Stephanie Esser on the Importance of Breathwork

October 4, 2022

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Why Breathwork is Important

Stephanie
Stephanie Esser is a M.A.Ed., RYT-200, Certified Breathing Coach, Founder of Balancing Elephants, and creator of the BE Buddy® breathing pillow.
Stress and anxiety rates are at an all-time high. The connection between breathing and stress is why we need to pay attention to how we breathe.
I provide science-based tools and methodologies to enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through breathwork and relaxation techniques.
My focus is on breathing mechanics (activating the primary breathing muscles) and the psychology of breathing habits.
With awareness and practice, you will learn how to breathe well to stress less, enhance focus and energy, and feel present and connected to yourself and the world around you.
One of my favorite quotes is from mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn, who stated,
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.”
My mission is to help kids and adults learn how to surf through the waves of life one breath at a time.

Topics

  • The proper way to breathe
  • Why breathwork is important for kiddos to learn
  • The psychology behind breathing
  • Number one breathwork to reduce stress
  • STOP & BOP Methods
  • Breathing exercises for you to try as you listen to the episode

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Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your menstrual cycle and the seasons.

She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

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    My work is rooted in the belief that healing is not linear, but cyclical—like the seasons, like the womb. I help women reclaim their vitality through the sacred tools of Ayurveda, embodied movement, and intuitive rituals drawn from Mother Nature herself.

    After the birth of my first son in 2016, Ayurveda became more than a practice—it became my lifeline. The postpartum window cracked me open and reoriented my path, deepening my devotion to supporting women in every season of life—from the fertile soil of postpartum to the sacred shifts of midlife.

    I’m also the host of the Peaceful Power Podcast, where I explore how ancient wisdom meets modern life, and the author of two books on cyclical living—Divine Body Wisdom and Ayurvedic Approach to Healing Your Menstrual Cycle.

    When I’m not in sacred space with clients, you can find me playing tennis, watching Hallmark mysteries, sipping my morning coffee with reverence, or adventuring on nature trails with my two boys and husband. 

    an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor & Postpartum Doula, 500 HR Yoga Teacher, and Personal Trainer who has been guiding women back to their inner rhythms since 2007.

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