Breathwork Intensive: A Group Mentorship in Self-Discovery Through Breath Play
6-Week Live Online Course | Starts June 25, 2025
Join an intimate group of curious humans to explore the science, sensation, and soul of your breath, and reconnect with the part of you that knows how to listen, feel, and play. You’ll learn by doing, uncover how your breath reflects your nervous system, and develop a personal practice that meets you where you are.
A new kind of breathwork experience.
Understand the science of breathing and develop a deeper, more personal relationship with your breath.
This isn’t a facilitator training or a one-size-fits-all method.
It’s a live, 6-week course designed for individuals who want to better understand their own breath, and ultimately, themselves.
You’ll explore foundational breathing principles through a blend of education, embodied practice, and reflection. You’ll learn how your breath mirrors your state, and how to work with it to create clarity, presence, and real-life change.
You’ll leave with confidence in how to use your breath in a way that supports your body, your nervous system, and your personal rhythm.
"I used to think breathwork had to look a certain way."
What makes this different?
It’s where breath becomes not just something you do, but something you understand. There is no one right way to breathe. There is only the breath you have right now and what it might be showing you.
Principles over protocols. We focus on foundational understanding, not fixed techniques. By learning how breath functions on a mechanical and physiological level, you’ll have the freedom to adapt it to your needs in real time.
Science, embodiment, and curiosity. We blend research-backed education with direct experience. Every week you’ll embody the concepts, not just understand them intellectually.
Nervous system awareness instead of intensity. This isn’t about pushing harder or going deeper just for the sake of it. You’ll learn to recognize your nervous system state and choose breath tools that support regulation and resilience.
Breath "play" over breath "work." We invite exploration, not perfection. This is a space to try things on, be surprised, and rediscover the joy of connecting with your breath.
Your breath doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs your presence. We create space for exploration, not judgment, and invite you to meet yourself with curiosity. This is a space to try things on, be surprised, and rediscover the joy of connecting with your breath.
Learn the language of your breath. Elevate your awareness. Upgrade your life.
Our next course runs from June 25-July 30, 2025!
Every day, every person, and every breath is different, meaning there is no one-size-fits-all breathwork technique or method.
What This Course Includes
6 live, 90-minute Zoom sessions (Wednesdays @ 4 PM PST). All sessions are recorded and shared for on-demand replay.
A one-month membership to Our Breath Collective* to assist in developing a daily practice and to experience the principles in action from a variety of instructors
Journaling prompts and reflection worksheets
A study guide to track your growth and learning
Ability to connect with other participants inside our private Circle space
* If you currently have a subscription, you will not be charged for the month of the course. The free month will be issued after the first class.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through the lens of their breath.
You might be here because…
You’ve felt the power of breath but want to know what’s actually happening.
You’re curious about how breath reflects your patterns, stress, and nervous system state.
You’re a coach, teacher, or helper who wants to integrate breath without relying on rigid methods.
You’re tired of doing breathwork “right” and want to explore what’s right for you.
You’re looking for a more embodied, personal, and sustainable breath practice.
Whether you’re just beginning or refining what you already know, all are welcome here.
What You Will Learn
We believe you learn by doing first and then understanding. This is an inside-out approach, beginning with direct experience, then layering in context so you can make sense of your breath in a way that’s meaningful to you.
You’ll explore:
- How your breath reflects your state (and vice versa)
- What air hunger really is, and why it matters
- How your breathing mechanics shape your nervous system
- How to work with your breath to meet real-life stress
- Why minimum effective dose is more powerful than pushing
Each week blends education with guided breath play, reflection, and integration.
The Breathwork Intensive was such a positive, meaningful, and wonderful experience. It made me a true believer and wanting more. One of the attendees said they were sad it was ending, and I agree. The knowledge that each breath guide shared with us and the illustrations used helped me understand the importance of positive breathing and NOT just breathing – to really pay attention to how I breathe. It was truly a unique and impactful time well spent. Thank you all for your hard work in making this happen. I’m a firm believer and participant in this incredible practice, and I feel much better each time I partake in the morning breath practice sessions.
Kip B.
Breathwork Intensive Student & OBC Member
Before I started the Breathwork Intensive, I knew that breathing was something I needed to look into for my own well-being. I had no idea how to start or which breathing style to pick. I could not have anticipated how much more aware of my breathing I would get during the course and how much I’d learn about the science behind it. I especially love that I got to know so many diverse breathing styles and not only ‘the one and only’ style. Thank you, guys.
Eva S.
Breathwork Intensive Student
"I feel so grateful for OBC and the Breathwork Intensive! Breathwork is so powerful and feels so good. After a year of doing primarily the Wim Hof Method, I knew I wanted to learn more, but I wasn’t sure where to start. The Breathwork Intensive is the perfect course! It taught me multiple theories and the principles of breathing, giving me a broad knowledge base to continue my journey. It was incredible to have multiple teachers with different but complementary styles who deeply understand the breath and its mechanics. Finding a true balance and blend of different techniques is a rare find. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about the breath and have an amazing experience. Oh, and the community within the group was a special, unexpected bonus! Thanks, OBC fam!"
Scott H.
Breathwork Intensive Participant
When you understand your breath, you begin to trust your body and the wisdom it holds.
The Weekly Flow
Week 1
Breath Awareness & Behavior Mapping
Begin with curiosity. Explore how you breathe and what it reveals about your nervous system, energy, and patterns of stress and control.
Reorient to the breath: from autopilot to attention
Breath behavior as feedback, not a flaw
Establish a baseline using our breath behavior mapping tool
Introduce the concept of “breathprint” as your unique starting point
Week 3
Breath Mechanics & Embodied Awareness
Feel how your breath moves, then create space for more. Learn how tension, restriction, and posture affect your breath and your perception.
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Reconnect to the body through interoception and movement
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Breath as movement: anatomy, restriction, and release
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Manual openers and positional work to invite deeper awareness
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Embodying breath from the inside out, not just technique
Week 5
Breath in Daily Life
Integration isn’t a practice. It’s a way of being. Learn how to apply breath tools throughout your day, especially when stress, emotion, or uncertainty hits.
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Breathing through transitions, conflict, and emotional load
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How to create rituals of regulation—not just routines
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Building patterns that are sustainable in real life, not just on the mat
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Repatterning from survival breath to supported breath
Week 2
Physiology & Breath Chemistry
Build a deeper relationship with breath from the inside out. Understand how oxygen, carbon dioxide, and air hunger shape your experience and influence your state.
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Air hunger as a felt signal of your CO₂ tolerance
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Reframing breathlessness: learning to trust the urge, not fear it
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The role of CO₂ in nervous system regulation and O₂ delivery
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The myth of “more oxygen” = better breathing
Week 4
Nervous System Literacy
Understand the state you’re in, and what your breath can do about it.
Learn how to recognize sympathetic, dorsal, and ventral states and choose breath tools that support regulation without overwhelm.
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Polyvagal-informed breathing and state awareness
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“Meet yourself where you are” and minimum effective dose
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Why intensity isn’t always better (and can sometimes backfire)
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Breath as a real-time tool for self-regulation and restoration
Week 6
Integration & Personal Practice
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Extended guided session + integration
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Connect the dots between your nervous system, mechanics, and awareness
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Anchor what you’ve learned into a personal breath practice
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Define what “breath support” looks like for your life
Week 1
Breath Awareness & Behavior Mapping
Begin with curiosity. Explore how you breathe and what it reveals about your nervous system, energy, and patterns of stress and control.
Reorient to the breath: from autopilot to attention
Breath behavior as feedback—not a flaw
Establish a baseline using our breath behavior mapping tool
Introduce the concept of “breathprint” as your unique starting point
Week 2
Physiology & Breath Chemistry
Build a deeper relationship with breath from the inside out. Understand how oxygen, carbon dioxide, and air hunger shape your experience and influence your state.
Air hunger as a felt signal of your CO₂ tolerance
Reframing breathlessness: learning to trust the urge, not fear it
The role of CO₂ in nervous system regulation and O₂ delivery
The myth of “more oxygen” = better breathing
Week 3
Breath Mechanics & Embodied Awareness
Feel how your breath moves, then create space for more. Learn how tension, restriction, and posture affect your breath and your perception.
- Reconnect to the body through interoception and movement
- Breath as movement: anatomy, restriction, and release
- Manual openers and positional work to invite deeper awareness
- Embodying breath from the inside out, not just technique
Week 4
Nervous System Literacy
Understand the state you’re in, and what your breath can do about it.
Learn how to recognize sympathetic, dorsal, and ventral states and choose breath tools that support regulation without overwhelm.
Polyvagal-informed breathing and state awareness
“Meet yourself where you are” and minimum effective dose
Why intensity isn’t always better (and can sometimes backfire)
Breath as a real-time tool for self-regulation and restoration
Week 5
Breath in Daily Life
- Breathing through transitions, conflict, and emotional load
- How to create rituals of regulation, not just routines
- Building patterns that are sustainable in real life, not just on the mat
- Repatterning from survival breath to supported breath
Week 6
Integration & Personal Practice
There is no one right way to breathe. There’s only what works for you. This final week is a space to reflect, synthesize, and define what you want your relationship with breath to be moving forward.
- Extended guided session + integration
- Connect the dots between your nervous system, mechanics, and awareness
- Anchor what you’ve learned into a personal breath practice
- Define what “breath support” looks like for your life
Join The Next Cohort
Dates: Wednesday, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM PST
Location: Zoom – All sessions are recorded and provided on the day after the live session
COST: $397
* this is an intimate group training and space is limited
** cost includes 1-month Membership to Our Breath Collective ($40 value)
No matter where you’re starting from, your breath is ready to meet you.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, scattered, shut down—or simply ready to go deeper—you’ll walk away with tools to regulate your state, sharpen your awareness, and reconnect with your inner capacity.
And most importantly, you’ll remember that the power has been yours all along.
Meet Your Guide
Reis Paluso is a certified Breathing Behavior Analyst, educator, and guide who helps individuals reconnect with themselves through the power of the breath. A devoted father and entrepreneur, Reis began his breath journey through the Wim Hof Method before immersing himself in a wide range of scientific and embodied approaches.
Today, he no longer follows a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, he teaches principles, grounding his work in nervous system literacy, functional breath mechanics, and personalized exploration.
He works with organizations such as the San Diego Padres, Vuori, and Lululemon, as well as private clients, including Olympic athletes and military personnel.
Whether he’s guiding a group session or mentoring one-on-one, Reis helps people build a sustainable, intuitive breath practice that supports who they are and how they want to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope. This course is designed for everyone from total beginners to experienced breathers. We guide you step-by-step and meet you where you are, with zero pressure to perform.
No. This course focuses on your personal breath awareness, rather than certification. It’s for people who want to understand their own breath, whether for healing, performance, creativity, or day-to-day grounding.
Yes. All live sessions will be recorded and uploaded each week into a dedicated space on Circle (our community platform), so you can rewatch or catch up anytime.
Not in the traditional sense. We offer optional journaling prompts and guided practices between sessions for those who want to go deeper, but nothing is mandatory.
Live attendance is encouraged, allowing you to ask questions and connect with others in real-time. But if you can’t join live, you’ll still get full access to everything through the recordings and study guide.
The Breathwork Intensive is hosted live on Zoom, with six weekly sessions. Recordings are provided after each session. You’ll also have access to a private section inside our Circle platform, where you can engage with your cohort, share reflections, and ask questions.
We don’t teach a single method. We teach principles. This isn’t about following someone else’s formula; it’s about helping you understand the science, mechanics, and nervous system dynamics of breath so you can apply what works for you.
Yes. Many participants come to this course because they want practical tools to manage stress, nervous system overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation. While it’s not therapy, this course will provide you with direct, embodied strategies to shift your state in real-time.
Absolutely. Many students have come from other trainings or traditions and say this course helped them connect the dots, fill in science gaps, or approach breath in a more personalized way.
Ready to breathe differently?
Your breath doesn’t need fixing. It needs your attention.
Let’s explore it together.