Poster for the Berlin Breathwork Days, taking place from September 17th to 22nd, 2024, organized by “the lovers & leaders” in cooperation with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. The venue is The Lovers & Leaders Space, Torstraße 101, Berlin-Mitte. The design features a graphic pattern in blue and beige.
Program

“Every emotion is connected to your breath. When you change your breath, its rhythm, you can change the emotion.”

– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Science meets Experience

Breathwork is becoming an increasingly popular tool for personal growth and development. Interest in these millennia-old practices is also growing within the scientific community. 

The psychedelic renaissance is also a widely discussed topic: increasing research demonstrates the therapeutic potential of substances like psilocybin, LSD, and similar compounds for mental health issues. These developments have also spurred a boom in breathwork interventions. 

Breathwork methods such as Light Breathwork, Conscious Connected Breath, Psychedelic Breath, and Holotropic Breathwork offer substance-free and legal alternatives to classic psychedelics for inducing altered states of consciousness. They provide new perspectives in the healing of trauma or depression and can lead to improved health and resilience.

But what exactly is known about the health benefits and risks of breathwork? What are the psychological and neurological mechanisms that facilitate transformation, and what strategies can be employed to make breathwork accessible to as many individuals seeking support as possible?

We invite you to the inaugural Berlin Breathwork Days to explore these questions alongside pioneers of the new breathwork movement, scientists, yoga instructors, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists. You will experience various breathwork techniques and methods, and we will screen the breathtaking documentary AWARE (Journey into Consciousness).

The Lovers & Leaders + Humboldt Universität

The Berlin Breathwork Days are initiated by Yasmine Orth of The Lovers & Leaders, and notably, Friday's program is organized in cooperation with Prof. Isabel Dziobek from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Study

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, in collaboration with the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience in Frankfurt, is currently conducting the largest controlled study worldwide on hyperventilation-based breathwork. This investigation aims to examine the effect of several weeks of breathwork on the mental health of individuals with trauma, identifying the underlying psychological and neurofunctional mechanisms. Additionally, the study explores the comparability of brain mechanisms involved in rapid breathwork with those of classic psychedelics.

We look forward to an engaging exchange and inspiring experiences!

Yasmine Orth and Isabel Dziobek

People lie side by side with closed eyes, seemingly in a relaxation or meditation session.
People seated in a meditative circle, with a humidifier and a lamp in the background, emphasizing a relaxed and calm atmosphere.
One person lies on their back while another gently touches their chest with a hand, presumably for a medical or therapeutic examination.
Close-up of a person looking at ice cubes.
Two women are sleeping on beds, both wearing eye masks, in a room with white walls and nightstands.
A person with arm tattoos cuddling up to another person.
A person lies on their back, blindfolded, while another person kneels above them, placing an arm on their head, on a mat on the floor.
Woman practicing yoga outdoors, with eyes closed and hands in a prayer position before her face.

Initiators & Speakers

For the inaugural Berlin Breathwork Days, we bring together breathwork pioneers and scientists, yoga instructors, filmmakers, coaches, researchers, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.

Lineup with Biographies
  • A laughing woman with freckles, wearing a green headscarf, in front of a bright, distinctive wall.

    Yasmine Orth

    INITIATOR, METAMORPHOSIS BREATH, FOUNDER THE LOVERS & LEADERS

  • A woman with red hair and a red sweater stands in front of a gray wall.

    Prof. Dr. Isabel Dziobek

    CO-INITIATOR, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY BERLIN, HEAD OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AMBULATORY CLINIC

  • Vidya & Klaus Ulbricht

    FOUNDER LICHTATMUNG®, NAOU SCHOOL OF CONSCIOUSNESS

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with short black hair against a green forest background.

    Martha Havenith

    SCIENTIST, ERNST-STRÜNGMANN INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE IN COOPERATION WITH MAX-PLANCK INSTITUTE

  • Sukkhadas Auer

    WIM HOF METHOD INSTRUCTOR (LEVEL 2), MEDITATION TEACHER

  • Eva Kazcor

    FOUNDER PSYCHEDELIC BREATH, PSYCHOLOGIST

  • A man with gray, wavy hair and round black glasses in front of a bookshelf.

    Prof. Michael Rapp

    HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK, PSYCHOTHERAPIST, UNIVERSITY OF POTSDAM, SOCIAL AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

  • Annette Söhnlein

    YOGA & MEDITATION TEACHER, PRANAYAMA

  • A smiling man with a brown beard and blue eyes wears a light blue shirt against a grey background.

    Hans Rutrecht

    MIND FOUNDATION, APT TRAINING PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND RESEARCH FELLOW

  • Paula-Maria Stewart

    EMBODIED VOICE COACH, SACRED VOICE ARTIST

  • Anja Haberlandner

    PHYSICIAN AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

  • Young person in front of a wooden wall, close-up.

    Paul Auls

    EXPERIENTIAL SPACES, TRANCE & HYPNOSIS, BREATHWORK

  • Close-up of a woman with brown, curly hair, wearing golden clothing and earrings, with a blurred person in a white outfit in the background, outdoors in daylight.

    Julia Wunderlich

    AYURVEDA, SPIRITUAL MENTORING, BREATHWORK, SOFT-TOUCH DE-ARMORING, WOMB HEALING

  • A man sits cross-legged on the floor, hand on his chest, eyes closed during a meditation or breathing exercise. He wears a colorful patterned shirt and shorts, with tattoos on his arms and hands. The background is simple, with decorations and a cushion.

    Sascha Zeilinger

    SPIRIT OF BREATH, COACH, WIM HOFF FACILITATOR

  • Close-up of a smiling young woman with long, curly brown hair against a neutral background.

    Amina Zoe

    BREATHWORK, METAMORPHOSIS BREATH PHYSIOTHERAPIST, COACH

  • Portrait of an older woman with short brown hair, red lipstick, and a black shirt, against a grey background.

    Frauke Sandig

    FILMMAKER "AWARE - JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS"

  • A portrait of a smiling woman with brown, wavy hair, light eyes, black eyeliner, earrings, and a black top against a white background.

    Dr. Barbara Breitenstein

    PSYCHOLOGICAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST, HU BERLIN

  • Smiling person with a short haircut and a colorful, graphic top against a dark background.

    Nina Hartter

    PhD STUDENT HU, YOGA TEACHER

  • Smiling woman with red hair, wearing a white sleeveless blouse and a stylish necklace, holding a cup, standing in front of a stone wall.

    Esmée Seidler

    CACAO RITUAL, LIFE & BUSINESS COACH

  • Portrait of an older man with gray, wavy hair and a beard, smiling, against a white background.

    Sotantar Jörg Wendland

    TRAUMA-SENSITIVE BODYWORKER, DE-AMOURING, BREATH & POLYVAGAL SPECIALIST

Program


Learning – Experience – Integration

Our program combines:

Knowledge Transfer

Latest Research Findings

Differences & Similarities
of various techniques and methods

Opportunities to get to know and network with the Breathwork community

Spaces & Time for Experience & Integration

Program
All Breathwork Sessions

Pranayama – Kundalini – Wim Hof – Spirit of Breath – Psychedelic Breath – Light Breathing – Connected Breath – Metamorphosis Breath - Holotropic Breathwork –

Pranayama – Kundalini – Wim Hof – Spirit of Breath – Psychedelic Breath – Light Breathing – Connected Breath – Metamorphosis Breath - Holotropic Breathwork –

Location


The Lovers & Leaders Space
Torstrasse 101, Berlin-Mitte

More about the Location
A room with yoga mats, cushions, and towels, prepared for a yoga or meditation class, featuring plants and wall decorations.
Two interior spaces, potentially used for events or meetings. The left room features a row of white-upholstered chairs and a large window area, while the right room is furnished with several chairs around tables and u
A room with mats and black cushions on white faux fur rugs, likely for a meditation or yoga class, adorned with plants and decorations.
Three women on a stage, one speaking into a microphone, while the audience watches.
People are lying on carpeted floor, resting in a quiet, comfortable space, while two women play music on the right side.
A lecture hall with several people listening to a presentation. On the wall, a presentation slide with images and text is displayed, and two people are standing at the front during the presentation.

Tickets

Tickets for all sessions can be found in our

Ticket shop

For our main day, Friday, quick access here.