
What we’re about
Welcome to the Basel Breathwork & Cold Water Immersion Meetup! Our community is committed to guiding individuals in harnessing the power of their own breath for personal growth, self-awareness, and transformative life experiences. We organise various workshops and provide coaching services. Whether you're intrigued by mindfulness, breathwork techniques, cold water immersion, or spiritual healing, our offerings cater to diverse interests. Join us for our Rhine Splash workshops in Basel, where we explore the Wim Hof Method and engage in immersive experiences in the Rhine and city fountains. You're also welcome to attend our monthly breathwork-shops in the city.
Upcoming events
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Breathwork(shop) with Niels - December 21
YOGABLOOM, Pfluggässlein 1, Basel, CHAre you ready to make long-term internal shifts? With Conscious Connected Breathwork you can step into your power with less stress, less anxiety and freed from old stuck emotions.
During this exclusive 2-hour workshop, immerse yourself in a guided meditation for a profound connection with your inner self. Explore simple breathing techniques applicable to your daily life. The ensuing connected breathwork session aims to provide insights and clarity, allowing you to find the quiet place within yourself. Join us for this transformative experience.
Breath-work (yes, it involves work!) can help you overcome the obstacles that hold you back from living a fuller life with more peace of mind. You will also…
- Increase your energy
- Boost your immunity
- Improve your sleep
- Find more self-love, self-esteem and confidence
- Increase your creativity,
- And connect with a good hearted & supportive community…
In this group setting, you will be guided through a conscious connected breathwork session, including: technique introduction, intention setting, Self-love meditation, followed by the actual breath(work), a guided relaxation and closing..
Registration needed here.
40 CHF | Supported
50 CHF | Regular
60 CHF | Supporter
Our classes and workshops are priced on a sliding scale. We have done this with intention to create an opportunity for access. Please choose a pricing option with integrity. If you would like to read more about our sliding scale please visit the pricing page of our website.
Please note: We recommend not eating at least 1.5 hours before the workshop as breath work is most effective on an empty stomach. Please bring a water bottle and a notebook. The yoga studio provides mats, blankets and eye masks.
More information on the Breath Inspiration website.2 attendees
Breathwork Workshop with Niels – 11 January 2026
YOGABLOOM, Pfluggässlein 1, Basel, CHBreathwork Workshop
A Powerful Journey from the Mind… into the Heart
Most of us live in constant “survival mode” — overwhelmed, tense, and disconnected from our true Self. Conscious Connected Breathwork offers a safe and powerful way to shift out of the thinking mind and into the body, where real healing and transformation happen.
Through guided breathing, music, and heart-opening support, you can release old emotional patterns, reduce stress and anxiety, and reconnect with your inner strength and clarity.
This is not just relaxation — it is inner work that creates real change.
Why Breathwork Works
Breathwork influences all three levels of our being:
🧠 Neuroscience
• Calms the Default Mode Network → reduces overthinking
• Creates brainwave shifts for insight and emotional access
💛 Psychology & Emotions
• Releases stored tension, fear, and limiting beliefs
• Builds resilience, self-love, and inner safety
💨 Physiology
• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
• Boosts vitality, immune function, and quality of sleep
Breathwork gives the body a voice, so the mind can finally rest.
What You Will Experience
This 2-hour workshop includes:
✓ Technique introduction
✓ Guided meditation and intention setting
✓ Conscious connected breathwork session
✓ Heart-opening guidance & emotional integration
✓ Rest period for grounding and gentle return
✓ Playlist + simple techniques to apply in daily life
You may walk away feeling:
• Lighter, calmer, and deeply connected
• More open-hearted and confident
• Clearer about what you need and where you are going
• Re-energised and inspired
What Makes This Workshop Special
• Trauma-aware, supportive facilitation
• A transformative arc designed for safe emotional release
• Curated music to deepen your journey
• Tools to continue your growth at home
• A warm, compassionate group environment
Here, you are fully welcome — just as you are.
Health & Safety Considerations
Breathwork is not recommended for individuals with:
• Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina, heart attack, high blood pressure)
• Glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis
• Recent major injuries or surgeries
• Severe mental illness, seizure disorders, or those using major medications
• A personal or family history of aneurysms
Additionally:
• Pregnant individuals must consult their primary healthcare provider.
• Anyone with asthma should confirm with their physician and bring their inhaler.
Practical Information
Please avoid eating 1.5 hours before the session — breathwork is most effective on an emptier stomach.
The studio provides mats, blankets and eye masks.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Pricing
40 CHF | Supported
50 CHF | Regular
60 CHF | Supporter
Our sliding scale keeps breathwork accessible — please choose with integrity.
Ready to breathe into a new version of yourself?
Book your spot and give yourself the space to feel, release, and grow.
Niels van der Valk is a Dutch native who has called Basel home for over nine years, where he lives with his wife and daughter. After experiencing burnout, he committed himself to supporting mental wellbeing — training under renowned breathwork teachers and developing practical tools to help others heal, grow, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Through Breath Inspiration and Elevated Mind Retreats, Niels shares the transformative benefits of Conscious Connected Breathwork, combining scientific understanding with grounded, heart-led guidance. His mission is to empower individuals and groups to release stress, gain clarity, and rediscover their inner strength.
Niels is officially certified to facilitate private and group breathwork sessions under the guidance and methodology of Jon Paul Crimi.
More information on the Breath Inspiration website.1 attendee
Past events
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