Breath Therapy MN

Breath Therapy MN I help people in Rochester, MN relieve chronic pain, stress and tension using breath and nervous system based therapy.

This work utilizes a somatic approach to muscle and breath re-education for balance and harmony within. Somatic exercises are designed to re-educate chronic muscle tension through small, mindful contractions and releases. By doing this we can reconnect "lost" or "stuck" muscles that may feel tense and sore. With consistent practice we learn to keep our bodies in a relaxed and balanced state, great

ly improving stamina, mobility and strength. This not only feels great for our bodies, but it has a profound impact on our nervous system. As we work on resorting function through the spine, shoulders, pelvis and hips we find balance and harmony in our system. We then can progress to restoring functional movement through therapeutic yoga and strength through traditional asana. Essentially moving from a state out of balance and back to center and harmony. Pranayama is a large part of my classes as well. Functional breathing is essential for the practice, we cannot reset our nervous systems if our body is in a state of stress. Slow, low and deep breathing keeps our bodies in a parasympathetic state, where we can rest, digest and heal. We learn to relax and keep the mind in a peaceful state!

09/11/2026

Take a deep breath.

Now—how did you do that?

Did the breath get bigger? Faster? Move into your chest? Did your shoulders or neck get involved?

Breathing well isn’t necessarily about taking more air in. Sometimes it’s about slowing down enough to notice how you’re breathing in the first place.

Your breath changes with movement, effort, stress, rest and attention. Learning to notice those changes is part of learning to breathe well.

Breathing is a practice.

If you’d like to explore it with me, join a Somatic Yoga or breath class live online or in the studio, or work with me one-on-one.

Breathe well. Move well. Feel more.

— Rick
Pneuma Yoga • Breath Therapy MN

09/08/2026

The longer I do this work, the less interested I become in trying to “fix” people.

I’m much more interested in helping people become aware of what’s already happening.

How are you breathing?
Where are you holding tension?
How does your body move?
What happens when you slow down enough to actually feel it?

Breath Therapy can include breathwork, somatic movement, hands-on work, yoga, and simply learning to pay attention differently.

Because awareness isn't passive.

Awareness reshapes you.

And for me, the breath is often where that process begins.

— Rick
Breath Therapy MN

What if yoga was less about how the movement looks—and more about what you can feel?That’s a big part of what we explore...
09/07/2026

What if yoga was less about how the movement looks—and more about what you can feel?

That’s a big part of what we explore in Somatic Yoga at Breath Therapy.

We slow things down. We explore smaller movements. We notice the relationship between the breath, ribs, spine, pelvis and shoulders. And instead of immediately trying to stretch, strengthen or correct something, we start by becoming more aware of what the body is already doing.

Awareness before correction.

And you don’t have to be in the studio to practice with us.

My Somatic Yoga classes are offered live in-studio and online, so you can join the class in real time from your own home.

If you’ve been curious about somatic movement, breathwork, or simply exploring a different way of practicing yoga, I’d love to have you join us.

Slow down. Feel more. Breathe well. Move well.

sign up: https://www.breaththerapymn.com/

09/04/2026

You don’t always need more.

Sometimes you need less noise.
Less distraction.
Less rushing toward whatever comes next.

Feel. Notice. Be here.
Come back to yourself.

Life is waiting.

09/02/2026

Moving and breathing are things we’ve done our entire lives. That doesn’t mean we’ve learned to do them well.

It's so vital to practice.

Slow down. Pay attention. Feel what’s actually happening.

Move well. Breathe well. Age gracefully.

08/31/2026

Breathing better doesn’t always begin with the breath.

Sometimes we begin with the body—slowing down, releasing unnecessary tension, and creating a little more space for movement and breathing.

The goal isn’t to force a deeper breath.

It’s to create better conditions for the breath to move naturally.

Less tension. Less effort. More space to breathe.

08/29/2026

Hamstring rehab took an unexpected turn. 😂
Body • Breath • Mind: Craft & Queso

08/27/2026

The older I get, the less interested I am in proving what my body can do.

There is always another exercise, another mobility hack, another challenge, another person on the internet doing something impressive enough to make us think, I should be able to do that.

But your body isn't a problem to overcome.

Learning to listen to it takes practice. Knowing when to work, when to recover, when to push and when to back off takes practice too.

Slowing down doesn't mean giving up.

Sometimes it's how we finally start doing the work that actually helps.

Listen to your body. Slowing down is an art.

08/26/2026

The older I get, the more I realize a simple life doesn’t just happen.

It takes practice.

Learning what deserves your attention.
Learning what doesn’t.
Making things with your hands.
Moving your body.
Spending more time outside.
Doing fewer things, a little more deliberately.

Simple doesn’t mean easy.

Maybe it just means being more intentional about what you let fill your life.

🌱

08/24/2026

If stretching your back isn't working, it might be time to stop stretching it.

Chronic back discomfort isn't always asking for more flexibility. Sometimes the body needs something entirely different: stability, coordination and better awareness.

Start exploring:

• Hip rotation and control
• The deep core — pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, psoas and surrounding stabilizers
• Breathing that coordinates with the trunk rather than fighting against it

The goal isn't to force your body into feeling better.

It's to slow down enough to understand what it's asking for.

Observe. Feel. Engage.

Your breath and movement can tell you a lot when you learn how to listen.

Persistent or severe back pain should be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional.

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275 37th Street NE, Suite 200
Rochester, MN
55906

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5am
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