Berlin Breathwork Council

Science meets Practice – for greater safety, quality, and transparency in breathwork.

Find more about our background below and more about our Projects and Committees here.

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Background & Partnership

The Berlin Breathwork Council is a collaborative initiative and working group of the Berlin Breathwork Days, the Humboldt University of Berlin (psychotherapy research at the Department of Clinical Psychology) and the University of Potsdam (sports and health sciences at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine).

The aim is to bring together scientific research and practical experience to jointly develop standards and guidelines for the growing breathwork community – in Germany and, prospectively, internationally.

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Goals of the Council

To build bridges between science and practice

To develop safety standards

To create transparency and guidance (for participants and providers)

To establish quality assurance

To develop scientifically sound foundations

To promote integration as a central element

To build community

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Organization of the Council

The Berlin Breathwork Council employs a participatory governance model that enables both clear areas of responsibility and open participation structures. The structure is guided by the principles of circular leadership.

  • Steering Board

  • Founding Council

  • Coordination Circle

  • Open Membership

About the committees
About the committees
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