The Vital Goddess
Venusian Arts for the Modern & Mystical Woman.
Here we explore all things Venus; Beauty, Abundance, Sensuality, Sexuality, Pleasure, Love & Desire-Based Living.
I'm your host, Dianne Shepherd, certified holistic sexuality coach and wing woman for your Inner Venus!
I teach a unique approach to Taoist and Tantric practices to help you heal your relationship to your sensuality, reclaim your pleasure and tap into the creative life force of your sexual energy.
If you're ready to connect with your unique expression of the Goddess of Love,
Welcome to the Venusian Revolution!
The Vital Goddess
Breathe Like a Goddess; The Ancient Art of Sensual Breathwork
What if breathwork wasn’t something you did
but a journey you entered?
In this episode, Dianne invites you into the ancient, feminine art of sensual breathwork — a gentle yet powerful way to shift states, soften the nervous system, and come home to the body.
We explore conscious connected breathing (CCB), where the inhale flows seamlessly into the exhale like a wave, guiding you out of the thinking mind and into deeper, more intuitive states of awareness. Not through force or catharsis, but through presence, rhythm, and safety.
You’ll learn why nasal breathing is so supportive for the nervous system, encouraging diaphragmatic breath, coherence, and the cultivation of nitric oxide, sometimes called the “miracle molecule” , which helps signal relaxation, circulation, vitality and ease in the body.
We also explore sensuality as sacred technology, with a special focus on scent. Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years in women’s spiritual practices, including in Goddess cultures like ancient Crete, where aromatic oils were ritual allies for devotion, embodiment, and altered states.
Scent bypasses the thinking mind and speaks directly to pleasure, memory, and intuition. When paired with breath, it becomes a powerful portal into the sacred feminine.
✨ In this episode, you’ll experience:
- Why conscious connected breath gently shifts states of awareness
- The power of nasal breathing for nervous system regulation
- How scent activates sensuality, intuition, and pleasure
- A 5 minute guided Sensual Breath practice to help you soften, descend, and journey inward
- An invitation to explore what brings you into a swoon
Altered states don’t require effort, force or even plant medicine.
They require permission & presence.
Choose a scent you love, press play and let your breath lead you home.
Let's dive in!
Dive deeper:
Join us in the Vital Goddess Mastery program Spring 2026 here
Explore the Taste of the Temple offer here