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Do you find yourself worrying about politics? Feeling anxious about the climate crisis? Stressed about finances or relationships?
Here’s something you might not realize: your mental state is directly influencing your breathing. When we’re caught in stress, the breath becomes shallow and rapid. This over-breathing depletes carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the lungs—a molecule essential for energy, calm, and overall health.
When CO₂ levels drop, the body and mind begin to suffer. This deficit impacts every major system—nervous, immune, cardiovascular, and more. Over time, a wide range of symptoms can begin to surface.
But here’s the good news: you can change this.
We can’t always control the world. We can’t always stop anxious thoughts from popping up. But we can train the body to stay calm—by changing how we breathe. Through the principles of Dr. Buteyko’s method, we learn to condition the breath to remain peaceful and steady, even in chaos. This creates a powerful foundation for joyful resilience—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
And that’s exactly what we’ll be focusing on in Quarter 2 of the BreathMastery program.
This next chapter of our journey is all about becoming stress-resilient, naturally calm, and deeply well from the inside out. We’ll begin this work in spring, carry it through summer, and deepen it in the fall—so we can meet the new year feeling grounded, joyful, and healthier.
What’s in store for Quarter 2?
The BreathMastery framework offers the tools: deep knowledge, proven techniques, accountability, and a warm, supportive community to walk beside you.
In Q2, we’ll focus on nervous system strength and breath resilience using a combination of:
Tempering Techniques:
We are children of nature—and Mother Nature holds the keys to strengthening our nervous systems. Every two weeks, we’ll introduce a new tempering method: cold plunges, hot saunas, barefoot walks, high humidity environments, earthing, and more.
Tempering has been used for centuries to boost vitality, balance emotions, and ease anxiety and depression. Unlike the hyperventilation-heavy Wim Hof method, we’ll pair these practices with peaceful, wholesome breathing that gently builds a strong immune system and inner calm.
Breath & Thought Awareness:
We’ll explore the link between your thoughts and your breathing. Many of us unconsciously increase our air intake or even start mouth breathing when stress hits. This can spiral into a cascade of symptoms. But with the Buteyko Method, you’ll learn how to keep your breath steady—no matter what your mind is doing.
This kind of breath control is life-changing… but like any powerful skill, it requires consistent, focused practice.
Why Join?
In a world that often feels overwhelming and uncertain, learning how to steady yourself from within is one of the most valuable things you can do. This work isn’t about quick fixes or escaping reality—it’s about meeting life as it is, with greater clarity, resilience, and ease.
Over the next few months, we’ll practice together. We’ll explore tools that bring the nervous system into balance, help the mind settle, and support the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.
If you’re ready to engage with your well-being in a deeper, more conscious way, you’re warmly invited to join us.
What happens in each session?
Here’s what you can expect during our live Zoom sessions:
- Guided breathing exercises led by Sasha Yakovleva
- Group check-ins and Q&A to share insights and receive support
- Experiential exercises based on real-life scenarios
- Community-led practices to broaden your toolkit
- Two-week practical assignments to help you integrate the work into your life
- A full spectrum of emotions—laughter, vulnerability, inspiration, and genuine connection
Let’s use these next three months with intention.
Let’s explore together what it truly means to live from a place where the breath remains steady and peaceful—like a guardian angel, protecting us from the impacts of stress.
You’re warmly welcome to be part of the second quarter of BreathMastery.
