Breath of Belonging

A ceremonial evening of sacred breath, sound and story

A Gathering to Remember Our Original Belonging

You are invited to a sacred evening of remembrance – an embodied return to connection – through breath, sound and shared story of living in South Africa and our deep connections to this land.

Breath of Belonging is the first offering of Living Ancestors: a field of remembrance and a return to original belonging – to self, to the land, to one another. It is an invitation to those we see and honour as committed to this land and its people, to participate in weaving a more just and beautiful future for all.

We will gather in a sacred container, guided by breath, sound, cacao, and storytelling, to remember:

• Who we are beneath the stories.
• Where we come from.
• And what it means to belong.

This evening is for those who finds themselves asking deeper questions – about their place in the world, their impact on the future, and what it might mean to live embodied as a Living Ancestor: one who carries the wisdom of the past while consciously shaping a more connected, compassionate, and regenerative tomorrow. It is for those who seek reconnection – across histories, identities, generations, and experiences. Whether you carry grief or joy, questions or stories, silence or song – you are welcome.

Ceremonial Flow

• We begin by entering the space in silence, held by ceremonial sound.
• The evening opens with a shared story – an invocation of what it means to be a Living Ancestor in this time.
• A sacred cacao ritual awakens our hearts, and leads into a breathwork journey supported by sound and deep presence.
• We are guided by the power of African vibration and sound, through a sonic journey of healing and connection, and in to collective sounding.
• There is space for reflection and shared stories.
• We close the space in reverence, quietly carrying the resonance of what was shared into the world beyond.

The Spirit of the Offering This evening is a gift to the field — a seed planted to remember what it means to be Living Ancestors:

• To hold our past with curiosity, courage and compassion
• To meet the present with gratitude, grace and generosity
• To shape a future that is just, regenerative, and beautiful for all

This is not a workshop. It is not a performance. It is a ceremony.

How to Attend

The event is free, but space is limited and attendance is by invitation to preserve the sacred quality of the space. If you’ve received this invitation, it’s because your presence is felt as part of this unfolding field of remembrance.

Book your ticket to confirm your place Please bring: a yoga mat, a blanket, water bottle, eye mask, small pillow, and an open heart. Contact Please contact Kate: kate@kateaustin.com or WhatsApp +44 7947 398884 with any questions