Soul Meets Science: Inside Our Gut-Brain Red Light Experience at Fuego's Wellbeing Day

On 29th November, CeraThrive had the privilege of being part of something special: Soul x Science, an immersive health and wellbeing day hosted by Fuego in London. It was a day dedicated to exploring what happens when ancient wisdom meets modern science - and we were there to share the power of the gut-brain connection through infrared light therapy.

A Day at the Intersection of Science and Soul

Fuego's Soul x Science event brought together neuroscientists, longevity experts, meditation facilitators, and wellness pioneers, all united by a shared vision of integrated health. The day was designed to nurture all four pillars of wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

For us at CeraThrive, it was the perfect environment to introduce attendees to something we're deeply passionate about: supporting the gut-brain axis through red and near-infrared light therapy.

The Gut-Brain Red Light Experience

At the heart of our presence was the gut-brain red light experience with the CERA System, a guided session combining breathwork with photobiomodulation therapy.

Here's what the experience looked like: participants settled onto comfortable mats, with the CERA body panel positioned over their abdomen and the CERA headband resting gently on their forehead. As the devices delivered four therapeutic wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to both ends of the gut-brain axis, I guided the group through a ten-minute resilience breathwork session.

The session, designed by Pavel Aeon and available through the CeraThrive app, was chosen specifically to energise. After a busy morning of talks and workshops, participants had the opportunity to lie down, ground themselves, and reset - supported by both breath and light.

The Science of Breathing: Why Breathwork Amplifies Light Therapy

Breathwork isn't just about relaxation, it's a direct line to your nervous system. When we consciously slow and deepen our breath, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the "rest and digest" state. This shift reduces cortisol, lowers heart rate, and creates the physiological conditions for healing and restoration.

But here's where it becomes particularly relevant to light therapy: when the body is in a calm, grounded state, cellular receptivity improves. Stress causes vasoconstriction (the narrowing of blood vessels) which can limit circulation and reduce how effectively light penetrates tissues. By contrast, a relaxed state promotes vasodilation, enhancing blood flow and allowing therapeutic wavelengths to reach cells more effectively.

Breathwork also supports vagal tone, strengthening the function of the vagus nerve, the primary communication highway between gut and brain. Since the CERA System is designed to optimise this very connection, pairing it with intentional breathing creates a synergistic effect: the breath prepares the body to receive, and the light delivers targeted cellular support.

In essence, breathwork doesn't just complement infrared light therapy — it creates the optimal internal environment for it.

What Participants Experienced

After the session, attendees described feeling noticeably calmer, more centred, and gently energised. Several mentioned the soothing warmth spreading across their core, a signature sensation of the CERA body panel at work. Others spoke about the meditative quality of combining breath guidance with the gentle pulsing of the light.

For many, it was their first encounter with photobiomodulation. The questions that followed were curious and thoughtful: How does light affect the gut? What's happening at a cellular level? Can this help with brain fog and fatigue?

These are exactly the conversations we love having, because the science behind red and near-infrared light therapy is genuinely fascinating, and still emerging.

Why We Do What We Do

Most of us spend the vast majority of our time indoors, bathed in artificial blue light rather than the full spectrum of natural sunlight. Over time, this can disrupt hormone production, reduce cellular energy, and quietly build inflammation. The gut lining weakens. The immune system sends stress signals to the brain. The result? Brain fog, low mood, poor focus, and persistent fatigue.

The CERA System was built with this modern reality in mind. By delivering four kinds of red and near-infrared light, penetrating deep into tissues to reach the cells, it supports the gut-brain connection in a way that standard red light devices simply can't. It's simple, safe, and designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.

Gratitude and What's Next

Leading the breathwork session was a step outside my comfort zone, but it was also deeply rewarding. There's something powerful about holding space for people to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their bodies. Sharing that alongside the CERA System felt like a true expression of what CeraThrive stands for.

A heartfelt thank you to Diana Oblak and the entire Fuego team for creating such an inspiring event. And to everyone who joined our session, thank you for your openness and curiosity.

If you're interested in experiencing the gut-brain red light experience for yourself, or want to learn more about how the CERA System can support your wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

This is where science meets soul — and we're just getting started.