Most people who arrive at a breathwork class weren't looking for breathwork. They were looking for better sleep. A way to quiet a mind that won't stop running. Relief from the low-grade stress that has become the background noise of daily life — the kind that keeps people from actually enjoying the lake, the trails, and the open space that drew them to Kelowna in the first place.

Tired but wired. Exhausted but unable to sleep. Calm on the surface but anxious underneath. Running on empty but somehow still going.

If any of those sound familiar, your nervous system is likely showing you signs of dysregulation.

Push through the exhaustion that makes everything feel harder. Push through the tension in your shoulders, your jaw, your hips. Push through the sense that your body is stuck in overdrive even when you're trying to rest.

And maybe at some point, you realized this isn't sustainable.

Despite progress in women's health research, scientific understanding of women’s sleep patterns has often lagged behind. Recent studies suggest women face unique challenges that can disrupt their sleep, making quality rest even more crucial. Research indicates that women are about 40% more likely to have insomnia compared to men, and are significantly more prone to anxiety and depression.