As modern life becomes more chaotic, and the strain on our minds and bodies grows, many people have turned to ancient practices to find balance. Breathwork is one such practice gaining momentum. The process involves consciously changing how you breathe to shift your mental, emotional, or physical state. From calming techniques to deep emotional release, it’s a powerful tool hiding in plain sight. And now, scientists are paying attention too with researchers at Humboldt University studying its potential for treating trauma and depression. When it comes to well-being, it seems our ancestors were onto something. That’s the spirit behind the second edition of the Berlin Breathwork Days (13.–16.05.2025). Under the theme “Science meets Experience”, the festival blends theory and practice across a series of evening events at The Lovers & Leaders Space in Mitte, culminating in a full-day gathering at Eden in Pankow.
The main event is on 16.05. and features a Learning Lab and two Practice Spaces hosting a line-up of lectures, discussions, and hands-on sessions. Among the highlights Sukkadhas Auer, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, will guide participants through the physiological mechanics of breath, capped with a breathing session and optional ice bath. Other offerings include “Spirit of Breath” with Sascha Zeilinger, “Connective Breath” with Anja Haberlandner and Paul Auls, and “Lichtatmung” led by Vidya and Klaus Ulbricht. The goal: more clarity, more connection, and research around breathwork’s role in healing and resilience. Whether you’re coming with curiosity, experience, or clinical interest, the Berlin Breathwork Days offer a deep dive into the power of breath.
Text: Daniel Pecsi / Photos: Janosch Förster, Sunny Seelen Herz, Dock 11 Eden
The Lovers and Leaders Space, Torstr.101, 10119 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
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