The Breath Circle

Conni Biesalski + Phil Kohn
  • 4.7 (7)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

This is a podcast about transformational breathwork, the practice that helps us enter altered states of consciousness for the purpose of healing and connecting to our higher selves. Our mission is to share the power of this powerful practice with more people around the world and bring more clarity into the current wild, wild west world of breathwork. Our guests are experts in the healing fields, breathwork practitioners and facilitators, and also ordinary people who have had life-changing experiences with the breath. Topics for solo episodes will cover the science of breathwork, the different types and practices, our own experiences, as well as the healing aspects and potentials. Your hosts are Conni Biesalski and Phil Kohn.

Episodes

  1. 08/03/2020

    The "ART" and Science of Breath + Breathwork in Africa w/ Dr. Ela Manga

    Dr. Ela Manga is a medical doctor, author and speaker committed to conscious living and bringing heart back into the art of medicine. Her training as a medical doctor was just the first step towards her true vocation as a co-creator of health and a catalyst for change. Her focus is not just on treating symptoms but diving deeper to uncover the root causes of illness and to work together with people to create a new mind-body system in context of the big picture of your life. Balance and energy are restored through lifestyle changes, natural medicines, healing therapies, mindfulness, breathwork -all working to activate the body’s ability to heal itself. Through individual consultations, talks, the facilitation of workshops, training, retreats and through writing, Ela creates a fascinating framework of uncovering the basis of energy management, blending neuroscience with ancient wisdom and study of human behaviour, leaving people more inspired and committed to living with more authentic energy and open-heartedness. Ela lives in the vibrant African city of Johannesburg and her practice is based at The Sanctuary in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg. In this episode, we spoke about:- How Ela evolved into becoming an integrative doctor and then a breathworker- How she discovered the breath and that "aha" moment- What it means for Ela to bring mindfulness back into medicine- Ela's ideas around how chronic illness starts in the body, ie the "root causes" of illness- Her books, including one on burnout and energy management - Breathwork Africa and BreathCafe©- The ART framework (classifying breathing techniques into recipes like box breathing and the humming bee breath) and the actual art around this- Ela's incredible initiatives around bringing breathwork to African children and into the African school systems Connect with Dr. Ela Manga: FB & IG @elamanga | drelamanga.com  Connect with Breathwork Africa: FB & EG @breathwork_africa | breathworkafrica.co.za Connect with us: IG @thebreathcircle | thebreathcircle.com And don't forget to check out Ela's new podcast, Threads of Healing!

    1h 22m

  2. 07/21/2020

    Trauma-Sensitive Breathwork + Breath Patterns w/ Carmen Ganne

    Carmen Ganne is an internationally trained breathwork facilitator and human connection specialist. She has a degree in social work and is a certified yoga teacher. She offers a trauma-sensitive approach with a specialization in where science and spirit meet human. Her personal exploration of the breath began early in her youth and continued professionally within the western clinical setting, through pranayama and the teachings of yoga, as well as with various forms of breathwork. As a catalyst for change, her professional practice teaches people to live fully embodied, take responsibility, and move forward with empowered action. She guides people through profound transformation within themselves and their relationships. As a conscious relationship expert, she explores connection and communication with couples and moms and daughters. She offers relationship blueprints that translate and inform the unique purpose of each relationship. Her offerings include individual, couples and group breathwork as well as date nights for couples and mom and daughter ritual building. She travels to host workshops and retreats. Her offerings are available online and in-person. In this episode, we spoke about:-The idea of "flow" and letting things be easy (a core element of breathwork!)-Carmen's journey into the breath starting as a young, curious child -What it means to be a human connection specialist-Carmen's various trainings including social work, yoga, and various styles of breathwork-Breath patterns and how they relate to our lived experiences-Trauma sensitive approaches to breathwork-Mother daughter ritual work with the breath-Couples breathwork and "date night" Connect with Carmen: FB & IG @carmenganne | email: connect@carmenganne.com | carmenganne.com Connect with us: IG @thebreathcircle | thebreathcircle.com

    1h 13m

  3. 07/07/2020

    Exploring Breath Flavors and Recipes + Envisioning the Future of Breathwork w/ Jonny Miller

    Jonny Miller is the founder of the Curious Humans Academy, an emotional resilience researcher and a meditation teacher. In this episode, Jonny, Conni and Phil - close friends and curious students of breathwork - explore the world of: freediving and crazy long breath holdsbreath recipes and different flavors of breathworkwindows of tolerancelosing a loved one to suicide, and society's need for better mental health supportbreathwork for inmatesLearn all about Jonny via his website and make sure to watch his TEDx on the Gifts of Grief. Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.com

    1h 15m

  4. 06/29/2020

    The Different Types of Breathwork Experiences w/ Conni + Phil

    In this episode, Conni and Phil unpack the different types of breathwork experiences - they discuss: the framework they came up with after many conversationswhat breathwork microdosing is and when it's a good option to practicedifferent types of breath meditations and how they differ from deeper, longer breath journeysthe most popular breathing patterns for transformational breathworkthe classifications used by some of the world's most experienced breathwork practitioners such as Dr. Ela Manga and Dan Brule Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.com

    32 min

  5. 06/22/2020

    Working with the Ego Mind + Bringing Breathwork to 10 Million People w/ Michael Stone

    Michael Stone is the inventor of a new type of breathwork modality called Neurodynamic Breathwork. He is also the co-founder of the “Train Your Brain, Master Your Life” Workshop, a certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator and founder of Holotropic Breathwork LA. Neurodynamic Breathwork is his own creation and is completely different from Holotropic Breathwork which must be done in-person with a facilitator present and must follow the specific structure developed by Dr. Stan Grof. In this episode, Michael took us through his fascinating journey into breathwork that came after spending the first 35 years of his life following a path that had been imprinted on him through cultural and family conditioning. We got into some of the geeky science of breathwork, dissecting how the ego-mind and default mode networks work. Tune in and hear from Michael how he is working to bring breathwork to 10 million people worldwide. Michael's website for Neurodynamic Online Breathwork: http://www.breathworkonline.comMichael's website for In-Person Holotropic Breathwork: https://www.holotropicbreathworkla.com Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.comThis podcast is about the art and science of breathwork. We speak to experts in the field and share personal experiences from others as well as ourselves.

    1h 27m

  6. 06/15/2020

    Self-Worth + Breathwork as a Business w/ Sara Silverstein

    Sara Silverstein is a breathwork practitioner from New York City, currently based in Bali. She went from being a corporate professional to helping people on their healing journeys. This is her story! Sara on Instagram: @sarasilversteinSara's website: http://www.sarasil.com Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.com This podcast is about the art and science of breathwork. We speak to experts in the field and share personal experiences from others as well as ourselves.

    54 min

  7. 05/31/2020

    Hacking Fear Through Breathing + Icebathing w/ Alex Tsuk

    Alex Tsuk is a breathwork practitioner and coach, who integrates cold therapy and meditation into his practice. He hosts workshops, retreats and trainings in Bali, where he resides full-time and now also does virtual offerings.Alex is a fascinating guy with a ton of experience and an awesome life story. It was so much fun talking to him and we're super excited to share our conversation with you. We spoke about:- how it all began for Alex - he describes in vivid detail his first breath circle and the crazy experience that he had in it and how he then transformed his whole life- how he integrates lots of different teachings and practices into his work, including Wim Hof, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Eckhart Tolle..- how icebathing works and how to get started- hacking fear and where fear originates- coherence breathing and how to align your heart with your breath Follow Alex on Instagram @breathingcoldbaliHis website https://breathingcold.com Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.com

    1h 2m

  8. 05/29/2020

    Breathe + Heal: Our Stories

    Conni and Phil share their very personal stories into breathwork and finding healing on an emotional, mental and physical level. Connect with us:@thebreathcircle on Instagramhttps://www.thebreathcircle.com

    43 min

  9. 04/24/2020

    What is The Breath Circle?

    What is this podcast about? Who are Conni and Phil? Find out what our plan is with our new project The Breath Circle. Website: www.thebreathcircle.comInstagram: @thebreathcircle This podcast is all about breathwork.

    19 min
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This is a podcast about transformational breathwork, the practice that helps us enter altered states of consciousness for the purpose of healing and connecting to our higher selves. Our mission is to share the power of this powerful practice with more people around the world and bring more clarity into the current wild, wild west world of breathwork. Our guests are experts in the healing fields, breathwork practitioners and facilitators, and also ordinary people who have had life-changing experiences with the breath. Topics for solo episodes will cover the science of breathwork, the different types and practices, our own experiences, as well as the healing aspects and potentials. Your hosts are Conni Biesalski and Phil Kohn.

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  • Creator
    Conni Biesalski + Phil Kohn
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Conni Biesalski + Phil Kohn
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