The Concept

Breathing addresses the whole person

Holistic

Integrative Conscious Breathing is a simple yet complete Self-Healing Tool. In fact, Breathwork is the most Holistic healing modality available, joining Body, Mind, and Spirit.

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Science-based Approach

Grounded

We take a Rational, Science-based Approach to Breathing. The benefits of diaphragmatic breathing are well documented.

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Do It Yourself

A Do-It-Yourself Program

A Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Approach: we offer a "take-home Breathwork program". We train you to develop a personal Integrative Breathwork practice, a relationship to your breathing. Learn to use the Diaphragm fully and cultivate a lifelong practice.

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Integrative Breathwork

  • Blissful Journey Breathwork, is a form of Integrative Breathwork offered in northern New England, based in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. We also travel around the USA and internationally to conduct our larger group programs. Call us to arrange events in your area or come be with us in New Hampshire.
  • Offering Integrative Breathwork since 2001.

Breathwork Retreats / Training

This is Blissful Journey's introductory 2 1/2 day Breathwork Experience. (i.e. Part 1 of the whole Breathwork Immersion Retreat below). It goes into greater depth than an Intro Workshop and features five (5) sessions and two mini-sessions. It is intended as a starter program where you can begin to do shorter self-sessions on your own after program's end; you will have many tools to take home to help you stay strong and in your power, and live the life you desire and deserve.

There are NO prerequisites for this program.

Blissful Journey offers this second, more advanced, 2 1/2 day retreat. (i.e. Part 2 of the whole Breathwork Immersion Retreat below) BMR is an advanced experience featuring five (5) more full sessions with extra daily mini-sessions, including a "water session". Deeper learning about the Breath, and your relationship to it, with both Integrative and Yogic practices as well as several modalities centering around Emotional Wellness, Personal Expression, and Manifestation.

Our Breathwork Empowerment Retreat (BER) is the prerequisite for this program.

The Immersion Retreat is simply the Empowerment and Manifestation experiences taken together as a 4 1/2 day retreat. BIR allows one to pack 9 full sessions plus the daily mini-sessions into a more compressed intensive format, with each session's power building on the next for maximum momentum.

There are NO prerequisites for this 4 1/2 day program.

Group Events (1-day)

The Introductory Workshop is a partial day (usually 2 or 3 hours) group experience with a full facilitated session. These are open to the general public and may take place at our location or be hosted by a business. This Workshop may also include somatic practice or sound bath.

This is similar to the Workshop above but of a day's duration; usually 6 to 8 hours. Featured are 2 full facilitated sessions with lunch break, and other content sandwiched between--topics or activities such as meditation or emotional work are common. Again, open to the general public.

These events follow one of our Workshop formats above (Introductory or Intensive) but are organized by and for a private group so that registration is closed to the public. We can travel to your venue if a large enough group is pre-registered / pre-paid. Call to arrange your own Workshop for friends, family, work associates, or any group that you are connected with. Local groups are welcome to breathe at our studio.

Breathwork Sessions

These are individual sessions, one-on-one with our Practitioners. The sessions are hands-on.

These are individual sessions, one-on-one with our Practitioners through an online Zoom format. These are available to those who cannot get to us locally due to weather, geography, or mobility concerns. The first online session is typically a longer (at least 1.5 hours) to include preparation and instruction on how to conduct the session through the internet.

We do not offer Couples sessions online due to the logistics involved.

We offer water breathing sessions, conducted in a properly-heated hot tub on our premises. These are more of an advanced breathing session we reserve for experienced breathers. The session is done using a mask and snorkel where the breather is fully supported during the facilitated session.

Please bring a swimsuit for the session and refrain from wearing any lotions or skin care products to your session.

Note: SEASONAL ONLY - not available during winter months.

These are facilitated sessions for Couples who wish to breathe together in private. These are ideal if there are relationship issues to work through or just for a special occasion to deepen your relationship. Coaching can also be added to this session. We provide one Facilitator to work with you both.

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VIP Experience

Step into a personalized journey of healing and transformation with our VIP Experience, set amidst the peaceful beauty of the Lakes Region in New Hampshire. This exclusive, private stay at our home is designed to support your personal growth with a fully customized deep dive into the modalities that resonate most with you.

Whether you're seeking a powerful reset or deeper connection with yourself, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we'll craft a transformative experience tailored to your needs, incorporating practices like breathwork, somatic healing, meditation, yoga, and sound healing. You'll move at a pace that honors your body and mind, with plenty of space for integration, reflection, and connection with nature. Enjoy nourishing, wholesome meals and time to unwind in a serene setting that enhances your journey.

This experience offers you the opportunity to explore profound shifts in a safe, loving environment, allowing you to embrace the changes your heart desires. To begin, book a free discovery call with us to explore the possibilities and create an experience that aligns with your healing and personal growth. Come as you are and leave feeling empowered, rejuvenated, and deeply connected to yourself.

Somatic Coaching

Have you struggled with speaking up for yourself? Do you find it hard to say "no" or set healthy boundaries? Does trying to control your life sometimes leave you feeling more out of control? I've been there—attracting relationships that lacked love and respect and feeling disconnected from my true self. Through somatic practices, including breathwork, I've transformed those areas of my life, learning to express myself openly, step into my personal power, and claim a life I truly love. Are you ready for a change?

Experience deep transformation through our Somatic Coaching packages, designed to unlock the wisdom of your body and create lasting change. With a 3-month or 6-month commitment, you will embark on a journey of body-based energetic healing, moving beyond surface-level mindset shifts to address what's truly holding you back. Through this process, you’ll engage in tools like breathwork, movement, sound, guided meditation, and inner child wor, tailored to what emerges in each session. Our trauma-informed approach provides the time, space, and support needed to reconnect with your body, identify and release physical tension, and free trapped energy.

Somatic coaching is ideal for those feeling disconnected or experiencing physical manifestations of emotional distress, such as tension, headaches, or fatigue. Over time, you'll shift how you relate to yourself and others, break through barriers to your well-being, and cultivate a sense of joy, fulfillment, and alignment. This container-based approach creates sustainable transformative results by building awareness, empowering open expression, and expanding your capacity to live the life you desire. Through consistent, personalized support, you will experience profound changes in how you feel and interact with the world, enhancing both your self-perception and relationships. Containers are available where we meet twice a week, once a week, or every other week.

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Discovery Call

3 Month Package
Sessions Every other week- $1050 or 3 payments of $350
Sessions Weekly- $2100 or 3 payments of $700
Sessions Twice a week- $4200 or 3 payments of $1400

6 Month Package
Sessions Every other week- $1950 or 6 payments of $325
Sessions Weekly- $3900 or 6 payments of $650

Other Wellness Sessions

Jin Shin Jyutsu is the ancient Eastern Art of releasing tensions which cause various symptoms in the body. Our bodies contain energy pathways that feed life into all of our cells. When one or more of these paths become blocked, this damming effect may lead to discomfort or even pain. This blockage or stagnation will not only disrupt the local area but will continue and eventually disharmonize the complete path or paths of the energy flow.

Through Jin Shin Jyutsu our awareness is awakened to the simple fact that we are endowed with the ability to harmonize and balance ourselves (in rhythm with the universe) physically, mentally and spiritually.

In a typical Jin Shin Jyutsu session, which lasts about 1 hour, the receiver remains clothed and lies face-up on a cushioned surface. After "listening" to the energy pulses in the wrists, a practitioner employs a harmonizing sequence, or "flow", appropriate for unblocking particular pathways and restoring the energy to the energy rhythm of the universe.

To a certain extent, the experience of Jin Shin Jyutsu is unique to each person for each session. However, the most common effect is that of deep relaxation. Who among us doesn't welcome any opportunity to let go of stress, which so often interferes with optimum health?

The Bach Flower Remedies are 38 plant- and flower-based remedies which are beneficial in meeting the demands of emotional stress in everyday life. During the consultation, a custom remedy is formulated and prepared to your needs. Research supports the view that emotional and physical health are linked. Bach Flower Remedies help you take control of the way you feel to get more out of life. These remedies are perfectly safe for all family members and pets and there are no contraindications.

Many of the benefits of the foot spa can be attributed to the re-balancing of the energy meridians and the raising of the bio-electrical potential of the body at the cellular level. The bio-charge produced by the ion energy spa can effectively be used for a wide range of conditions, serving as a non-invasive and effective wellness treatment.

Some of the best results reported have been with detoxification, pain reduction, reduced inflammation and recovery time, improved liver, kidney, and colon function, as well as improved sleeping patterns. Studies support the results of better circulation overall.

Reflexology is a hands-on bodywork modality where the foot is essentially an energetic map of the body, and applying pressure to certain points on the foot positively affect the corresponding area on/in the body. It may be looked at as a foot massage but has a profound effect on wellness.

Immediately after a session it is typical to feel relaxed and have heightened mental clarity. However, clients report that it is the cumulative effect of the sessions which are the most dramatic, providing a greater long-term benefit.

NOTE: Not suitable for people who are pregnant or those with a pacemaker or any electronic implants.

This YOGA Class is not a public open classroom. It is an individual or small group instruction gathering designed to teach you how to develop your own personal program for yourself and loved ones and insert that into your healthy lifestyle.

The format is Integrative in nature, so that it does not follow the style of a trademarked yoga style or school, but rather blends some classical yoga with more Kundalini and Tibetan yoga traditions. If you take, or have taken yoga classes, some of the routines may seem familiar while other parts will not. The emphasis tends to be on movement instead of static postures (asanas). And, of course, lots of Breathing techniques are introduced, more than you receive at your regular public classes.

Note: For those who are challenged in any way physically to where they may not keep up with the typical public yoga classes, we strive to adapt our techniques so that they meet your actual needs and provide the intended benefits.

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Integrative Breathwork

Breathwork Retreats

Breathwork Schedule

Many of our Retreats are Private. Set up your own Event and we can travel to your location.

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Breathwork Group Workshops

  • may or may not include Crystal Bowls / Sound Healing
  • $47 per person

Introductory Workshop
w/ Sound Healing
October 12, 2024 (Saturday) / New Hampshire - Lakes Region
10:00am - Noon

Introductory Workshop
w/ Sound Healing
November 9, 2024 (Saturday) / New Hampshire - Lakes Region
10:00am - Noon

Introductory Workshop
w/ Sound Healing
December 14, 2024 (Saturday) / New Hampshire - Lakes Region
10:00am - Noon

These workshops are a brief Introduction to our Breathwork system and include a facilitated one-hour group breath session. It will leave you energized and relaxed, stress-free. Wear comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your breathing and bring a water bottle. Come see us in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH.

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Science-based Approach

Breath & Meditation

(with Grace)

Free Online Classes

(Use coupon code: FREECLASS to register.)

Breath & Meditation
October 13, 2024 (Sunday)
10:00 - 11:00am

Breath & Meditation
November 10, 2024 (Sunday)
10:00 - 11:00am

Breath & Meditation
December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
10:00 - 11:00am

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Background

Integrative Breathwork professionally since 2001, originally certified in Yoga and Transformational Breath® Certifications since 1998 as an Herbalist, Reiki Master, Bodyworker; numerous Emotional Wellness modalities; Detoxification and Nutritional therapies.

"I met Stephen during the most challenging time of my life. I was trying many different healing modalities with mixed results. I just couldn't find peace of mind. The first session was instantly effective. How wonderful and light I felt knowing that there was a tool I could access at anytime anyplace. The shift was nothing short of a miracle. I am now creating the life I always wanted with loving intention. Thank you!"
-- David Statler, Pennsylvania, creator of OM Glass, founder of Dragonfly Meadows Healing Center

"It was an extremely powerful experience, of release of emotions held physically, of re-experiencing painful memories in a safe atmosphere, and then letting them go. The work that we did together in one session has not reversed, has had staying power. At all times I felt that I was expertly and sensitively guided through my journey. At all times I felt safe. I recommend this Breathwork for anyone looking to release toxins, emotional baggage, or anyone wanting to experience deep relaxation."
-- Rae Ishee, Antigua, Guatemala

Integrative Breathwork

Integrative Breathwork is a very powerful and modern form of natural healing that has been developed in various forms actually since the early twentieth century. It moves beyond classical Pranayama in its scope and is geared toward effecting not only emotional integration but healing on all levels of Self. Much more than a breathing technique, our Blissful Journey Breathwork Method is a complete self-healing program. We guide you through enough training toward doing self-sessions safely and comfortably and making a personal breathing practice part of your life.


Physical

We work physically (hands-on) to open up the respiratory system and increase lung capacity and oxygen volume moving into the body as one's breathing pattern is optimized. This provides myriad health benefits though we DO NOT make disease or curative claims. Through intention, the client (self-healer) can direct healing energy toward their healing goals.

  • Increases oxygenation throughout the body.
  • Improves energy levels.
  • Stimulates circulation.
  • Enhances detoxification in the body.
  • Balances the flow of energy through the body.
  • Addresses addictions.
  • Stimulate or balance the immune system.
  • Improves well-being for many conditions and ailments such as Stress Reduction, Respiratory ailments, Headaches, Low energy, Psychosomatic illnesses, and many others.

There is plenty of research in the literature confirming the effects and benefits of healthy breathing.

Breathwork: Physical

Mental & Emotional

Our breathing techniques, in addition to other in-session tools we employ, help to clear low-density, subconscious, negative energy patterns (trauma, repression, suppression, thought-forms etc.), and transform or integrate them to a higher and lighter vibration. This, in effect, clears the pattern PERMANENTLY!

  • Reduces worry and anxiety
  • Enhances the awareness of self-sabotaging patterns
  • Clears past traumas and dramas
  • Allows for more creative and healthy expression
  • Increases life enjoyment
  • Relieves depressive and negative emotions
  • Cultivates self-esteem
  • Improves relationships with self and others
  • Addresses the emotional patterns behind physical illness.

Breathwork: calming the mind

Spiritual

The clearing of emotional patterns seems to gradually open access to higher centers. People find a greater awareness of one's Higher Self, a greater sense of Love and Joy in their Being, and although this is not the aim, some report mystical experiences.

  • Deepens meditation
  • Strengthens the connection with higher aspects of Self
  • Expands overall awareness
  • Insight and acceptance of spiritual gifts
  • Allows fuller expression of love and joy and the true Self

Breathwork and the Higher Self

Find the New You, the True You.

Blissful Journey Wellness

Blissful Journey Wellness LLC arose out of Breath Dynamics™, active in Integrative Breathwork since 2001, and Gracie's Garden™ LLC offering Herbal, Nutritional, and Emotional Wellness Programs. We are based in New England (the Lakes Region of New Hampshire) and travel throughout the USA and Canada.

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The Team

Steve and Grace

Stephen is a Certified Transformational Breath Trainer™, having completed Breathwork Training in The Netherlands, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. He has led events in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the US South, Costa Rica, and Introductory Trainings in places like France and Sweden.

With over two decades of experience, Stephen brings a wealth of expertise as an Herbalist, Yoga Teacher (Nosara Yoga Institute, 2003), Massage Therapist (since 1999), Reiki Master, Holographic Sound Healer and an author of breathwork text books. As a former CEO of the Transformational Breath Foundation, Stephen played a key role in shaping the organization, heading departments such as Science, Technology, and Research.

Grace, a Certified Transformational Breath Senior Trainer and trauma-informed Somatic Coach, certifed through Pause Breathwork and also does guided meditation. She brings 17 years of laboratory experience in clinical and research settings and began her professional journey in natural healing in 2008 with nutrition and herbs. Her discovery of breathwork in 2014 radically transformed her life, healing deep childhood traumas and unlocking her voice. Grace is also certified in Holographic Sound Healing, offering a range of healing modalities. She served as Personal Assistant to Judith Kravitz (2019-2022) Founder of the Transformational Breath Foundation, traveling and teaching breathwork in Turkey, Kuwait and Italy as well as across the US, and served as a TBF Board Advisor.

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Together, Stephen and Grace blend their extensive knowledge in breathwork, somatic coaching, and sound healing to offer transformative wellness experiences for individuals and groups. Their holistic approach is designed to help clients reconnect with their bodies, release stuck energy, and step into their fullest potential.

Whether you're seeking healing from unresolved trauma, aiming to break free from limiting beliefs, or simply looking to deepen your connection to self, Stephen and Grace create a nurturing, supportive space for emotional and physical restoration. Based in New Hampshire's serene environment, their retreats and personalized sessions offer a unique opportunity to heal and rejuvenate in nature's tranquility.

Join them on a transformative journey to rediscover your strength, voice, and inner power. Let's breathe new life into your healing journey!

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The Home Base

Welcome to our Studio and home at Crystal Lake. Visit or arrange Travel to your location for large Events.

5-STAR REVIEWS on Google

"My experience with Blissful Journey has been life changing. I can say that it was one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself and my family. I will be forever grateful for my time with Grace and Steve. They're very compassionate, gentle, caring and loving therapists and they exceeded my expectations. With sincere honesty I recommend them to anyone needing to take their healing journey further. "
-- Astorga Salome

"After taking the course with Steve and Grace, I felt so much more clarity, energy, and joy. They patiently helped me move to a calm and grounded place. It was unbelievable to experience a shift without any 'talk therapy' during the course - just using the breath! And I stayed a few more days after the course - it took the experience to the next level. The informative conversations, delicious meals, their kind and positive natures, and each additional breath session added so much."
--S.C.

"A truly holistic experience, where you get to nourish your mind body and soul. Grace and Steve are magical breathworkers! You leave feeling recharged, rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to take on the world!"
--Esther Bernstein

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El Paso breathers

"I took a Breath workshop with Stephen with the intention of cleansing my body of toxins and possibly suppressed emotion or trauma. Stephen explained what could happen and that it is a different experience for everyone. I was a little nervous because I didn't really know what would come up and I knew it could be pretty intense. With Stephen's calm support and encouragement I had the most amazing experience of detoxification and release I have ever had in my life. I would recommend this to anyone who is concerned with their health and well being and is not afraid to try some something different."
-- Kyla M, CYT, Washington State

"I love Grace's work and her passion and talents with Breath!"
-- Fernando Ausin-Gomez, Mexico

"I took Steve's workshop in Costa Rica because I was curious about what it was, knowing the power of the breath and that I wasn't using mine to its fullest potential -- even while practicing yoga. It was an amazing and transformational experience and I know now how very powerful the breath can be. I urge everyone to try this and release some deep emotional traumas and free yourself of suppressed pain."
-- L. Kail, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA