RISE Breathwork

Joep Mencke

RISE Breathwork is a space to go within and reconnect with yourself through the power of music and breath. As an electronic music producer and touring DJ, this is Joep Mencke’s way of bridging music with healing and transformation. Whether you need to release stress, recharge your energy, or deepen your inner connection, these sessions are here to help you shift your state of being. At the heart of RISE—and in all I create through music, retreats, and beyond—lies one purpose: to facilitate transformational experiences that help you rise to your full potential.

Episodes

  1. May 8

    Nervous System Regulation 7min - 4-4-8 Guided Breathwork - RISE RESTORE with Joep Mencke

    Most people are stuck on the gas pedal. In a world that is chronically stressed, the nervous system always stays on. That overly stimulated baseline affects everything else: emotions, resilience, cognition, how you experience your day.This is the first RESTORE sessions. A new series focused on relaxing the system and pressing the brake pedal. The intentional off button. Parasympathetic activation. Rest and digest.We start simple. Four seconds in. Four seconds hold. Eight seconds out.The long exhale is where the magic happens. The exhale is linked to the parasympathetic nervous system. An exhale longer than the inhale is one of the fastest physiological cues for activating your rest-and-digest state. You're regulating your system because you're sending a specific signal your body is wired to respond to. Set to my track Abar, which means gratitude in Hindi, it's a great way to close your day.Find a quiet 7 minutes. Make sure you're sitting or laying down comfortably and that you won't be disturbed. Headphones on. And enjoy the journey.⸻More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4…95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessionsMore from Joep Mencke:Instagram: www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVU…PbSmexic3bvDIVDA⸻✨ Sign up for my Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-me…-x-rise-breathwork⸻⭕️ Ready to deepen your practice? Join the RISE Breathwork Community:risebreathwork.circle.so/homepage⸻Rise Together🙏🤍

  2. Apr 9

    Morning Practice 12min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke #12

    This 12-minute morning practice session is there to set the tone of your day. This is a moment where you can connect to yourself before the world gets hold of you. Our internal state of being creates our external reality; if you want things to change in your life, you start by changing your internal state. Through the law of attraction, we attract what we radiate—so how would you like your day to be? What would you like to invite in? Set your intention, and let’s shift your energy. It is generally not that we don’t know what we want; it is that our mind holds on to the familiar. This is why fears and limiting beliefs arise when we face change. The power of this practice comes from the synergy between music and breath to get you out of the duality of your mind. By bringing you into the present moment, you get the opportunity to create from a blank slate instead of an old pattern. This morning practice consists of two cycles with two retentions and is supported by my track, Ciya. This track always gives me a very energetic and joyful feeling—a feeling of celebration and dance. It is the perfect way to start your day. What to expect* 12-minute guided breathwork journey* Two breathing cycles with activation and retention* Soundscape: Ciya.* A practice to shift to help you center yourself and set the tone of your day* Suitable for all levels — no prior experience needed. ⸻ Breathwork Instructions This is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale.• Inhale: Belly & chest expand• Exhale: Belly & chest fall• Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler)• Breathing out: Mouth• Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale).• You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork.• If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose (focus on prolonging your exhale).• Always listen to your body and never force anything. ⸻ ⚠ Important Contraindications If you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you. If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions. If in doubt, consult your physician. ⸻ More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: / rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8...SoundCloud Sessions: / rise-breathwork-sessions More from Joep Mencke:Instagram: / joepmenckeSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0Gapy... ⸻ ✨ Sign up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-... ⸻ Rise Together 🙏🤍

  3. Feb 15

    Return To Yourself 13min - AlUla - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 010

    This RISE Breathwork journey is a 13-minute guided session designed to bring you out of the mind and back into the body. When life speeds up, we tend to get stuck in our mind. Into past and future, good or bad, pleasure or pain.This practice helps you step out of that mental pull and into direct experience. Into the present moment where nothing has to be judged or fixed. No tomorrow or yesterday, just now. No good or bad sensations, simply sensation.My intention with RISE is to make transformation practical and accessible, so breathwork becomes something you can use anytime you need to reset and come back to yourself.In this session you’ll move through two cycles of conscious connected breathing and gentle retentions, supported by my remix of Ones & Zeros of Noraj Cue, and recorded in the stunning landscape of AlUla in Saudi Arabia.What to expect• 13-minute guided breathwork journey• Two breathing cycles for grounding and presence• Soundscape: Ones & Zeros (Joep Mencke Remix)• A practice to shift from thinking into feeling• Suitable for all levels — no prior experience needed⸻Breathwork InstructionsThis is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale.• Inhale: Belly & chest expand• Exhale: Belly & chest fall• Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler)• Breathing out: Mouth• Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale).• You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork.• If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose (focus on prolonging your exhale).• Always listen to your body and never force anything.⸻⚠ Important ContraindicationsIf you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you.If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions.If in doubt, consult your physician.⸻More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram:   / rise.breathwork  Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8...SoundCloud Sessions:   / rise-breathwork-sessions  More from Joep Mencke:Instagram:   / joepmencke  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Gapy...⸻✨ Sign up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:https://calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-...⸻Rise Together🙏🤍

    Return To Yourself 13min - AlUla - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 010
  4. 11/26/2025

    Find Your Centre 15min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 009

    This new RISE Breathwork journey is a 15 minute session designed to bring you back to your center, no matter how hectic life feels. This practice is about returning to the stillness that is always available within you. Beneath the noise of the mind there is a steady, grounded presence waiting to be felt, and this session guides you straight back into that space. My mission with RISE is to make transformation accessible and help you integrate breathwork into your daily life. This journey helps you shift your state of being, reconnect to yourself, and rise to your full potential. In this practice, you will move through cycles of conscious connected breathing activation and gentle retentions relaxation, supported by Asiri I, one of my all time favorite tracks for dropping back into the body. What to expect in this session:• 15 minute guided breathwork journey• Two cycles for grounding, centering and inner stillness• Soundscape featuring Asiri• A practice to get out of your mind and into your body.• Accessible to all levels, no prior experience needed Headphones are highly recommended, they help you stay in your own bubble and fully immerse without distraction.You can practice sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space. ⸻ Breathwork Instructions This is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale.• Inhale: Belly & chest expand• Exhale: Belly & chest fall• Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler)• Breathing out: Mouth• Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale).• You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork.• If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose (focus on prolonging your exhale).• Always listen to your body and never force anything. ⸻ ⚠ Important Contraindications If you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you. If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions. If in doubt, consult your physician. ⸻ More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4…95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessions More from Joep Mencke:Instagram: www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVU…PbSmexic3bvDIVDA ⸻ ✨ Sign up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-me…-x-rise-breathwork ⸻ Rise Together 🙏🤍

    Find Your Centre 15min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 009
  5. 09/25/2025

    Peace & Stillness 15min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 007

    Welcome to this new RISE Breathwork journey which I created to help you slow down, reconnect, and rest into the deep stillness within ourselves. These sessions are dedicated to shift your state of being so you can rise to your full potential! In the noise of daily life, it’s easy to forget that beneath the surface, there is always a calm, peaceful presence waiting for us. This session is designed to guide you back to that inner space the space between. It is my mission is to make transformation accessible and help you integrate breathwork in to your day to day life. This is a reminder to all of us that peace is never outside, but always available within. In this practice, you’ll move through cycles of conscious connected breathing (activation) and retentions (relaxation), carried by one of my all-time favorite tracks: Azul. What to expect in this session:• 15-minute guided breathwork journey• Three cycles designed to connect you to stillness and peace• Soundscape featuring Azul• A practice for calming the mind and connecting to yourself• Accessible to all levels — no prior experience required Wearing headphones is highly recommended — they help you stay in your own bubble and fully immerse without outside distractions. You can do this session sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space. ⸻ Breathwork Instructions This is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale.• Inhale: Belly & chest expand• Exhale: Belly & chest fall• Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler)• Breathing out: Mouth• Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale).• You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork.• If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose (focus on prolonging your exhale).• Always listen to your body and never force anything. ⸻ ⚠ Important Contraindications If you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you. If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions. If in doubt, consult your physician. ⸻ More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4…95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessions More from Joep Mencke:Instagram: www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVU…PbSmexic3bvDIVDA ⸻ ✨ Sign up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-me…-x-rise-breathwork ⸻ Rise to your full potential 🙏🤍

    Peace & Stillness 15min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 007
  6. 09/04/2025

    Burning Man Integration 25-Min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 006

    ✨ Sign up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:⁠calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-me…-x-rise-breathwork⁠ ⸻ Welcome to this new RISE Breathwork journey — a 25-minute practice created to help you ground, reset, and integrate after Burning Man. The playa has a way of expanding us, cracking us open, and showing us new layers of ourselves. This session is designed to help you anchor those lessons, release what no longer serves, and carry the essence of your Burn back into daily life. Your guide: Joep Mencke — breathwork facilitator, DJ, and music producer — has led sessions across the globe for the past three years. His mission is to make transformation accessible and to support integration beyond peak experiences. In this practice, you’ll move through cycles of conscious connected breathing (activation) and retentions (relaxation) — all supported by an original soundtrack composed by Joep. The music blends grounding textures, expansive harmonies, and immersive soundscapes, guiding you into presence and deeper connection. What to expect in this session:• 25-minute guided breathwork journey• Four cycles designed for grounding and integration after Burning Man (Joy, Lessons, Letting Go, and Connection)• Original music and soundscapes by Joep Mencke• Focussed on reflection and integration• Accessible to all levels — no prior experience required Wearing headphones is a must — they help you stay in your own bubble and fully immerse without distractions from your environment. Can be done sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space. ⸻ Breathwork Instructions This is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale.• Inhale: Belly & chest expand• Exhale: Belly & chest fall• Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler)• Breathing out: Mouth• Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale).• You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork.• If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose (focus on prolonging your exhale).• Always listen to your body and never force anything. ⸻ ⚠ Important Contraindications If you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you. If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions. If in doubt, consult your physician. ⸻ More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4…95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessions More from Joep Mencke:Instagram: www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVU…PbSmexic3bvDIVDA ⸻ Rise to your full potential 🙏🤍

    Burning Man Integration 25-Min - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 006
  7. 08/29/2025

    24-Min Guided Breathwork: Clarity & Connection - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 005

    24-Min Guided Breathwork: Clarity & Connection⸻Sign Up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:https://calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-mencke-x-rise-breathwork⸻Welcome to this new RISE Breathwork journey — a 24-minute practice designed to shift your state of being into clarity and connection. Across four powerful breathing cycles, you’ll be guided to release distractions, clear your mind, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. Through the rhythm of breath and music, you’ll experience how quickly you can shift your inner-state.Your guide: Joep Mencke — breathwork facilitator, DJ, and music producer — has led sessions across the globe for the past three years. His mission is to make transformation accessible and help you integrate breathwork into your daily life. In this practice, you’ll move through cycles of conscious connected breathing, gentle retentions, and moments of stillness, all supported by an original soundtrack composed by Joep. The music blends grounding textures, expansive harmonies, and immersive layers to carry you deeper into clarity and connection.What to expect in this session:• 24-minute guided breathwork journey• Four cycles designed to clear the mind and reconnect with self• Original music and soundscapes by Joep Mencke• A balance of activation and integration• Accessible to all levels — no prior experience requiredWearing headphones is a must — they help you stay in your own bubble and fully immerse without distractions from your environmentCan be done sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space⸻Breathwork InstructionsThis is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale. • Inhale: Belly & chest expand • Exhale: Belly & chest fall • Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler) • Breathing out: Mouth • Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale). • You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork. • If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose. • Always listen to your body and never force anything.⸻⚠ Important ContraindicationsIf you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you.If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions.If in doubt, consult your physician.⸻More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4HjF3QU9vh2T?si=95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: https://soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessionsMore from Joep MenckeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVUjxdA2a4NlnhRm?si=BPBz98PbSmexic3bvDIVDA⸻Sign Up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:https://calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-mencke-x-rise-breathwork⸻Rise to your full potential 🙏🤍

    24-Min Guided Breathwork: Clarity & Connection - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke 005
  8. 08/26/2025

    Quick 4-min Guided Breathwork Reset: Anxiety Relief & Mental Clarity - Trust The Wild

    Feeling anxious? Restless? Or stuck in your mind? Here is a quick 4-min breathwork to change your state of mind.⸻Sign Up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:https://calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-mencke-x-rise-breathwork⸻Welcome to this new RISE Breathwork session — a quick 4-minute reset designed to help you release anxiety, ease restlessness, and shift out of overthinking. In just one round of breathing, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more present. Perfect for any moment of the day when you need a fast reset.Your guide: Joep Mencke — breathwork facilitator, DJ, and music producer — has led sessions across the globe for the past three years. His mission is to make transformation accessible and help you integrate breathwork into your daily life. Every soundscape and melody in this session is composed by Joep, blending soothing textures and gentle rhythms to carry you deeper into the shift. For the session today he is using his track: Trust The Wild.What to expect in this session:• 4-minute guided breathwork reset 🌬️• One simple, accessible breathing round• Release anxiety, restlessness, and mental tension• Original music and soundscapes by Joep Mencke• No experience needed — anyone can joinBest experienced with headphonesCan be done sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space⸻Breathwork InstructionsThis is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale. • Inhale: Belly & chest expand • Exhale: Belly & chest fall • Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler) • Breathing out: Mouth • Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale). • You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork. • If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose. • Always listen to your body and never force anything.⸻⚠ Important ContraindicationsIf you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you.If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions.If in doubt, consult your physician.⸻More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4HjF3QU9vh2T?si=95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: https://soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessionsMore from Joep MenckeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVUjxdA2a4NlnhRm?si=BPBz98PbSmexic3bvDIVDA⸻Rise to your full potential 🙏🤍

    Quick 4-min Guided Breathwork Reset: Anxiety Relief & Mental Clarity - Trust The Wild
  9. 08/21/2025

    12-Min Guided Breathwork: Reset Energy & Daily Integration - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke

    12-Min Guided Breathwork: Reset Energy & Daily IntegrationWelcome to this new RISE Breathwork session — a short but powerful 12-minute journey designed to help you recharge, reset, and rise to your full potential. Experience how quickly you can change your state of being with the power of music and breath. Perfect for a morning boost, an energizing pause during your day, or a calming unwind in the evening.Your guide: Joep Mencke — breathwork facilitator, DJ, and music producer — has led sessions across the globe for the past three years. His mission is to make transformation accessible and help you integrate breathwork into your daily life. In this practice, you’ll experience guided breathing patterns, gentle retentions, and moments of stillness, all supported by an original soundtrack composed by Joep. The music blends warm textures, subtle harmonies, and rhythmic layers to carry you deeper into the shift.What to expect in this session:• 10-minute guided breathwork for daily integration• Original music and soundscapes by Joep Mencke• Two to three short breathing cycles with retentions• A balance of activation and relaxation• Accessible to all levels — no prior experience requiredBest experienced with headphonesCan be done sitting or lying down in a comfortable, undisturbed space⸻Breathwork InstructionsThis is a connected breath practice — no pause between inhale and exhale. • Inhale: Belly & chest expand • Exhale: Belly & chest fall • Breathing in: Mouth (more powerful) or nose (gentler) • Breathing out: Mouth • Each cycle includes dynamic breathing followed by two retentions (~45 sec after exhale, then ~45 sec after inhale). • You may feel tingling, changes in temperature, or mild muscle tension — these are normal effects of breathwork. • If overwhelmed, return to gentle breathing in and out through the nose. • Always listen to your body and never force anything.⸻⚠ Important ContraindicationsIf you have a history of psychosis or epileptic seizures, this practice is not for you.If you are currently pregnant, please listen closely to your body. Only participate if it feels right for you — and do not perform or hold any of the breath retentions.If in doubt, consult your physician.⸻More from RISE Breathwork:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.breathworkSpotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/09pRZT8GOS4HjF3QU9vh2T?si=95654401e06249f3SoundCloud Sessions: https://soundcloud.com/joep-mencke/sets/rise-breathwork-sessionsMore from Joep MenckeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepmenckeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GapyFJVUjxdA2a4NlnhRm?si=BPBz98PbSmexic3bvDIVDA⸻Sign Up for my pay-as-you-can Online Sessions every Wednesday 19:00 CET:https://calendly.com/joepmencke/joep-mencke-x-rise-breathwork⸻Rise to your full potential 🙏🤍

    12-Min Guided Breathwork: Reset Energy & Daily Integration - RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke
  10. 12/30/2024

    25-Min Guided Breathwork: Gratitude and Reflection – RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke

    Welcome to the second RISE Breathwork session. Each episode is dedicated to helping you reconnect with yourself through the power of music and breathing techniques. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost your energy, or cultivate a deeper connection to yourself. We are here to help you rise to your full potential.  Joep Mencke will guide you through this second session in which the central theme is gratitude. Having facilitated many breathwork sessions across the globe for last three years, he will guide you through an immersive 25-minute breathwork experience. This carefully crafted practice combines Joep Mencke's original soundscapes (all music is composed by him) with guided breathing techniques, offering a unique opportunity for deep relaxation and self-discovery. Expect a harmonious blend of soothing melodies, warm soundscapes, and gentle beats to accompany you on this journey.  No prior Breathwork experience required for this session. ================================================ Breathwork Instructions This practice is a connected breath, so there is no pause between the in- and exhale and the ex- and inhale. The breathing happens in a continuous motion.Make sure that when you inhale your belly and chest expands (as air flows into your body) and when you exhale your belly and chest fall (as air is flowing out of your body). If you feel like you want to move your body while breathing then we encourage you to move your body. You can breathe in both through your mouth or nose and you breathe out through the mouth. Breathing in through the mouth is generally more powerful and therefor also creates a deeper experience. If you’re looking for a more gentle experience we advice you to breathe through your nose. Each session consists on average of three or four cycles. Each cycle consists of a dynamic part, in which you’re in- and exhaling, and a retention part, in which you’re holding your breath. Each retention part starts with holding your breath after an exhale for around 45 seconds, and then you inhale fully and hold your breath again for another 45 sec. After each dynamic breathing part you will be surprised how long you can hold your breath in the retention part. You’re body is fully oxygenated but we are wired to start breathing again. We encourage you to explore your boundaries, but please do so in a gentle way. Always listen to your body and never force anything. These are just guidelines. Every body is different. During this practice you might experience bodily sensations like tingly feelings, muscle tensions, and changes in body temperature. Know that this is happening because these breathing techniques are impacting the physiology of your body and so these sensations are completely normal. In case you’re sensitive to the cold make sure you have a blanket close by. If the experience is overwhelming at any point, return your breathing to normal (in and out through the nose). You are in control. This practice can be done both sitting or laying down. Make sure you’re in a comfortable position as each practice generally takes 20-25 minutes. Make sure you won’t be disturbed during your practice. Listen with headphones for the best experience ================================================ IMPORTANT CONTRAINDICATIONS If you have a history of epileptic seizures, cardiovascular disease, or you’re pregnant, this practice is not for you.  In case of any doubt wether this is safe for you, contact your physician  ================================================ Enjoy 🙏

    25-Min Guided Breathwork: Gratitude and Reflection – RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke
  11. 11/19/2024

    20-Min Guided Breathwork: Stress Relief, Clarity and Energy – RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke

    Welcome to the very first RISE Breathwork session. Each episode is dedicated to helping you reconnect with yourself through the power of music and breathing techniques. We are Joep Mencke and Oscar Bieleveld and we will be your guides on this journey. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost your energy, or cultivate a deeper connection to yourself. We are here to help you rise to your full potential.  Joep Mencke takes center stage to launch the inaugural session. Having facilitated many breathwork sessions across the globe for last three years, he will guide you through an immersive 20-minute breathwork experience. This carefully crafted practice combines Joep Mencke's original soundscapes (all music is composed by him) with guided breathing techniques, offering a unique opportunity for deep relaxation and self-discovery. Expect a harmonious blend of soothing melodies, warm soundscapes, and gentle beats to accompany you on this journey.  No prior Breathwork experience required for this session. ======================================================== Breathwork Instructions This practice is a connected breath, so there is no pause between the in- and exhale and the ex- and inhale. The breathing happens in a continuous motion. Make sure that when you inhale your belly and chest expands (as air flows into your body) and when you exhale your belly and chest fall (as air is flowing out of your body). If you feel like you want to move your body while breathing then we encourage you to move your body. You can breathe in both through your mouth or nose and you breathe out through the mouth. Breathing in through the mouth is generally more powerful and therefor also creates a deeper experience. If you’re looking for a more gentle experience we advice you to breathe through your nose. Each session consists on average of three or four cycles. Each cycle consists of a dynamic part, in which you’re in- and exhaling, and a retention part, in which you’re holding your breath. Each retention part starts with holding your breath after an exhale for around 45 seconds, and then you inhale fully and hold your breath again for another 45 sec. After each dynamic breathing part you will be surprised how long you can hold your breath in the retention part. You’re body is fully oxygenated but we are wired to start breathing again. We encourage you to explore your boundaries, but please do so in a gentle way. Always listen to your body and never force anything. These are just guidelines. Every body is different. During this practice you might experience bodily sensations like tingly feelings, muscle tensions, and changes in body temperature. Know that this is happening because these breathing techniques are impacting the physiology of your body and so these sensations are completely normal. In case you’re sensitive to the cold make sure you have a blanket close by. If the experience is overwhelming at any point, return your breathing to normal (in and out through the nose). You are in control. This practice can be done both sitting or laying down. Make sure you’re in a comfortable position as each practice generally takes 20-25 minutes. Make sure you won’t be disturbed during your practice. Listen with headphones for the best experience ======================================================== IMPORTANT CONTRAINDICATIONS If you have a history of epileptic seizures, cardiovascular disease, or you’re pregnant, this practice is not for you.  In case of any doubt wether this is safe for you, contact your physician  ============================================================= Enjoy 🙏

    20-Min Guided Breathwork: Stress Relief, Clarity and Energy – RISE Breathwork with Joep Mencke

About

RISE Breathwork is a space to go within and reconnect with yourself through the power of music and breath. As an electronic music producer and touring DJ, this is Joep Mencke’s way of bridging music with healing and transformation. Whether you need to release stress, recharge your energy, or deepen your inner connection, these sessions are here to help you shift your state of being. At the heart of RISE—and in all I create through music, retreats, and beyond—lies one purpose: to facilitate transformational experiences that help you rise to your full potential.