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Breathwork at Sammā — conscious breathing as a passage into the body

Breathwork

Precise rhythm. Steady mind. Breath as medicine.

One of the most direct ways to influence body and mind: breathing rhythms adapted to your state and intention, to regulate yourself and come back to the present moment.

Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence body and mind. The breath shapes heart rhythm, oxygenation, focus, emotional balance, and the state of the nervous system.

Change the breath, and the state follows.

Research shows that slow, paced breathing can increase heart rate variability, a marker of resilience, while longer exhalations can help shift the body towards rest.

At Sammā, breathwork draws on contemplative traditions and modern physiology. Guided by the practitioner, you move through rhythms adapted to your state and intention, from alert calm to deeper emotional release.

Over time, the breath becomes a resource you can return to anywhere, anytime: a simple, powerful way to regulate yourself and come back to the present moment.

Benefits

How breathwork can help.

  • Rapid shift into parasympathetic mode through targeted breathing techniques
  • Restoration of an ample breath, often restricted in exhaustion
  • Optimisation of oxygenation and recovery during effort
  • Calming techniques to practise before bedtime
  • Direct stimulation of the vagus nerve and parasympathetic shift
  • Emotional release supported by conscious breathing
  • Rapid shift into parasympathetic mode through targeted breathing techniques
  • An immediate tool for managing peaks of anxiety
  • A measurable effect on heart rate and blood pressure
  • Restoration of an ample breath, often restricted in exhaustion
  • Reconnection to the body and the present moment
  • Support of the reconstruction phase through regular practice
  • Optimisation of oxygenation and recovery during effort
  • Specific breathing techniques for performance and focus
  • Mental preparation before competition
  • Calming techniques to practise before bedtime
  • Reduction of chronic hyperventilation often linked to insomnia
  • Improved deep-sleep quality
  • Direct stimulation of the vagus nerve and parasympathetic shift
  • Regulation of the autonomic nervous system within minutes
  • A key tool for anxious and post-traumatic states
  • Emotional release supported by conscious breathing
  • Support through phases of personal transformation
  • Restoration of access to bodily and emotional sensing
  • Vagal tone activation supporting gut motility and digestive rhythm
  • Release of diaphragmatic tension that compresses the digestive organs
  • Regulation of the gut-brain axis through rhythmic, conscious breathing
  • Breath as support through hormonal transitions and cycles
  • Pelvic floor awareness cultivated through deep abdominal breathing
  • Emotional regulation during pregnancy and postpartum
  • Release of chest and shoulder armoring held through chronic tension
  • Breath as a gateway to emotional processing and embodied presence
  • Cardiovascular support through controlled respiratory training
  • HPA axis regulation through slow, intentional breathing patterns
  • Cortisol reduction via extended exhalation and parasympathetic activation
  • Support of circadian rhythm through evening breathing practices
  • Vagal stimulation to modulate the inflammatory response
  • Nervous system regulation reducing inflammatory flare triggers
  • Building tolerance and resilience in the immune system through breath
  • Shifting pain perception through sustained breath awareness
  • Release of tension patterns that amplify chronic pain
  • Activation of endogenous pain-modulation pathways
  • Improved cellular oxygenation and CO₂ tolerance
  • Enhanced autonomic flexibility as a marker of biological youth
  • Respiratory muscle strengthening for long-term vitality
  • Improved oxygen delivery supporting mitochondrial function
  • CO₂ tolerance training for better metabolic efficiency
  • Activation of brown fat through cold-exposure breathing protocols
  • Daily nervous-system hygiene preventing stress accumulation
  • Building respiratory reserve and resilience over time
  • Early self-awareness of tension before it becomes pathology
Pricing

Rates.

30-minute session Short session CHF 20
60-minute session Long session CHF 40
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Inside a session

How a session unfolds.

Group breathwork sessions.

  1. 01

    Arrival & Intention

    The session begins with a short introduction to the practice and its intention. The group is invited to arrive, become aware of the body and breath, and settle into the space.

  2. 02

    Preparation of the Body

    Lying or seated comfortably, you are guided through a short body scan and gentle preparation: relaxing the shoulders, opening the chest and finding a position in which the breath can move freely.

  3. 03

    Guided Breathing

    The group is guided through a structured breathing sequence: calming, energising or releasing depending on the theme of the session. The teacher’s voice supports the rhythm, concentration and awareness throughout the practice. Depending on the teacher and the session, sound or music may also accompany the breathwork.

  4. 04

    Integration

    The breathing practice is followed by a period of stillness, allowing the body and nervous system to settle. The session closes with a few moments of reflection and simple breathing tools that can be integrated into daily life.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions we often hear.

Most breathing protocols are safe for most people. Specific cardiovascular, neurological or psychiatric conditions may ask for adjustments — we invite you to share your medical history with the practitioner before the first session, so that the protocol can be tailored to you.

A single session can already bring a noticeable shift. Regular practice over several weeks deepens the nervous-system regulation. The practitioner may guide you toward a personal practice you can carry into your daily life.

Yes. Part of the process is learning simple techniques that can become practical tools in daily life: before a demanding meeting, during moments of stress, when transitioning out of work or while preparing for sleep. Your practitioner can help you identify the breathing practices best suited to different situations.

No. The practitioner meets you where you are and adjusts the practice accordingly. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcomed.