The Breath
Breath is synonymous with life. The word for breath in many ancient languages translates to the divine force that animates us. In Hebrew, ruach means both breath and spirit. In Greek, pneuma carries the same meaning. In Sanskrit, prana is the sacred life force carried on the inhale and exhale. In Latin, spiritus is the root of our word spirit. In Chinese, qi (气) represents breath, energy, and the flow of life. In Japanese, ki (気) holds the same significance—the invisible force that sustains us.
In the Polynesian tradition, breath is infused with mana, the sacred life force that flows through all beings, places, and elements of nature. The Hawaiian word ha represents the breath of life, the very essence of existence. When we greet each other with aloha, we are not simply saying hello—we are sharing our breath, our ha, and recognizing the divine spirit in one another.
Across traditions, breath has always been understood as the bridge between the physical and the divine.
Neurodynamic Breathwork (NDB)
When you consciously breathe, you bring yourself back to the here and now. You step out of the illusions of time and into the truth of your existence. This is why breathwork is more than a practice—it is a relationship. To truly stay present, to keep yourself from drifting into the past or future, you must develop a real relationship with your breath. It is the bridge that holds you in the now, the thread that keeps you connected to life itself.
The power of breathwork is to unlocking what Is hidden
Breathwork is more than just inhaling and exhaling; it is an awakening. It is the tool that unlocks what is hidden deep within—the unprocessed emotions, the generational wounds, the stagnant energies that keep us feeling disconnected. With each conscious breath, we peel away the layers of fear, doubt, and separation, revealing the love and wholeness that has been there all along.
Breath is the sacred rhythm of life.
It is the first thing we do upon entering this world and the last thing we release when we leave. Between these two moments, how often do we take our breath for granted? How often do we shallowly breathe, caught in the chaos of daily life, forgetting that within this simple act lies the very essence of our being?
Benefits
• Release emotional blockages stored in the body
• Activate the parasympathetic nervous system for deep healing
• Expand our consciousness and access higher states of awareness
• Strengthen our connection to the Divine within us
• Liberate ourselves from the illusions of lack, fear, and separation
2022 NDB Survey Results
89% of those who came with anxiety have seen some or major relief
84% of those who came in with trauma have seen some or major improvement
67% of those who suffer from depression have seen some or major relief
52% have experienced improved romantic relationships