Classes, communities, and resources to fill your lungs — and soul — with healing.
– KEYS SOULCARE
With roots in Eastern medicine, “breathwork” is a modern term for a practice with ancient origins. Learning to manipulate or control the breath is a therapeutic method to deepen self-awareness, healing, and altered states of consciousness. Since its ancient origins, western adaptations of yoga have helped introduce and popularize this powerful healing tool to our modern world. It can be practiced solo, with a guiding practitioner, or in a group setting. Best of all? Time is not an issue here; sessions can last for hours or just a few priceless moments.
No matter the style, its benefits range from a clearer sense of purpose to a more balanced connection to our emotions. Want to hop on the breathwork bandwagon, but don’t know where to get started? We’ve curated a few of our favorite resources and guides to tap into the ritual.
HealHaus
HealHaus is a Brooklyn-based biz with coast-to-coast appeal, thanks to its inclusive, unique, and community-centered offerings. Their recurring breathwork classes encapsulate a variety of topics, including “Breathwork for Trauma” and “Breath and Movement for Freedom.” | Follow them on Instagram at @HealHaus
Ana Lilia
Ana Lilia is a breathwork coach and intuitive guide, who draws on her own healing journey and learnings to help thousands all over the world. From self-guided breathwork for anxiety to active breath-based, one-on-one coaching resets, Ana’s approach is inspired by principles of transformation and building a deeper connection to the self. It’s anything but one-size-fits-all — and we love that. | Follow Ana on Instagram at @_Ana_Lilia
Luke Simon
Luke Simon is an upstate New York-based spiritualist with a practice dedicated to sitting with — and working through — “big emotions.” While Luke has a focus on queer and creative individuals, all are welcome to his online and in-person offerings, ranging from healing breathwork workshops to reiki sessions and tarot readings framed to boosts participants’ creative flow. | Follow Luke on Instagram at @LukeSimon_Mystic
Tejal Patel
With a focus on yoga and social justice, Tejal specializes in BIPOC-centered, open-level offerings and breathwork classes. Through her initiative called abcdyogi, Tejal is helping Southeast Asians reclaim yoga spaces and platforms. | Follow Tejal on Instagram at @TejalYoga
Dorothea Barth-Jorgensen
As an intuitive artist and healer, Dorothea provides guided breathwork and sound medicine sessions through The Mindry, her Malibu-based studio and online platform that’s a modern sanctuary for authentic experiences of self-connection. Dorothea welcomes all levels to explore and clear stagnant energy throughout their bodies and minds. (New clients can start with a $15, one-week unlimited pass for virtual classes!) | Follow Dorothea on Instagram at @DorotheaBarth
Ashley Neese
Facilitator and guide Ashley Neese’s breathwork offerings range from multi-level courses to single events that connect the practice to emotional intelligence and tuning into our own inner voices and instincts. Her book, How to Breathe: 25 Simple Practices for Calm, Joy, and Resilience, is an in-depth guide to building a sustainable, solo practice. | Follow Ashley on Instagram at @Ashley_Neese
Which rituals do you turn to to get the most out of each breath? Share your favorite resources — and your experiences with ours — in the comments!
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