeper,
A little fuller than the breath before.
You are safe,
You are powerful,
You are the alchemist of your own transformation.
With each round,
Feel yourself becoming lighter,
More spacious inside.
Each breath creates more room for your truth to shine.
Keep going,
Steady,
Present,
Powerful.
Inhale into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
Keep breathing,
Breathe deep.
Okay,
And on my count,
Three,
Two,
One.
Exhale fully,
Let it all out.
Now inhale fully,
Close your mouth and hold your breath.
Feel the spaciousness that has opened inside you.
The fire has cleared away some of the debris.
Can you feel the lightness?
Keep holding,
Rest in this openness.
Let yourself notice how it feels to be free from some of the weight you've carried.
This is the gift of the fire,
Not destruction but transformation.
Keep holding,
Let the warmth soothe you,
Let the stillness hold you.
If images,
Memories or emotions come,
Welcome them without judgment.
Witness and let them pass.
Here,
In the stillness,
You integrate the work.
You claim the space you have cleared.
Your breath in the truth of who you are.
And on my count,
Three,
Two,
One.
Exhale with a sigh.
Come back to your breath.
Come back to the technique.
Two breaths in,
One breath out.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
This is your final round of active breathing.
Your most powerful offering.
Lean in and give it all you've got.
If you can,
Breathe a little deeper,
A little fuller and push a little faster for this last minute.
Let the breath carry all that remains,
That you are ready to give to the fire.
Any remnants of old patterns,
Any last threads of attachment,
Any heaviness you no longer wish to carry.
This is your moment.
Breathe with everything you are.
Feed the sacred flame until it shines so brightly it clears the way for your light.
You are the fire,
You are the dragon,
You are the force of your own rebirth.
Stay with the breath.
Into the belly,
Into the chest,
Exhale and let go.
Feel your body moving with the breath.
Feel the energy rising.
Feel the freedom coming closer with every round.
This is your gift to yourself.
The gift of release,
Of courage,
Of renewal.
And one last time.
On my count,
Three,
Two,
One.
Exhale fully,
Let it all out.
Now inhale fully,
Bringing as much oxygen into the body as you possibly can.
Close your mouth and hold your breath.
Feel the integration of everything you have released.
Feel the space,
The peace,
The warmth that remains.
You have to let go of what no longer serves.
You have offered it to the fire.
You have returned to the truth beneath the stories.
Keep holding.
Rest in this truth now.
Let the stillness fill you with light.
Let your heart fill you.
Rest in this truth now.
Let the stillness fill you with light.
Let your heart feel the freedom that is here.
Let your soul feel the gratitude of your own courage.
This is your rebirth.
The flame has done its work.
And you have emerged golden.
It's time to return to your normal breath.
As we start to normalize and integrate.
Close your mouth.
And begin to breathe slowly and gently in and out the nose.
As you inhale,
Feel your belly rise.
And as you exhale,
Feel it fall.
Let your body rest.
Feel your body resting in the space you have created.
Feel the warmth,
Spaciousness,
The peace.
Take a moment to thank yourself for your courage.
And to thank the fire for its love.
When you are ready.
You can gently bring some small movements to the body.
Wiggle the fingers and toes.
The wrists and ankles.
Move your neck gently side to side.
If you want,
You can bring your knees into your chest.
And give yourself a big squeeze.
Take a stretch if it feels good.
And when you are ready,
You can slowly open your eyes.
You have returned,
Cleansed and renewed.
Welcome back.
Well done,
Beautiful souls.
