Breathwork in Berlin & Breda
With Samara Ruighaver
Science-informed breathwork sessions for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their body and want to slow down in a grounded, safe way.1:1 sessions, private small groups, and workplace wellbeing sessions available in English and Dutch.
What is Conscious Connected breathwork?
Conscious Connected Breathwork is an active breathing practice where you breathe in a connected rhythm without long pauses between the inhale and exhale.This style of breathing can help you move out of overthinking and into your body. Many people experience more calm, emotional release, clarity, or a deeper sense of connection with themselves after a session.My approach is gentle, grounded, and intention-led. You do not need any previous experience, and you stay in control throughout the session.
Breathwork might be for you if...
You feel stuck in your head or caught in overthinking
You find it hard to fully relax, even when you have time
You feel emotionally blocked or disconnected from your body
You are curious about inner work, but want something grounded and not too “woo woo”
You are going through a busy, stressful, or transitional period
You want to create space for clarity, rest, or emotional release
You are interested in breathwork, but want to be guided safely
You do not need to be spiritual, flexible, experienced, or “good” at meditation. You only need to be open to slowing down and noticing what is present.
Why people book a breathwork session
People often come to breathwork to feel calmer, clearer, or more connected to themselves. Some arrive feeling overwhelmed, tired, tense, emotional, or simply curious.A session may support you in:
Releasing built-up stress and tension
Creating more mental clarity
Feeling more present in your body
Processing emotions in a safe and supported way
Softening the nervous system after a busy period
Taking a real pause from daily pressure
Reconnecting with yourself beyond thinking and doing
Every session is different. The goal is not to force a big experience, but to create a safe space where your body can show you what it needs.
What happens during
a session?
Each session is created to feel calm, safe, and intentional. You will be guided throughout the whole experience, and you can slow down or pause at any time.
Arrival and short check-in
Intention setting
Gentle grounding meditation
Conscious Connected Breathwork
Meditation and integration
Tea with chocolate or some fruit
Optional journalling
You will usually lie down comfortably while I guide your breath. I may use music, gentle prompts, grounding cues, and sound elements to support the experience.There is nothing you need to perform or achieve. Your only task is to breathe, listen to your body, and allow the experience to unfold at your own pace.
Hi, I’m Samara
I am a certified Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and the founder of Inner Shift Wellness Coaching.I am based between Berlin and Breda, and I guide breathwork sessions in English and Dutch for people who want to slow down, reconnect with their body, and create more inner clarity.My own interest in breathwork started after seeing how powerful this practice could be for someone who was struggling emotionally. It made me curious about how the breath can help us access feelings, memories, and body awareness in a way that thinking alone often cannot.For me, breathwork has created moments of deep clarity. Sometimes it brings up something meaningful that finally finds a place. Sometimes it simply clears the mental noise and helps me feel focused again.My style is calm, grounded, and supportive. I want people to feel safe, held, and in control during a session. Breathwork can be powerful, but it does not have to feel intimidating.
Client experiences
Kerli, private breathwork session
“Before the session, I felt rushed, tired, and overwhelmed. Samara created a calm setting with music, candles, scents, and sound instruments, which made it easy to settle in.During the session, her breathing cues and prompts helped me reach a relaxed and focused state. Afterwards, my thinking had slowed down, my body felt more relaxed, and I had more mental clarity.What I appreciated most was that Samara guided the session while I still felt in control. Her calm presence made the experience feel personal and comfortable.”
1:1 Breathwork Session
€75
A private session for deeper support, emotional release, nervous system relaxation, and reconnection with your body.
75-minute private breathwork session
Personal intention setting
Guided Conscious Connected Breathwork
Meditation and integration
Private Duo Session
€105
A private breathwork session for two people who want to slow down, reconnect, and experience the practice together in a safe setting.
Session for two people
Shared grounding and intention setting
Guided Conscious Connected Breathwork
Meditation and integration
Option to add journaling
Workplace Session
Price on request
A grounded breathwork session for teams, coworking spaces, retreats, and companies who want to support stress relief and nervous system regulation.
60-minute team breathwork session
Stress relief and nervous system regulation focus
Accessible, non-clinical guidance
Suitable for wellbeing days, off-sites, or team events
Option to add journaling
Available in English or Dutch
Private Group Session
Price on request
A private breathwork experience for friends, family, or small groups who want to create a calm and meaningful moment together.
Small private group session
Gentle grounding and shared intention
Guided Conscious Connected Breathwork
Meditation and integration
Option to add journaling
Ready to experience breathwork?
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, curious, stuck, or simply ready to slow down, I would love to guide you through a session.Please use the message box below to tell me:Which session you are interested in:
1:1 session, private duo, private group, workplace session, or collaboration
Your preferred location:
Berlin, Breda, or another location
A few possible dates or times that work for you
Anything you would like me to know before the sessionI will get back to you with availability, location options, and next steps.