Living Lighter with Every Breath – How Breathwork Helps Me Release Blockages and See More Clearly

A personal experience with breathwork between nervous system, vision, and everyday life.

There are phases in life when you’re simply functioning. The day is packed, your mind is noisy, your body somehow always tired – and you often only notice it when something no longer works: sleep, energy, ease. That’s exactly how it was for me at one point. And I knew: I didn’t want to just “push through.” I wanted to feel myself again, breathe deeply, live.

That’s how my journey with breathwork began. What started as curiosity has, over time, become one of the most powerful tools for emotional release, mental clarity, and even professional alignment. Today, conscious breathing is no longer something I “try out” – it’s part of my life. Sometimes intense, sometimes subtle – and above all: a calling.

The breath as a gateway to the inner world

We’re always breathing – mostly unconsciously. But therein lies its power: Our breath runs automatically, yet we can also control it. This makes it a direct lever for our nervous system. For stress or relaxation. For tightness or spaciousness. For survival or creation.

What I’ve learned over the past few years: the breath doesn’t lie. It shows me how I really am – before my mind even understands it. And: it brings me into contact with a deeper part of myself, beyond to-do lists, doubts, or mental noise.

Beambreath – breathing emotionally, seeing clearly

The breathing technique that has influenced me the most is Beambreath – a form of Conscious Connected Breathing, meaning conscious breathing without pauses between inhale and exhale.

For me, this practice is more than just a technique. It’s a space where I can meet myself – honestly, raw, without distraction. Often, there are emotions, old patterns, or inner pressure lying just beneath the surface. And sometimes, one session is enough to finally breathe freely again – truly. Freely. Without inner resistance.

What fascinates me time and again: something changes with every breath cycle. The tightness in my chest dissolves. Thoughts lose their heaviness. And most importantly: I reconnect with myself and my emotions.

Beambreath has helped me not only emotionally but also mentally. It helped me clarify my own vision – and to follow it. The idea to give others access to this depth and clarity was born directly out of one of these sessions. Not from the head. But from the gut. Or maybe even deeper.

Everyday life? It breathes with you.

Not every life situation needs a one-hour breath journey. Sometimes one minute is enough. That’s exactly what I use the technique for that helps me the most in stressful moments: the 1:2 breath.

The principle is simple:

• Inhale through the nose for 2 seconds,
• Exhale through the nose for 4 seconds.

The exhale should be twice as long as the inhale.

Important: breathe gently into your torso – belly, sides, lower back. No forcing, no pulling – just softening into the breath.
This simple technique noticeably calms my nervous system. I use it on the subway, while waiting, before meetings, or in the evening when my mind is still spinning. It’s quick, quiet, and incredibly effective. Often just 5 breaths are enough, and I feel: I’m back.

What’s changed for me

Since I’ve been working with my breath regularly – whether deeply with Beambreath® or in an everyday-friendly way with targeted exercises – my inner experience has fundamentally shifted:

• I sleep better, more deeply, and wake up more refreshed.
• I notice sooner when I’m stressed or triggered – and can act before I “explode.”
• I feel calmer overall, yet at the same time clearer and more determined.
• I trust myself more – not from the mind, but from the body.

And most of all: I have a tool that I always carry with me. It costs nothing. It doesn’t need an app. Just my presence.

Tips for getting started

If you’d like to begin with breathwork, here are a few personal recommendations that helped me – no prior knowledge or equipment needed:

1. Start with small routines

You don’t need to breathe for 30 minutes a day right away. Just 2–5 minutes in the morning or evening make a difference. Treat it like brushing your teeth – but from the inside.

2. Pay attention to your breath during the day

Observe yourself from time to time: are you breathing shallowly? Are you unconsciously holding your breath? Just becoming aware of it changes a lot.

3. Prefer nasal breathing

Your nose is made for breathing. It filters, humidifies, and calms. I try to breathe through my nose even while walking or talking – as often as I can.

4. Be curious, not ambitious

Breathwork is not a competitive sport. It’s not about breathing “better,” but more consciously. Sometimes, a lot can come up – and that’s okay.

5. Let yourself be guided

Especially with connected breathing, a guided session is helpful. Whether live, in a course, or via audio – there are many ways. And: you don’t have to do it all alone.

Breath as a longevity practice

When we talk about longevity, many people think of nutrition, exercise, supplements, or sleep hygiene. And yes – all of that matters. But the breath is often the quietest, yet most powerful regulator of our health.

A regulated nervous system, stable emotions, and a clear mind aren’t luxuries. They’re the foundation for a life with quality, depth, and presence. And they begin – with a conscious breath.
To me, longevity doesn’t just mean growing old. It means feeling alive as often as possible.

Maybe that’s your next step, too: not doing something else, but simply breathing – consciously, connected, gently. And noticing what shifts when you can hear yourself again.

Not in your head. But in your breath.