Mark Black

Balance Through Breath

Breathwork

What Breathwork Really Is

The breath and the mind are inseparable — when one shifts, the other follows.
Since controlling the mind directly is almost impossible, it’s far simpler (and more reliable) to train the breath.

The way we live — stress, trauma, and daily habits — leaves imprints on the nervous system.
Over time, these patterns alter how we breathe. Left untrained, the breath stays stuck in survival rhythms.
By restoring the breath, we restore the mind.

Across Traditions

  • 🕉️Yoga — Prāṇa (life force)
  • 🪷Zen — the breath of awareness
  • 氣Qi Gong — Qi (vital energy)

Through breath, the body and mind reconnect. Clarity, calm, and presence emerge.

Calm Like a Swiss Lake

Reset your nervous system and release built-up stress with guided breath practices. Restore balance and find inner calm — anytime you need it.

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Breathe with Swiss Precision

Train advanced breathing methods to expand lung capacity, sharpen focus, and build energy that supports both performance and recovery.

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Benefits of Breathwork

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    Calmer baseline

    Reduce background stress; feel steady by default.

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    Resilience under load

    CO₂ tolerance = composure in pressure moments.

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    Better sleep & recovery

    Evening rhythms that nudge the parasympathetic.

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    Sharper focus

    Pre-meeting / pre-training protocols for clarity.

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    Improved HRV

    Coherent breathing to enhance variability & recovery.

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    Emotional balance

    Respond rather than react; steadier relationships.

  • The language is ancient and symbolic.

  • The phenomena are real, measurable, and deeply physiological.

  • The goal is not only relaxation but the integration of the entire psycho-physiological system — what both neuroscience and contemplative science are now calling embodied self-regulation or allostatic harmony.

Safety & Contraindications

Breathwork is powerful — we keep it safe, measured, and personalised.

  • ⚠️ We avoid strong hyperventilation or extreme retentions in sessions.
  • 🫀 If you have cardiovascular, respiratory, or pregnancy-related concerns, patterns are adjusted and, ideally, you have prior clearance from your doctor.
  • 🧘 Always practice seated or lying down, never while driving or in water.
  • 🩺 This is educational & supportive, not medical treatment. If in doubt, we go gentler and recommend medical guidance.

Start with a Free 15-Minute Intro

Online or in person (Zurich / Baden). We’ll choose a safe, effective pattern for your goals.

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Kind, precise, and pressure-free.