Breathwork in Berlin-Kreuzberg – trauma-sensitive, one-on-one & in groups
Do you actually know everything your breath can do for you?
Your breath is your teacher and your closest ally, the bridge between your body and your mind and the voice of your wellbeing. The possibilities, the spaces to play and to learn, are incredibly varied. What if I told you there are more than 50 different breathing techniques, each of which can affect us differently? Our breath is such a powerful tool and at the same time so simple. We’ve forgotten how important it is for us and what role it plays in our healing processes.
"To regain our creativity, we need to relearn how to breathe."
Dan Brulé
What is breathwork?
Breathwork means using your breath for healing and for the growth of body, mind and soul. By playing with the breath you explore completely new depths of your consciousness, transform your mind and grow personally through the breathing itself, the stronger connection to yourself and the insights you gain along the way.
The general term breathwork covers everything from conscious breath observation and breathing techniques to transformative breathing methods.
One focus of my work is Conscious Connected Breathwork. With this method the body is brought into a special state. Through balanced stimulation of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic), tension can be released from your physical, mental and emotional body. For years breathwork has been used in martial arts, (trauma) therapy, medicine, yoga, the military, vocal training, addiction recovery and many other fields.
When is breathwork right for you?
If you want to move through emotional blocks, release tension, stress and trauma from your cells and grow beyond yourself, breathwork is a wonderful tool – and I can support you with it in your growth and your healing. Breathwork helps you get more in touch with yourself and mobilise your own resources.
When should you avoid breathwork?
If you have a particular condition such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, heart disease, high blood pressure or an eye disease (e.g. glaucoma or retinal detachment), breathwork should not be practised, as it can intensify symptoms. If you’re pregnant or have asthma, it’s possible to practise breathwork very gently. Please note that Conscious Connected Breathwork is not a medical practice. Please always consult a doctor beforehand.
I regularly offer one-on-one and group sessions – online and in Berlin-Kreuzberg. One-on-one sessions are available in English and German; for groups, the language is always stated in the class title or description. Interested in an individual breath session or breath coaching? Then just use my contact form.
"Our body holds on to all the information it gathers and experiences. Through conscious training, our breath can help us break old patterns and rewrite the information stored in our body."
Eva
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Breathe, feel and heal with Conscious Connected Breathwork
Conscious Connected Breathwork is a powerful method of self-empowerment and self-healing. Again and again, every session shows my clients and participants the amazing possibilities of this wonderful work.
Is there a particular question you need a new angle on? Are you facing a big decision that’s putting you under pressure? Breathwork can help you come back to yourself and find a fresh perspective.
In my experience the method is also a powerful support with stress-related illness and anxiety. After demanding or difficult experiences, breathwork can bring more lightness and help you process what you’ve been through.
If you like, your experience can be supported with bodywork. Breathwork sessions take place in Berlin-Kreuzberg or online.
Learn to breathe healthily again.
Do you breathe shallowly and irregularly? Do you catch yourself holding your breath? Are you struggling with the long-term effects of Long Covid?
Alongside Conscious Connected Breathwork I also offer individual breath coaching. In our sessions we look at your situation, and I give you evidence-based methods and techniques to bring your breathing back into a healthy balance.
Frequently asked questions about breathwork
What happens in a breathwork session?
First we talk about what brings you here and about your health. Then you breathe lying down in a connected rhythm, guided by me and accompanied by music. Body sensations, images or feelings may come up – everything is welcome. At the end you settle into stillness, and we talk about what you experienced and how you can take it into your everyday life.
How long does a breathwork session take?
A one-on-one breathwork session takes about two hours – with a preliminary talk, the breath journey and time to feel into and integrate the experience. To get to know each other, a one-hour taster session with a short breathing sequence is also possible. Group sessions last 60 to 90 minutes depending on the format.
How much does a breathwork session in Berlin cost?
You’ll find the current prices for one-on-one sessions, taster sessions and packages on my prices page. Online sessions are cheaper because there’s no room rent. And for people under heavy financial strain, I keep a few places at a reduced rate free every month.
Who is breathwork not suitable for?
Intensive breathwork with connected breathing is not suitable, or only after consulting a doctor, during pregnancy and with epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, untreated high blood pressure, recent surgery, retinal detachment or glaucoma, severe mental illness such as psychosis or bipolar disorder, and in acute crises. We clarify this together in the preliminary talk – often there’s a gentler breathing technique that suits you well.
Is it normal to cry during breathwork?
Yes. The breath often sets feelings in motion that have no place in everyday life. Tears, laughter or even anger are common and are welcome. I hold the space for it and make sure you feel safe and decide for yourself how deep you go.
Tingling or cramping in the hands – is that dangerous?
Tingling, numbness or cramping in the hands come from the faster breathing, which lowers the CO₂ level in the blood. It’s uncomfortable but temporary: as soon as you breathe more slowly, it eases. I’ll show you how to regulate the intensity yourself at any time.
Can you do breathwork on your own?
You can practise gentle breathing exercises on your own – I’ll give you exercises and audio recordings for that. Intensive techniques with connected breathing are best experienced with guidance at first, so you learn how your body reacts and how to regulate the intensity. Never practise in water, while driving or standing up.
Does breathwork work online too?
Yes, surprisingly well. You lie down in your familiar surroundings, I guide you via video and I’m available the whole time. You need an undisturbed room, a stable internet connection and ideally headphones. Online sessions are cheaper because there’s no room rent.
Is breathwork legitimate?
Breathwork is an umbrella term, and the quality of guidance varies a lot. Look for a solid training, a preliminary talk with health questions and clear boundaries. I work trauma-sensitively, have more than 200 hours of breath therapy in clinical settings and took part in the clinical RESET study at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Breathwork doesn’t replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, but it can complement it well.
Where does breathwork take place?
My current location for in-person sessions is the Manoah Zentrum, Urbanstraße 118, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg. I also guide you online, wherever you are.
Can I give a breathwork session as a gift?
Yes! One-on-one sessions, taster sessions and packages are available as a personally designed gift voucher. You can request one here.
What participants say
Excerpts from reviews on Fyndery (only possible after booking a class), Google reviews (not checked for authenticity by Google) and personal feedback. Some shortened; translated from German.
