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Berlin Breathwork Days 2025

May 13-16, 2025

LOCATIONS
EDEN Studios, Breite Str. 43, Berlin-Pankow
THE LOVERS & LEADERS SPACE, Torstrasse 101, Berlin-Mitte

Program Highlights

Learning Lab in cooperation with Humboldt University of Berlin

Metamorphysis Breathwork Session

Wim Hof Method Workshop

Community Gathering

    • Yasmine Orth (Initiator / Curator, breathwork Facilitator, Founder The Lovers & Leaders)

    • Prof. Dr. Isabel Dziobek (Professor of Clinical Psychology, HU Berlin, Head of University Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy)

    • Dr. Martha Havenith (Scientist, Author, Ernst-Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience in cooperation with Max-Planck Institute)

    • Dr. Guy William Fincham (Scientist, Founder Brighton & Sussex Breathwork Lab, Breath Teacher, Researcher in Psychology (Brighton & Sussex Medical School))

    • Sukkhadas Auer (Wim Hof Method® Instructor (Level 2), Meditation Teacher)

    • Sascha Zeilinger (Spirit of Breath, Cold Exposure, Fatherhood Coaching, Workshop & Community)

    • Julia Wunderlich (Ayurveda Therapy, Spiritual Mentoring, Breathwork, Soft-Touch De-Armoring, Womb Healing)

    • Annette Söhnlein (Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Author)

    • Gerjet Efken (Breathwork, Holistic Health Coach, Podcaster, Entrepreneur)

    • Dr. Ed Caddye (Movement Specialist, Medical Doctor, Clinical Research Fellow in CISC, Metabolic Psychiatry)

    • Paula-Maria Stewart (Embodied Voice Coach, Sacred Voice Artist)

    • Yousef Hammoudah (Mindfulness & Meditation Trainer, Global VP Brand Development & Community Fotografiska)

    • Dr. Abdel Nemri (Neuroscientist, Into the Deep Breath Conscious Connected Breath)

    • Anja Haberlandner (Physician & Psychotherapist)

    • Hans Rutrecht (Mind Foundation, Augmented Psychotherapy Training, Psychotherapist and Research Fellow)

    • Lydia Schamschula (Holotropic Facilitator, Grof Certified, Actress, Filmmaker)

    • Nina Hartter (PhD Student at HU, Yoga Instructor)

    • Thomas Schubert (Martial Arts, Little KungFu, Entrepreneur)

    • Dr. Renata Wacker (Psychologist and Scientist, Humboldt University)

    • Dr. Laura Daedelow (Psychologist and Scientist, Humboldt University)

    • Prof. Ulrike Lüken (Professor of Psychotherapy at HU, Humboldt University, Psychologist, Psychological Psychotherapist)

Read the post-event report
Read the post-event report
Three people, two women and one man, are laughing and posing in a warmly lit room.
A group of approximately 20 people stands in front of a building numbered 101. They are posing for a group photo and appear joyful. In the background, storefront windows display neon signs reading: "the lovers & leaders space" and "PEACE".
A group of people laughing and chatting in casual conversation outside a building.
Two laughing men stand outside a cafe or restaurant, surrounded by other individuals in the evening light.
People gather in a room, conversing and drinking beverages while attending a presentation or event.
People greet each other on the street in front of a cafe in a European city, while some enter and exit.
Three people are conversing outdoors in a city at sunset, with trees and buildings in the background.
Three people are conversing in a room featuring a golden wall and flowers in the background.
People are engaged in conversation in a room; some hold drinks, with other individuals in the background, creating a bustling gathering.
People at a party, laughing and holding drinks, with a wall and other guests in the background.
A group of people conversing in front of a store with dark walls and a large window pane, where the word 'PEACE' is visible in neon light.
A group of people conversing outdoors, surrounded by green nature.
Three people are conversing in an art museum, with a large, golden painting and flowers in the background.
A group of people are amicably greeting each other on the street in front of a cafe in a city.
A man wearing a dark sweater and with his hair in a bun stands in front of a window, with the sun in the background. Multi-family houses are visible outside.
People at a gathering; a woman in the foreground smiles, while others in the background drink beverages in a room adorned with plants and curtains.
Three individuals, two women and one man, smile in front of a gray wall.
People engaged in conversation at a celebration within a well-lit room.
Five individuals conversing and drinking at an informal gathering in a living room. In the background, there are flowers and windows with curtains.
Two laughing women shaking hands in a living room. Colorful plants and a wardrobe are visible in the background.
Three individuals stand side-by-side, laughing in an indoor setting, with a window offering an outdoor view in the background.
A group of people cheerfully converses in front of a building window displaying the neon-lit text 'Love, laughter & a space'.
A laughing young man with brown, disheveled hair, wearing a yellow sweater and a red backpack, stands outdoors in a city with green trees.
Four individuals stand side-by-side in front of an old, patterned wall, smiling and posing for a photograph. They are dressed casually and appear comfortable.
A man holds a microphone and a presentation remote control in front of a projected graphic displaying three interconnected hexagons with the words 'Happiness', 'Strength', and 'Health'.
A young man holds a microphone in one hand and touches his nose with the other while standing in front of a presentation.
Three women stand close together amidst greenery, smiling and looking at the camera.
Four laughing women stand in a park on a sunny day, with trees and buildings in the background, while other individuals are seated on benches.
Groups of young people are seated and relaxing amidst greenery, with some looking at their phones and others conversing.
A woman is seated on a platform in front of an audience in a large, brightly lit room featuring high ceilings and expansive windows. She holds a microphone. The audience is seated on chairs and on the floor, with some taking notes. Curtains are present.
Two women are seated in a meditative state on a rug in front of a wall where the words 'Dream Days' are projected. One woman sits with closed eyes, while the other plays a traditional musical instrument, also with closed eyes. There is a...
Individuals practicing Tai Chi in a room, with arms extended, in front of a large window facade.
A group of people attentively seated at an event in a room with large windows, through which outdoor greenery is visible.
A group of people lying on the floor in a room, while one person stands, likely participating in a meditation or relaxation exercise.
A group session in a bright room with a large audience; two women are on stage, one holding a flower. In the background, a screen displays a heart-shaped tree drawing and the text "Thank you!"
A man dances barefoot in a room, while a person lies on their back in the background. In the foreground, a hand wearing thick, blue clothing is visible, and in the lower right area, there is a flowerpot with red flowers.
Two women smile amidst greenery; one wears a black top with a necklace, while the other wears a blue dress, headscarf, shawl, and large earrings.
People are seated in a circle on yoga mats in a brightly lit room, presumably during a group session or meditation.
People are lying relaxed on rugs while a man speaks on a stage, with a projector displaying a logo in the background. This appears to be a casual event or workshop.
Three individuals are seated at a small wooden table outdoors, in sunlight, with drinks and cards, in front of a building with plants and trees in the background.
People are seated in a row during a discussion, with one person speaking into a microphone.
Seven individuals are seated on a couch participating in a panel discussion during the Berlin Breathwork Days. Behind them, a projection screen displays the event title.
A moderator is seated on a relaxed couch in front of an audience within the room. The space features large windows and is brightly lit, with white curtains adorning the periphery.
A man holds a microphone, engaged in a presentation, with text visible on a screen in the background.
Participants are attending a yoga class in a brightly lit room; some are lying on yoga mats, while a woman stands in the center speaking, and two other women are seated on the floor in the background.
People are holding hands in a group, possibly during a ceremony or gathering, standing on a dark floor with flowers and candles arranged on the ground.
A presentation is being given to an audience in a bright room with windows and curtains; two women are on stage, one speaking into a microphone, the other holding a rose. A presentation slide on the wall features a heart made of tree branches and the text "Thank
A lecture is taking place at 'Heartwork Days'. Three women are seated on a stage, one speaking into a microphone, all engaging with an audience. In the background, a large projection screen displays the title 'Heartwork Days'.
People are lying on the floor, some blindfolded, evidently in a meditative or relaxed state, in a room containing a backpack and a water bottle.
Five individuals are seated side-by-side at an event, laughing and conversing; one holds a microphone. The background features a projector and decorations, presumably within a conference room.
Seven people are seated on an elevated sofa during a panel discussion. In the background, a projection screen displays the text 'Berlin Breathwork Days'.
Three individuals are at a reception desk in a public space, likely for check-in or registration, while other people wait in the background.
A young woman holds a microphone during a presentation in front of a projection.
People are seated on the floor during a discussion; a woman speaks into a microphone while others listen.
Three individuals are seated on a stage; a woman holds a microphone and laughs, with a dog lying beside her. Two other people sit nearby, listening, against a backdrop of a curtain and a projection screen.
People are seated in a room during a lecture or conference, with large windows in the background revealing a green, forested landscape.
A woman holds a microphone and delivers a presentation to an attentive audience seated in the room.
A man with tattoos and glasses speaks into a microphone at an event called Berlin Breathwork Days, with a large projection slide displaying 'Berlin Breathwork Days' in the background.
Two women are seated on a stage area; one meditates in a cross-legged position while the other plays a musical lute. Above them, a colorful projected illustration displays the text 'Dream Days'.
A woman is seated on a bed, holding a microphone and speaking to an audience. The bed is adorned with pillows and decorations, with plants and candles visible in the background.
Two women are speaking at an event; one holds a microphone, with a screen displaying "Days" in the background.
A woman is seated on an elevated couch, engaged in conversation before an audience, in a room featuring large windows and white curtains.
A man and a woman are on stage in a room during an event called 'Berlin Breathwork Days'. In the background, a large projection screen displays the event name and several logos. There is a table with a plant.
A young person is seated on the floor in front of a glass sliding door, reading a book, with a folded yoga mat and a pink bag beside them. A smartphone and a key are visible in the foreground.
A woman is giving a presentation to an audience in a naturally lit room with large windows. Statistics on mental health in Germany are displayed on the screen behind her.
People are seated in a room, engaged in conversation.
People are seated in a room, laughing. In the background, a window reveals green trees outside.

  • „The Berlin Breathwork Days are one of the rare spaces where our hearts are welcome, and so are our brains—where bold visions are allowed to coexist with a grounded sense of responsibility and practical implementation. One of the great blessings of the Berlin Breathwork Days was that it brought together a group of breathwork practitioners and researchers who are all passionate about opening doors of healing for those in their care in the safest and most powerful way possible—and willing to question their own beliefs in order to get there! Participants were truly listening to each other, and respecting that different perspectives will empower our common quest to make breathwork a practice that can enrich the lives of many. In inviting the community to gather in this way, the Berlin Breathwork Days have left us with the sense that we are not alone on this mission, and with inspiration for all the things we can grow together as a community in the coming years.“

    — Dr. Martha Havenith | Scientist, Author, Ernst-Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience in Coop Max-Planck Institute

  • „A container of warmhearted, well-intentioned people with a shared common interest in breathwork and its boundless potential for emotional and spiritual growth. With its collection of balanced and nuanced perspectives on breathwork, I am excited to contribute towards and witness the evolution of Berlin Breathwork Days over the years to come. See you in 2026.“

    – Dr. Guy Fincham Scientist, Founder Brighton & Sussex Breathwork Lab

  • “For me, the Berlin Breathwork Days were a vivid testament to how far breathwork has come – and how much further we still have to go. Between research, therapy, and experience, a space emerges that is simultaneously profound, transformative, and human. My biggest takeaway? That genuine connection arises when we take science seriously without losing the magic.”

    – Gerjet Efken, Breathwork, Holistic Health Coach, Podcaster, Entrepreneur

  • “The Berlin Breathwork Days impressed with a harmonious blend of well-founded theory and experience-based practice. As a psychotherapist, it is particularly important to me that breathwork is taught and applied safely and with a scientific basis. This event not only highlighted the transformative potential and depth of breathwork but also the responsibility that comes with it.”

    – Alicia Daniels, Psychotherapist (Participant)

  • “For me, the Breathwork Days were a gathering characterized by ease, discussions held with seriousness, and interactions rooted in friendship. How wonderful that this platform exists – may it continue to establish itself and attract many more people from the field for vibrant exchange, close encounters, and serious discussions!”

    – Hans Rutrecht, MIND Foundation, depth-oriented psychotherapist

Berlin Breathwork Days 2024

September 17-22, 2024

LOCATION
THE LOVERS & LEADERS SPACE, Torstrasse 101, Berlin-Mitte

Program Highlights

Learning Lab in cooperation with Humboldt University of Berlin

Metamorphysis Breathwork Session

Filmscreening AWARE

Wim Hof Method Workshop

Breathwork Sessions

    • Yasmine Orth (Initiator / Curator, breathwork Facilitator, Founder The Lovers & Leaders)

    • Prof. Dr. Isabel Dziobek (Professor of Clinical Psychology, HU Berlin, Head of the University Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy)

    • Dr. Martha Havenith (Scientist, Ernst-Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience, Author, Into the Deep Training)

    • Hans Rutrecht (MIND Foundation)

    • Vidya & Klaus Ulbricht (Founders of Lichtatmung®, Naou Bewusstseinsschule)

    • Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Rapp (Holotropic Breathwork, Psychotherapist, University of Potsdam, Social and Preventive Medicine)

    • Eva Kaczor (Founder of Psychedelic Breath®, Psychologist)

    • Sukkhadas Auer (Wim Hof® Instructor, Meditation Teacher)

    • Annette Söhnlein (Pranayama, Yoga and Meditation Teacher)

    • Sotantar Jörg Wendland (Polyvagal Specialist)

    • Paul Auls (Director and Breathwork Therapist)

    • Amina Zoe (Breathwork-Facilitator)

    • Anja Haberlandner (Psychologist / Physician)

    • Julia Wunderlich (Rolling Tiger)

    • Sascha Zeilinger (Spirit of Breath)

    • Esmée Seidler (Coach)

    • Dr. Barbara Breitenstein (HU, Psychological Psychotherapist)

    • Nina Hartter (PhD Student, HU, Yoga Teacher)

Read the post-event report
Read the post-event report
Two women are speaking at the 'Berlin Breathwork Days' event in a room with an audience; one holds a microphone. In the background, a large screen displays the event name and dates.
Three women are standing side-by-side in front of a building advertising an event called Berlin Breathwork Days, scheduled from September 17th to 22nd, 2024.
People are conversing and sitting outdoors in front of a city-center café. In the background, a warmly lit display window is visible, and an information board is placed next to the door.
People are seated in a darkened cinema hall, watching a film or presentation on a screen.
A woman with long, wavy hair is speaking into a microphone during a panel discussion.
Three women are conversing in a café through a window, with reflections of a car and passersby in the background.
A smiling woman with tattooed arms is seated in an accessible environment, with an open window frame revealing bicycles outside in the background.
Three women are engaged in a discussion at an event; one woman is speaking into a microphone. In the background, another participant is visible, dressed in beige and green, with a curtain in the room.
Three women are seated in a café: one in a pink dress, one in a black jacket, and one smiling in a white T-shirt. People are visible on the street outside.
People are watching a projector display a presentation featuring the word 'AWARE' and a whale in water.
Three women are speaking at the Berlin Breathwork Days in a room with a stage, a background image displaying the event title, and two speakers on pedestals.
Two women are in a room; one is wearing a leopard-print top and glasses, thoughtfully holding her hand to her mouth. The other, in the background, is wearing a dark blue blouse and white trousers, with her hand at her neck.
People are seated in a room, laughing and applauding at an event, with natural light streaming through large windows in the background.
A woman in a white dress is eating, with a man wearing glasses holding an acoustic guitar-like instrument in the background.
A woman in a reddish-brown dress and a red headscarf is meditating or praying, seated on a cushion in a quiet corner of a room, surrounded by several people.
A woman is singing into a microphone under a canopy, surrounded by musical instruments and decorative items, including a sunflower in the foreground.
A woman is presenting a lecture on breathwork in an auditorium to an audience. The screen displays a slide with text and an image of a person meditating against a night sky.
A panel discussion featuring several individuals is taking place on a small stage in a brightly lit room, surrounded by an attentive audience.
People are seated on the floor in a room, watching a lecture projected onto a screen that displays a title in both English and German. The topic is a study on the Passat, presented in German.
Several people are seated on chairs in a room, participating in a discussion or panel, with one woman speaking into a microphone.
Groups of people standing outside a building, some eating and others conversing. It is evening, and the sun is shining.
Woman with closed eyes, wearing a yellow dress, within a group.
Several people are seated in a comfortable room, while one of the men leads the conversation using a microphone. The group appears relaxed and is laughing, with plants and windows visible in the background.
A group of people is seated on cushions and chairs in a room, while a presentation is projected onto a screen. The room is brightly lit, with plants and a speaker in the background.
Two groups of people conversing in separate scenes: one indoors in the dark, the other outdoors in daylight, engaged in friendly exchange.
A man in a blue shirt, smiling, stands by a door in a room with a dark background, light falling on his face.
A smiling blonde woman engaged in conversation with others.
People are seated in a circle on cushions in a bright room, conducting a group discussion or meditation.
A group of people is seated in a circle during a discussion, some holding microphones, with a white wall in the background. In front of them is a wooden block with a water bottle and glasses.
A group of people stands in a room, some smiling while others observe attentively.
People stand with closed eyes in a group, seemingly engaged in meditation or devotion within a room.
Two women are seated on a carpeted floor, both wearing lapel microphones. They are laughing and speaking. In the foreground are two speakers. In the background are cushions, a heater, and a laptop.
Five women are seated in a room; one woman is speaking, and a dog is lying on the floor. The women are dressed in various colors, some are barefoot.
An older man with glasses, wearing a white shirt, holds a microphone and speaks. Plants and a window facade are visible in the background.
Two individuals: a blonde woman in the foreground with closed eyes, and a man in the background with dark hair and a beard, both exhibiting relaxed expressions in a brightly lit room.
Two women are speaking in a room, one with a microphone, the other gesturing, in front of an open window with curtains.
Three women are seated on a rug in front of a cushion and a laptop; they are smiling and appear to be participating in a conversation or presentation.
A man with glasses and a pink shirt sits with closed eyes in meditation or prayer, surrounded by other people in a room.
A group of people laughing and conversing during a meeting in a room.
A man with dark hair, a beard, and a top knot holds a microphone and speaks during a discussion in a room with plants in the background.
A woman sings or speaks into a microphone, seated behind a small organ, with a black speaker and a white wall in the background, and a vase of sunflowers in the foreground.
A laughing woman with long brown hair and glasses holds a script or document, wearing multiple rings and bracelets, in a room with a neutral wall color.
People stand in a room, pointing a finger at a single spot (possibly during a group discussion or workshop).
Three women stand close together in prayer, with closed eyes, in a room with a weathered wall, while several individuals in the foreground are partially visible, participating.
A group of people stands in a circle in a room, with hands on their hips or shoulders, engaged in a potentially therapeutic or mindfulness-related activity.
People are seated in a circle in a brightly lit room, while one person speaks in the center, surrounded by candles and decorations on a table.
People are seated in a room, applauding at an event.
People are standing in a line in a room, appearing to participate in a yoga or meditation class.
Two women are conversing; one wears a colorful scarf and a headscarf, while the other wears a black top with a denim jacket tied around her waist. A projector and a speaker are visible in the background.
A smiling man with glasses makes a peace sign in a room, with exercise equipment and plants in the background.
An interior shot of a yoga studio, featuring yoga bolsters and towels arranged on white mats and black cushions. In the background, windows allow sunlight to stream into the room, and a group of people are preparing before the session.
People are sleeping on mattresses in a room featuring large windows and modern furniture.
A room prepared for a meditation or yoga class, featuring padded mats, cushions, and blankets on carpeted floors. A projected screen on the wall displays a workshop presentation, with windows adorned with green curtains and plants.
A woman wearing a green headscarf stands before a tray laden with various vials, candles, and spiritual artifacts. In the background, a room with floor cushions and a large window offers a view of a street.
The interior of a room, prepared for a session or event, features seating, blankets, plants, and decorative elements, including masks, candles, and a person in the corner.
A room equipped with floor mats and cushions, ready for a meditation or yoga session, featuring large windows, plants, and blankets.
People are seated on mats and blankets in the room, some in yoga or meditation postures, while an instructor or facilitator stands near the head of a sleeping individual, positioned in the background on the left.
A man and a woman are seated on the floor indoors, laughing and looking at the camera. In the background, large windows, decorative objects, and plants are visible.
People are meditating on yoga mats in a room, viewed through a glass panel.
Two women are seated on rugs in a room with tall windows, green curtains, and plants, surrounded by blankets, cushions, a candle, a flower, and various items for spiritual practice.
Two women stand close together in front of a weathered wall. One wears a green headband and a white shirt, while the other wears a black top with white embroidery. They are smiling subtly and looking at the camera.
A room with several people seated on chairs, while one person sits beside a black baby bath. A large windowed entrance offers a view of the street. The room is minimalist, featuring plants and modern lighting.
People are seated on rugs and cushions in a cozy room, while someone speaks and sways.

  • “You very convincingly managed to facilitate an appreciative dialogue that bridged worlds which might otherwise perceive themselves as either overly intellectual, detached, or dry, or as excessively intuitive, inexplicable, or tradition-bound.”

    — Hans Rutrecht - MIND Foundation

  • “It is rare for avant-garde figures, such as the pioneers of the German breathwork movement, to engage in intimate discussions, free from commercial motives, about the risks and immense opportunities of breathwork, as was the case at the first Berlin Breathwork Days. In other words: passion and mutual goodwill, exactly as the initiator Yasmine Orth had envisioned.”

    — Kristin Rübesamen, Founder of Yogahikes.de and Editor-in-Chief of Yogaeasy.de

  • The Breathwork Days proved to be an inspiring event, uniquely integrating scientific research with experiential exchanges from our own and other breathwork schools. We were delighted to participate in the panel and contribute to the discourse on critical aspects of breathwork, thereby collectively shaping the future of this practice.

    — Klaus and Vidya Ulbricht, Founders of Lichtatmung® and naou®.

  • “It was a great pleasure to share our film with this wonderful and open community and to discuss it.”

    — Frauke Sandig