Breathwork Workshop with Niels – 11 January 2026

Breathwork Workshop

A Powerful Journey from the Mind… into the Heart

Most of us live in constant “survival mode” — overwhelmed, tense, and disconnected from our true Self. Conscious Connected Breathwork offers a safe and powerful way to shift out of the thinking mind and into the body, where real healing and transformation happen.

Through guided breathing, music, and heart-opening support, you can release old emotional patterns, reduce stress and anxiety, and reconnect with your inner strength and clarity.

This is not just relaxation — it is inner work that creates real change.

Why Breathwork Works

Breathwork influences all three levels of our being:

🧠 Neuroscience

• Calms the Default Mode Network → reduces overthinking

• Creates brainwave shifts for insight and emotional access

💛 Psychology & Emotions

• Releases stored tension, fear, and limiting beliefs

• Builds resilience, self-love, and inner safety

💨 Physiology

• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system

• Boosts vitality, immune function, and quality of sleep

Breathwork gives the body a voice, so the mind can finally rest.

What You Will Experience

This 2-hour workshop includes:

✓ Technique introduction

✓ Guided meditation and intention setting

✓ Conscious connected breathwork session

✓ Heart-opening guidance & emotional integration

✓ Rest period for grounding and gentle return

✓ Playlist + simple techniques to apply in daily life

You may walk away feeling:

• Lighter, calmer, and deeply connected

• More open-hearted and confident

• Clearer about what you need and where you are going

• Re-energised and inspired

What Makes This Workshop Special

• Trauma-aware, supportive facilitation

• A transformative arc designed for safe emotional release

• Curated music to deepen your journey

• Tools to continue your growth at home

• A warm, compassionate group environment

Here, you are fully welcome — just as you are.

Health & Safety Considerations

Breathwork is not recommended for individuals with:

• Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina, heart attack, high blood pressure)

• Glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis

• Recent major injuries or surgeries

• Severe mental illness, seizure disorders, or those using major medications

• A personal or family history of aneurysms

Additionally:

• Pregnant individuals must consult their primary healthcare provider.

• Anyone with asthma should confirm with their physician and bring their inhaler.

Practical Information

Please avoid eating 1.5 hours before the session — breathwork is most effective on an emptier stomach.

The studio provides mats, blankets and eye masks.

Please bring your own water bottle.

Pricing

40 CHF | Supported

50 CHF | Regular

60 CHF | Supporter

Our sliding scale keeps breathwork accessible — please choose with integrity.

Ready to breathe into a new version of yourself?

Book your spot and give yourself the space to feel, release, and grow.

Niels van der Valk is a Dutch native who has called Basel home for over nine years, where he lives with his wife and daughter. After experiencing burnout, he committed himself to supporting mental wellbeing — training under renowned breathwork teachers and developing practical tools to help others heal, grow, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Through Breath Inspiration and Elevated Mind Retreats, Niels shares the transformative benefits of Conscious Connected Breathwork, combining scientific understanding with grounded, heart-led guidance. His mission is to empower individuals and groups to release stress, gain clarity, and rediscover their inner strength.

Niels is officially certified to facilitate private and group breathwork sessions under the guidance and methodology of Jon Paul Crimi.

More information on the Breath Inspiration website.

Also check out other Workshops in Basel, Health & Wellness events in Basel.