The Breath

The Breath is a uniquely curated breathwork experience that focuses on inner and outer explorations.
We combine a variety of impactful and science-based breathing techniques to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being, opening the door to the magic within you.

One of the main benefits of breathwork is the self-regulation of the nervous system. This ability is a highly efficient tool for managing stress responses, calming anxiety, and fostering a state of emotional equilibrium. Additionally, breathwork serves as a efficacious method to reduce the noise in our minds, allowing us to transcend and create space within.

Breathwork in Zürich

What is The Breath?

  • The Breath is our signature breathwork experience, combining breathwork, movement, and sound for deep inner and outer exploration. Designed to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being, this music-driven class culminates in a longer transformational breathwork journey.

    Rooted in ancient practices and supported by modern science, The Breath offers a wide range of benefits — including access to deeper states of consciousness, emotional release, transformation, and personal breakthroughs.

  • You can expect a breathing ceremony in a safe and carefully curated environment. While the main focus of the session is on various breathing techniques, we also incorporate elements of movement, meditation, and sound, to create a holistic experience.

  • Breathwork is a term that refers to various techniques that involve intentionally altering your breathing patterns. Under the umbrella of breathwork lie thousands of different breathing techniques, from slow breathing and breath holds to fast breathing. Many of them are rooted in Pranayama, the yogic term for breathwork. However, we are now navigating through a fascinating era where scientific research and ancient breathing techniques intersect, leading to the emergence of new methods and a refreshed understanding of how to practice breathwork effectively and, most importantly, in a safe and approachable way.

  • keur collaborates closely with leading research institutions such as the University Hospital Basel and actively contributes to ongoing scientific studies in the field of breathing and well-being. By bridging cutting-edge research with real-world application, keur develops science-based protocols designed to support nervous system regulation, resilience, transformation, performance, stress and anxiety reduction, improved sleep, and more.

  • The Breath typically runs for 1 to 2 hours.

  • This breathwork experience is open to all levels. Everyone is welcome to join this unique and transformative journey.

    If you have any medical conditions, please take a moment to read our FAQ to ensure this experience is right for you.

  • These workshops are led by Matthias Hunkeler and Manuela Schöpfer, both deeply experienced in breathwork, movement, meditation, and somatic well-being. Together, they have guided over 10,000 people on their journey toward greater awareness, transformation, and inner strength.

    Together, they offer a rare blend of science and soul — creating beautiful spaces where people reconnect with their clarity, courage, and aliveness.

Hold Space

Try to be present and non-judgemental with the people right next to you to give them all the space they need for their own experience.

Be Willing To Expand

The Breath might take you to places you didn't expect to land. We confront the unknown and possible challenges with a lot of grace and curiosity. We stay open so the breathing can do all the work.

Be You

Come as you are. We want the real you. We practice compassion and integrity.
Everyone is always welcome. Just do whatever feels natural to stay true to our soul.