My first encounter with the power of breath dates back about twenty years, when I discovered Ashtanga yoga. Through practice and the Ujjayi breath (also called the “breath of fire”), I learned that focusing attention on the breath can release muscular tension and restore fluidity and harmony to movement. Regular practice gave me a sense of lightness and surprising vitality: the breath seemed to reconcile the physical dimension with a subtler, energetic one.

For a while, a nomadic lifestyle made consistent practice difficult. The power of breath returned profoundly during one of the most intense moments of my life: the birth of my first daughter, Rachele. A deep bodily memory allowed me to move through contractions with greater trust and presence.

Years later, while studying classical homeopathy, I became interested in the laws that govern nature and life. Reading The Presence Process by Michael Brown placed breath at the center of self-healing and led me to explore techniques such as Rebirthing and Holotropic Breathwork.

A challenging period followed: the collapse of my marriage, distance from my family of origin, and the responsibility of raising three young children alone amid financial and legal difficulties. Reason alone was not enough; I chose to work first on my emotional state. A few minutes of breath in the morning and a short evening practice became my anchor. After weeks of consistency, I noticed concrete changes: more energy, synchronicity, and new opportunities arising naturally.

Key encounters enriched my path, notably the collaboration with Nei Zigma, a gifted Brazilian artist versed in the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian healing traditions. Through him, I realized how music can accompany the breath and support the transformation of emotional distress.