How do you breathe? I'm pretty sure you've never thought about it that carefully before. Right?
Perhaps you are constantly stressed, can't fall asleep or sleep well - or suffer from headaches, anxiety or other unpleasant symptoms. Maybe you've even been trying to get rid of these things for a while. But did you know that all of this can be linked to your breathing?
But perhaps you are also aware of the power of your breath - and you want more. More tools, more knowledge, more power for the demands of your everyday life. Then you've come to the right place. Why? Because I took my own breath away - and I'm still alive.
Background Nina: She is still breathing
Even as a child it was clear that I was more fish than human, at least that's how I always felt. Water was the element that fascinated, calmed and healed me.
I came to surfing via diving. Eventually I learned to love freediving - the passion grew and grew. Just like the work and exploration of breathing.
Then in 2014 came the turning point: a serious and very rare disease took my breath away. My lung function was down to 33 percent - and I had a measly chance of surviving. The doctors had advised me to say goodbye.
How did it come about? Tireless stress. And the fact that I prioritized everything else, everyone else.
The battle in hospital lasted four months - the time afterwards wasn't any easier. But I got back on my feet.
The fact that I would even dedicate myself to freediving and surfing again was unbelievable for most people. But I knew that this was exactly where you become aware of your breath and its immense power.
My first attempts were characterized by panic. When you almost suffocate for months and can't breathe, it leaves its mark. But here too, I fought my way back by freediving and using various breathing techniques. Ancient techniques, new techniques, stories and myths, science and medicine - the different facets of all these things fascinate me. I never stop learning.
After my last training as a Breathless Coach, I have now reached a point where I would like to share Breathwork with you all. I want to show you that with small daily integrations of breathing exercises you can massively improve your health and quality of life, get anxiety or panic attacks under control and wonderfully support the healing of grief and trauma.