Breathwork Classes Near Me: Everything You Need to Know Before You Try It

Many people are now just finding out about the incredible benefits of Breathwork. It’s one of the fastest growing wellness trends in the world right now. Vogue magazine called it the new yoga. It can get a little confusing because Breathwork is an umbrella term. There are so many types of breathwork techniques that it’s sort of just like saying “fitness”.

The style I teach is called “circular breathwork” or “Conscious connected breathing.” It’s used to clear stress, anxiety, depression and trauma out of the nervous system. It will also give you an incredible clarity and feeling of “wholeness” like you’ve never experienced before in your life.

The first time I ever tried breathwork was the first time I ever felt “whole.” I didn’t need to do more, or become more. I felt complete for the first time in my life. So many people are now having this same incredible experience through Breathwork and it’s so powerful that they go out and tell all their friends and family about it.

Then what happens is that person will Google “Breathwork Classes Near Me”. What they discover is very confusing because there are so many methods, techniques, and tons of “Breathwork branding”. Although I do live in-person classes all over the country, the easiest and most convenient way is definitely in your home live via zoom. There’s also a 72 hour replay available afterwards.

What Makes Circular Breathwork Different?

When most people search for breathwork classes near me, they come across everything from box breathing and pranayama to rebirthing and holotropic methods. The landscape is wide, and the differences matter. Circular Breathwork — the style Jon Paul teaches — is a continuous, connected breathing pattern with no pauses between the inhale and exhale. This unbroken rhythm is what makes it so uniquely effective at moving stagnant emotional energy through the body.

Unlike meditation, which works primarily with the mind, this practice works directly through the body. You’re not visualizing or thinking your way through anything. You’re breathing it out. Many people describe their first session as more emotionally freeing than years of traditional talk therapy. That’s a bold claim, and yet it’s one of the most common things people say after their very first class.

A Huge Misconception About Breathwork

There is a huge misconception when people hear the term Breathwork; some think it’s going to be a relaxing, gentle meditation. And although that does exist, that’s not what this is at all. It’s more like an intense workout physically and emotionally. Don’t worry, you’ve done something harder in your life than lay on the floor and breathe, I’m sure.

With that said, there’s some reasons why you may want to have your first experience online rather than in person. Here are a few of the main reasons:

• It’s easier for people to let go of all their stuff when they’re home in their safe space.
• You can lay there and enjoy the payoff for as long as you like.
• There is no else around to distract you.
• I am coaching you through your headphones or speakers.
• You don’t have to drive afterwards.
• We all need this badly right now

What to Expect in Your First Session

A lot of people arrive at their first class not knowing what to expect — and that’s completely okay. Here’s a simple breakdown of how an online class with Jon Paul typically flows so you can feel prepared and at ease before you begin.

You’ll start by lying down somewhere comfortable — your bed, a yoga mat, the floor with a blanket and pillow. Jon Paul will guide you into the breathing pattern slowly, so there’s no pressure to get it perfect right away. Within the first few minutes, most people start to feel a noticeable shift in their body — a tingling sensation, warmth, or an emotional wave beginning to surface.

The active breathing portion lasts around 45 minutes, followed by a period of stillness where the real integration happens. This is when many people experience that profound feeling of peace and wholeness Jon Paul describes. Some cry. Some laugh. Some simply feel a weight they’ve been carrying for years quietly lift. All of it is normal, and all of it is welcome.

After the session, you’ll want to give yourself some time before jumping back into your day. That’s one of the biggest advantages of doing breathwork classes from home — you can stay in that beautiful post-session space for as long as you need, with nowhere to be and no one to perform for.

Why Online Breathwork Is Just As Powerful As In-Person — And Sometimes More So

I completely understand the instinct to want an in-person experience. A lot of people feel that way at first — they want to be in a room with other people, to feel the energy of a group, and to have a facilitator physically present. That makes total sense, and those classes are absolutely available. But here’s something worth knowing before you write off the online option.

After a brief 10-minute demonstration and preparation at the start of class, you lie down and close your eyes. From that point forward, the entire experience is auditory. Jon Paul is guiding you through your headphones or speakers, the music is carrying you, and your breath is doing the work. In most in-person classes, the lights go off. So whether you’re in a studio with 20 other people or lying on your own bed at home, the actual experience of the breathwork itself is virtually identical.

In fact, many people find the online experience to be even more powerful. In a room full of people, there are distractions — someone coughing, someone crying loudly nearby, someone shifting around on their mat. At home, none of that exists. It’s just you, the breath, and the music. That level of quiet and privacy allows a lot of people to let go even more deeply than they might in a group setting.

There’s also the simple comfort of being in your own safe space. Your home, your blanket, your familiar surroundings. For many people, that sense of safety is exactly what allows the deeper emotional layers to finally release. And when it’s over, you don’t have to pull yourself together, find your car, and drive home. You can just stay there, sink in, and let the integration do its work.

So if you’ve been searching for breathwork classes near me hoping to find something in person, please keep an open mind about trying it online first. You might be surprised to find it’s the more powerful experience of the two.

Who Is This For?

Breathwork is for anyone who feels like they’re carrying more than they should be. Stress, anxiety, grief, burnout, emotional numbness, a sense that something is just “off” — these are the kinds of things that respond remarkably well to this practice. You don’t need any prior experience with meditation, yoga, or wellness of any kind. You just need to be willing to breathe and to feel.

People who have found Jon Paul’s classes through a search for breathwork classes near me include therapists, veterans, executives, new moms, teenagers, and everyone in between. The breath doesn’t discriminate. If you have a body and a willingness to show up, this practice will meet you exactly where you are.

Ready to Try It?

If you were looking for “Breathwork Classes near me” and came across this blog post I hope I’ve encouraged you to try it online. Also, right now I’m currently offering $10 off the first class for first timers if you just enter your email address for my newsletter subscription. Don’t worry, if you hate it, you can easily unsubscribe. You can do that on the homepage of the website here.

If you don’t want to subscribe but want to take a class online you can just go ahead and signup for a class here: Live Online Breathwork Classes

Finally, before you take one of the classes you should definitely prepare properly because it’s going to be a way more powerful experience then you expect. So please go ahead and read the best practices for breathwork here.

If you’re wanting more information about the breathwork classes, you can read more about Online Zoom Classes here before you sign up to try it for yourself.

Thank you so much for reading my “Breathwork Classes Near Me” post, I hope to see you in one of my classes soon!

Warmly,

Jon Paul Crimi