Breath of the Week: Drumbeat of the Lungs with Cass Ghiorse

There’s a pulse that lives inside each of us – a rhythm deeper than thought, more ancient than words.

In this evocative and body-centered practice, Cass Ghiorse invites us into Drumbeat of the Lungs, where breath becomes music, and the body becomes the drum. With steady 4-count breathing, percussion-like self-contact, and deep pauses, Cass creates a space for you to listen inward and remember your place in the rhythm of life.

This practice is both grounding and expressive, blending somatic awareness, breath holds, and ancestral connection.

You’ll explore:

  • Rhythmic breathing patterns with hands on your chest
  • The sensation of vibration and self-touch across the body
  • Deep listening in the pause after the exhale
  • An invitation to carry your own beat into the rest of your day

💬 “This isn’t about self-congratulation. It’s about answering the call — the one we all hear. To slow down. To listen. To breathe.”

Let this breath be your drum, your prayer, your anchor.

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