Norma Delaney was more than a teacher; she was a presence of pure compassion and an unwavering guide into the depths of conscious breathing. Through her gentle and loving energy, she taught me how to receive each breath as a gift—a sacred invitation to connect with my soul and release all that no longer served. Her teachings were not just about breath—they were about life, love, sovereignty, and the profound joy of being.
My first encounter with Norma Delaney was not just a meeting—it was the beginning of a transformation. Her teachings on conscious breath went far beyond any technique or method I had previously encountered. With her guidance, breath became a vehicle for self-discovery, integration, and remembering. It wasn’t something to be mastered but something to allow.
Norma often spoke of the body as the “grand temple of the soul,” a space where human and divine could come together in a love affair of extraordinary depth. I can still hear her voice, inviting us to “melt back” into our bodies, to let go of tension, and to simply receive. In those moments, she created a safe and sacred space where the breath became a bridge between human and soul, a rhythm of receiving and releasing, much like the waves of the sea.
She introduced me to what she called the “gentle breath of a child,” a natural, effortless way of breathing that allowed me to reconnect with the lost and forgotten parts of myself. “Feel your belly fill like a happy balloon,” she’d say, “joyously receiving the breath, and then exhaling, setting yourself free.” She taught us that the exhale wasn’t just a release; it was an act of grace, a joyous surrender of old energy to make space for the new.
What I cherished most about Norma’s approach was her unwavering belief that everything we needed was already within us. Breath was not about controlling or forcing but about allowing ourselves to receive the gift of our own being. In every breath, there was the opportunity to return to the truth of our existence, to remember our divine essence.
Her Ascension: A Journey to the Other Side
Norma Delaney has now ascended, passing over to the other side. Her physical presence may no longer be with us, but her spirit, her teachings, and her legacy continue to inspire and guide. For those of us who were touched by her, we know that her ascension is not an ending but a continuation of her journey—a journey of infinite expansion and grace.
Even now, as I breathe consciously, I feel Norma’s presence. She is there, in the quiet spaces between breaths, reminding me that the breath is a bridge between the human and the divine. Her ascension is a testament to the mastery she embodied in life, and I honor her for the role she played not only in my life but in the lives of so many.
The Garden of Healing
One of her most beautiful metaphors was that of the “Garden of Healing,” a sacred space within each of us that comes alive through conscious breathing. She described it as a place where old stories and dis-ease could be released, where the soul could lovingly tend to us, and where joy and peace could flourish. “Feel the sunlight of compassionate love,” she’d say, “as your soul celebrates your return home.”
Through her guidance, I discovered this garden within myself, a place I continue to visit through the breath. It is here that the breath becomes more than oxygen; it becomes vitality, love, and the purest connection to the soul. Norma showed us that this sacred space was always waiting, ready to welcome us home.
A Legacy of Love, Breath, and Sovereignty
Norma’s teachings were filled with gentle yet powerful wisdom, inviting us to trust, to receive, and to allow the breath to carry us into deeper awareness. Her sessions also held a playful and celebratory quality. She brought a sense of lightness to the process, reminding us to laugh, to wiggle our toes, and to enjoy the simple pleasures of being in the body. “Notice your cells smiling,” she’d say with a joyful laugh, encouraging us to feel the love and celebration within ourselves.
Norma’s ascension does not diminish the impact of her teachings—it only magnifies them. Her work was never about following a particular method or path; it was about guiding others to their own mastery. In every breath, in every moment of presence, we can honor her by living what she taught. She reminded us that sovereignty is our birthright, and conscious breath is a path to that sovereignty.
A Breath of Gratitude
As I reflect on Norma’s ascension and the lasting legacy she has left behind, I feel a deep sense of gratitude. She taught me to embrace every part of myself, to remember that there is nothing to fix, nothing to change—only to allow. Through her teachings, I learned that mastery is not about perfection but about presence. Her breath became my breath, her wisdom became my knowing.
Norma Delaney’s work continues to shape my life and the work I do with The New Gnostic. Her ascension reminds me that the journey does not end when we leave the physical body—it expands into realms beyond. Through the breaths we take, through the moments we allow, we can feel her presence and her guidance as clearly as ever.
Norma, thank you for the gift of breath, the gift of life, and the gift of you. To those who knew her, to those who seek her teachings, and to those whose lives she touched, may we continue to honor her legacy by breathing consciously and remembering who we truly are.
