Explore the transformative power of conscious connected breathing. Guided by music and gentle instruction, this practice supports emotional release, expanded awareness, and a deeper sense of oneness and interconnection. Both beginners and seasoned practitioners are welcome, with space to participate at your own pace and choose the intensity that feels right for you.
While generally safe, breathwork may not be suitable for everyone. Please consult with your healthcare provider before participating if you have any underlying health conditions.
Ryan Redman is a perennial wanderer, teacher, creator, and lover of the living world. Raised in Idaho’s Wood River Valley, he found peace, freedom, and belonging among mountain trails and aspen groves. Inspired by his father, Ryan began exploring consciousness as a teenager. While studying at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he traveled through Asia seeking mystery, inner fulfillment, and remote surf breaks. He later spent three years in India studying Sanskrit, meditation, and contemplative traditions.
Those experiences awakened a passion for the relationship between inner transformation and personal, social, and planetary well being. While earning a master’s degree in Contemplative Education, Ryan cofounded the Flourish Foundation in 2011. As Executive Director, he builds community, envisions a life enhancing culture, and guides curriculum, teaching, and philanthropy.
These days, Ryan may be found enjoying cacao in a meadow with his wife, drumming beneath the moon, or adventuring with his sons.
FAQs
What is breathwork?
Breathwork is a broad term for practices that use intentional breathing patterns to influence the body, emotions, energy, and state of mind. However, in many contemporary settings, the term refers to a rhythmic breathing practice guided by a facilitator and music, offering a pathway for emotional exploration and expanded awareness.
How is community breathwork different from an individual practice?
Practicing alongside others can deepen the experience through a shared sense of presence, energy, and connection.
What should I bring and wear?
Wear comfortable clothing and socks, and bring a water bottle. We provide a yoga mat, blanket, bolster, and eye mask. You are welcome to bring an additional cozy layer, along with a notebook and pen or anything else that helps you feel comfortable and grounded.
Who should check with a healthcare provider before participating?
Breathwork may not be appropriate for everyone. Please consult a healthcare provider before participating if you are pregnant or have a significant heart, blood pressure, neurological, psychiatric, eye, bone, or recent surgical condition. Those with asthma should bring an inhaler. When uncertain, please reach out to us and seek medical guidance beforehand.
How much does it cost?
While many of Flourish’s programs are offered freely to participants thanks to generous donors, some offerings use a tiered-based price model. Our aspiration is to ensure that all who wish to participate are able to and that we can continue to run a vital, sustainable organization to serve this community for a long time!
Please reflect on both the value you will personally receive from this experience and your current financial reality to support how much you decide to give.