Open Heart Breathing Method™
"The missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there." - James Nestor
Open Heart Breathing Method™ is an 12-week journey designed to help you regulate your nervous system and be more open to connection—with yourself, with others, and with life. Rooted in the integration of ancient breathing practices with modern science, this program invites you to use the breath as a tool for grounding, softening, and becoming more present in daily life.
Each module offers simple, embodied practices that help you shift out of dysregulated breathing patterns that are associated with stress or fear, and into a state of openness, trust, and connection. You’ll begin to recognize how your body responds to stress and learn practical tools to stay regulated, even in the midst of challenge. This isn’t about forcing change—it’s about slowly restoring your capacity to feel safe enough to connect, express, and receive.
You'll have the option to explore this through our self-paced program, 3-part workshop series, or to meet weekly with a dedicated coach who will support your process with compassion and care—helping you track what’s working, integrate what arises, and create sustainable pathways forward. Whether you're recovering from chronic stress, longing for more connection, or simply ready to feel more at ease in your day-to-day life, the Open Heart Breathing Method™ program offers a steady, embodied path toward deeper connection and belonging.
Program Timeline
Module 1: Week 1-4
Align
The first step of the Open Heart Breathing Method™ program is align—learning how to support your body so it can breathe freely and fully. Over four weeks, you’ll explore daily exercises designed to gently adjust your posture, release tension, and create space for breath to move with ease. This isn’t just about how you breathe during practice—it’s about reconditioning your body to allow breath to flow naturally throughout your day, supporting a felt sense of connection, openness, and presence in every moment.
Module 2: Week 5-8
Condition
The second step of the Open Heart Breathwork program is condition—strengthening the muscles and patterns that support healthy, sustained breathing. Over four weeks, you’ll work on engaging both primary and accessory breathing muscles while training your posture to support a neutral spine with ease and endurance. You’ll meet weekly with your coach and receive new daily practices that build on your alignment foundation, helping you develop stability, resilience, and greater breath capacity throughout your day.
Module 3: Weeks 9-12
Reduce
The third step of the Open Heart Breathing Method™ is reduce. Building on the foundational practices of the conditioning module, the goal now is to maintain consistency while reducing breath volume. With a stable base of alignment and strength, your body is ready to optimize its response to every breath. Through daily practices designed to gently increase air hunger tolerance and release stored tension, you will cultivate a deeper sense of openness in both body and mind.
3 Pathways | 1 Open Heart
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Self-Paced
Includes:
• Online Course
• Downloadable workbook (PDF)
• Tracking sheets (PDF)
• Guided meditations
• Mini 'lecurettes'
Workshop
Includes:
• All materials included in Self-Paced program
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Plus:
• In-person group workshop at weeks 1 and 12
• Physical copy of the Calm Mind Method ™ workbook
• Weekly drop-in Q&A sessions (optional)
Coaching
Includes:
• All materials included in Self-Paced program
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Plus:
• 3, 6, or 12 personal coaching sessions