When you become resilient to the highs + lows of life Discomfort disappears into the Aether
It all starts with curiosity…
In the spare moments you've got in your week, you know you should be paying more attention to yourself, allowing yourself space to decompress before Monday morning, and not always be charging full-steam-ahead, without respite.
You feel like you’ve gathered all the advice, all the ingredients to feel more at ease, more confident, more present.
From nourishing yourself with shelves-worth of the self-care books, to overloading yourself with wellbeing podcasts — you've heard legendary stories of transformation, winding tales of emotional mountains scaled.
Absorbing what you can from others, you might be able to rationalise why you should rest. But, regardless, you feel guilty blocking out a whole weekend to make zero plans and just take time for YOU.
Intellectually, you can understand why you always seem to say ‘yes’ to extra responsibilities at work. Yet, in hindsight, you find yourself resenting your colleagues for asking you.
No amount of talking to yourself can trick your body out of these stagnant emotions.
You’re not feeling a shift, everything feels foggy. And the discomfort is becoming stronger…
Brave the elements.
Don’t just hide inside to stay dry.
It’s crossed your mind more than once before: “Am I going to feel like this forever?”
“Isn’t there a softer way to dig into how I’m feeling, without having to bear my soul to a stranger in therapy?”
Maybe it’s easier to just stay in your lane, keep at what you’re doing, not cause a stir.
But then what happens? Are you going to get to 82 and wish you’d had the power to change your course?
Will you wish you’d been kinder to yourself?
Wish you had sought a way to let those pooling, stagnant emotions run freely — release these feelings that are making the world feel a shade too monochrome?
Wish you’d had the courage to say ‘no’ to others once in a while? Played the leading role in your life?
Experienced more of this world in wondrous, vivid colour?…
Inside Aether, you’ll find the tools to explore these emotions with kindness, without judgment. To help you feel more balanced. To help you feel more like YOU.
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THE BIRTH OF AETHER
How to feel renewed
Like a clear blue sky
As we, collectively, work to improve our emotional health, it’s as if we are blowing away the layers of judgment, society’s expectations of us, the uncomfortable feelings. Releasing the guilt, the anger, the frustration, we’re blowing away the clouds, to leave us with a clear and cloudless sky.
Although, today, we might think of ‘ether’ as a nothingness, in Greek mythology, Aether was the God of a clear sky.
No matter what kind of weather passes across it, the sky is still the sky. Just as who we are remains the same, despite the emotions we feel.
We should feel comforted in the fact that our emotions will eventually float on by. Just like storm clouds.
Everything you find inside Aether — practices for greater self-awareness, gentle yoga, guided breathwork sessions, soundscapes and mindfulness exercises — will support your emotional wellbeing. This is a space for you to let the weather pass. Helping you to return to feeling that clear blue sky, once again.
Just remember, the sunny days aren’t half glorious without experiencing the occasional downpour.
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Restoration, rejuvenation, growth. It’s all done in the dark.
You CAN achieve your potential by accepting the uncomfortableness. Instead of trying to avoid it.
Although the darkness can seem a dangerous place, it can’t be avoided in a twenty-four hour cycle on earth.
In Greek mythology, Nyx was the goddess of the dark night. She was the mother of Aether. When the other gods needed advice, she was a revered source of wisdom they would often turn to for guidance.
Her intuition and worldly insight — paired with her connection to the nighttime — proved that the dark wasn’t something to be feared, but a place of stillness, for reflection. The darkness was something to be explored, welcomed in, with a healthy curiosity.
And so it felt quite fitting to name this platform Aether, the brainchild of Nix Brook, emotional health educator, breathwork facilitator and yoga teacher.
Aether rose up from times of disquiet
Nix lived in the darkness, struggling with depression for many years. But it was only when she bravely ventured into her darkness, that she discovered light, clarity and strength.
At 28, the outside of her life looked perfect: newly engaged, with a successful career that let her jetset around the world, having just bought her first home… but inside she was in turmoil.
Amidst persistent cycles of anxiety and depression, feeling unfulfilled, doing the same work, the same routine, she was not making the impact that she truly wanted to.
Yoga became her one moment a week where she was able to step away from all the pressures and expectations, and found herself able to breathe again. Where she felt her shoulders come down from her ears. It was her own refuge from the storm.
On paper, she was exceeding expectations for her age. But the environment she was working in was thankless, greedy, narcissistic.
Yoga showed her another way to live. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more
to life than collecting external achievements. But taking a step in the opposite direction brought about fear and confusion, not wanting to rock the boat ...
Her fiance and colleagues started sounding like a broken record: “Nix, why are you always dreaming of another life?”
Belittled, she agreed with them that she was probably overreacting. She stayed quiet. And just keep trudging on.
Nix realised that — whilst working with some of the richest people in the world, who often didn't seem happy or fulfilled either — happiness is an inside job.
She called off the engagement and went to work abroad for 2 years — to pause, reset and start living for herself instead of external expectations.
She returned home as a qualified yoga teacher, having trained with world renowned teachers. That’s where she found the power of the breathwork.
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WHAT DOES EMOTIONAL HEALTH LOOK LIKE
Dive into the darkness.
Rise through realisations.
Nix finally felt she had been given permission to be real, to be emotional and to have emotions. To stop suppressing how she felt, despite others telling her she was overreacting. She stopped being afraid of the dark, now able to face it, head on.
If you’ve got that nagging feeling in the bottom of your belly, it shouldn’t be ignored. That is your intuition.
Your gut is telling you something: that there IS a better way. A more fulfilling life. A place of more comfort that is within your reach.
That’s why we created Aether: to make you feel at home in your own skin. And live your life with more conviction.
THE BENEFITS OF CARING FOR YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Fight, flight, freeze.
Or flow.
Aether gifts you the small steps to build trust with yourself — trust that you can get down to the nitty gritty.
You can trust yourself to unravel your blockages and the confusing emotions in your own time.
You can stop fearing the darker times, and shake off the bad weather, to feel like a bright blue sky, once more. With Aether.
You have more agency than you realise.
The platform that adapts to what you’re feeling today
We all feel different, day-to-day.
Some days we’re lacking energy. Sometimes we feel like we’ve got too much energy, and need to slow down.
Some days we might be harbouring an anger in our hearts that we can’t explain with words. And on other days, we crave a little more flow and creativity.
It’s ok to not have all the answers right away.
That’s why we developed our four pillars of emotional health - Soothe, Activate, Release and Shift.
You can select the state you want to move through. Or choose one you’d like to reach.
You’ll then get a personalised shortlist of sessions to choose from. Regardless of whether you’ve got a whole hour to dedicate to rebalancing yourself. Or you’ve just got 15 minutes before leaving the house, where you need a little more clarity.
MEET OUR TEAM OF AETHER GUIDES
Rising through realisations
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Nix Brook
Conscious Connected, Breath, Mindfulness, Embodiment
Breathwork Facilitator, Emotional Health Educator and Yoga Teacher, Nix found the breath by accident. It was a lightbulb moment when she realised instantly the healing power of the breath. It changed her life and has since helped her live with compassion and a deep respect and trust for the language of the body: our emotions.
What makes your teaching style unique?
My stories, I love to teach ancient philosophy but weave it into everyday life, with simple stories that can help you connect to a deeper meaning.What’s one thing you prioritise daily for your emotional health?
Connecting to my breath, even if it’s just a moment to check in and notice how I’m breathing, it makes such a difference to my day.Where do you feel most content?
By the sea, something about the sound of the sea soothes my soul.Favourite Song?
In Your Hands - Nick Mulvey
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Katie Oriel
Yin Yoga
Yoga has been the driving force for so much change in Katie’s life. The practice has taught her how to slow down, to celebrate the vibrancy and depth of her emotions, and to meet the inevitable trials and tribulations of life with patience, acceptance and above all, gratitude.
What can we expect from your classes?
I am fiercely committed to honouring the ancient wisdom of this practise from a modern day perspective. I know first hand how deeply it can benefit our mental and emotional wellbeing so throughout practise I will encourage (and provide the tools for) gentle self enquiry whilst creating a space so that the time we spend together can truly be whatever you need it to be.If you were a superhero for a day, what would your superpower be?
Hands down it would be flying, I can’t think of anything else more freeing.Go-to solution for a break from work?
Snuggles with my pup!Favourite Song?
This is hard! For now, Xavier Rudd - Spirit Bird (for the memories)
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Dr Stephanie Minchin
Clinical Psychology & Yoga Therapy
Yoga was Steph’s therapy; before she was able to put words to her experience. As Steph journeyed through the worlds of yoga teaching and clinical psychology she understood the essence of both as healing, through a process of self-inquiry and inner transformation.
• What can members expect from your Masterclass?
I advocate for the healing powers of yoga and psychology for a calm mind, strong body and open heart. I can’t wait to share these gifts with you!
• What's one daily habit you can't live without?
Meditation. It’s my morning non-negotiable, regulating my inner world before meeting the outer one, continually learning how to practice life as one big meditation in movement!
• Where do you feel most present?
By water. And in water. It’s the element of my Scorpio and it feels so powerful for me.
• Favourite Song?
Too many to choose.. My mind feels like a walking jukebox, from being a child of the 80s and 90s, to renaissance Ibiza house classics and jazz and soul!
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Michael McCaffrey
Mindfulness, Sound Healing
Michael is a dedicated meditation and mindfulness teacher, passionately committed to making the transformative benefits of these practices accessible to all. Through his compassionate approach and profound understanding, Michael creates an inclusive space where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace.
• What makes your teaching style unique?
With a rich background in various meditation techniques, my teachings focus on demystifying mindfulness, offering clarity and guidance to beginners while providing depth and insight for seasoned practitioners.
• How do you stay creative and inspired?
Being alive is a great source of inspiration as life is a trip. Mindful practices help to remind me how insane all of this is and that keeps me on my toes for sure.
• What’s the one thing in your daily routine you wouldn’t want to live without?
Probably my cold plunge first thing. I enjoy the push - pull of not wanting to do it but doing it anyway.
• Favourite Song?
The impossible question. It will change every day. As a musician and record collector there’s way to many options. I’d say, right now my favourite song is Vicarious by Tool but that will change, no doubt.
YOUR 7 DAY FREE TRIAL
Unearth a deeper connection to the present moment with Aether
Take time for yourself. Just a few sessions each week will do. And you’ll feel more steadfast in your decisions and start seeing your experiences in vivid colour.
Aether is your map, to navigate the landscape of your emotions, guide you through the self-criticism, the hesitations, the stagnant feelings that have been lingering too long. Without needing to speak a word out loud.
Get cosy and put some loose-leaf on to brew, whilst you explore Aether for free. You’ll get immediate access to everything on the platform, for an entire week. No content hidden behind a paywall.
You’ll discover…
4 Pillars of Emotional Health - Soothe, Activeate, Release & Shift. Each with carefully selected practices for focused emotional support
Beginner-orientated Kick-Starter videos: to walk you through sessions or practices you might not have tried before, step-by-step, breath-by-breath
Guided breathwork sessions to soothe or active your nervous system, gentle yoga to help you unwind, soundscapes and mindfulness exercises for greater self-awareness, and more: a practice for every body, whether you’re feeling lethargic and disempowered, or your brain is going a million miles an hour