Where Art Meets Meditation
in our online & offline workshops.
For individuals, couples & groups.
#growtogether
For individuals, couples & groups.
#growtogether
All our workshops are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. That means there is no expectation for you to contribute a specific amount. We ask that you give an amount to Deep Breath that feels sustainable and within whole-hearted willingness for you.
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Workshops
Art meets meditation – relaxing with art & meditation
Together with other participants and joined by our Art Therapist and Meditation Teacher, you'll learn how to wind down after a hectic day, how to better reduce your stress and build resilience to it.
You'll learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises and other ways to ground yourself and calm down a racing mind. You'll also identify individual triggers of stress for you and ways to deal with them in a calm and harmonious fashion
Workshop hosts: Maxi, Art Therapist; Ben, Meditation Teacher
You'll learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises and other ways to ground yourself and calm down a racing mind. You'll also identify individual triggers of stress for you and ways to deal with them in a calm and harmonious fashion
- Learn techniques to decompress after a hectic day
- Learn techniques to manage stress skillfully at work and at home
- Begin building resilience to stress
Upcoming workshops -
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- Monthly on the fourth Thursday from 18:00-19:30 CEST
Workshop hosts: Maxi, Art Therapist; Ben, Meditation Teacher
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About Art Therapy
Art therapy is a great tool to release stress and to gain an insight into our emotional and mental system. It also allows one to identify and connect with resources, thus increasing resilience. Moreover, this reflection can help with one's communication style, emotional affect, and the relationship with oneself colleagues, friends and family.
Art meets Music
Together with other participants and joined by our Art Therapist you'll experience a session of art meeting music.
Workshop host: Maxi, Art Therapist
- Bring your favorite tune & colors and relax with them
- Get in touch with your feelings
- Express your emotions through art
What to expect in your session
- Get to know Deep Breath, your host, and other participants
- Relax, arrive, and become more mindful with a brief meditation
- Understand art therapy
- Pick your colors & tune, get creative and with the guidance of our art therapist, paint away!
How to prepare for your session
- Find a room free of distractions where no one will disturb you, mute your phone, and ensure you’re undisturbed for the time of the workshop.
- Empty your table in a way that leaves you feel comfortable and you're also not distracted by the things which are left on the table.
- Place some pencils, felt pens, paper, watercolors, a cup of water for the brushes, some tissue to dry/clean the brushes in front of you. If you prefer to use a specific material, feel free to bring that along.
- Place your laptop a way so you can be seen via its camera, and you can see the screen. While you're working your camera can be focused on your work.
- Bring your favorite tune along to which you'd like to draw
Upcoming workshops -
please check above to register
- Monthly on the second Monday from 18:00-19:00 CEST
Workshop host: Maxi, Art Therapist
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Unsure what step to take?
Guided Meditation -
Learn how to meditate & become more joyful
Together with other participants and joined by our meditation teacher, you'll learn how to meditate in these guided meditation sessions.
No prior experience needed, but only a willingness to be present.
Workshop host: Ben, Meditation Teacher
No prior experience needed, but only a willingness to be present.
- Learn how to meditate
- Foster calm and energy through meditation
- Explore your mind & world
Upcoming workshops -
please check above to register
- Every Tuesday, 18:00-18:45 CEST
Workshop host: Ben, Meditation Teacher
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About Meditation
Meditation allows to build up resilience to stress, shortens the time needed to wind down, and helps in putting intrusive thoughts aside. It also heightens concentration and focus. Moreover, it allows one to increase one’s emotional awareness, thus helping in navigating daily requirements better.
Open Art Studio -
Learn more about yourself using methods of art therapy
Together with other participants and joined by our Art Therapist you'll learn how to trust yourself more.
No artistic talent needed, only curiosity!
Workshop host: Maxi, Art Therapist
No artistic talent needed, only curiosity!
- Learn how to trust your own creativity
- Rebuild your inner resources
- Explore ways to relax through art
How to prepare for your sessions
- Find a room free of distractions where no one will disturb you, mute your phone, and ensure you’re undisturbed for the time of the workshop.
- Empty your table in a way that leaves you feel comfortable and you're also not distracted by the things which are left on the table.
- Place some pencils, felt pens, paper, watercolors, a cup of water for the brushes, some tissue to dry/clean the brushes in front of you. If you prefer to use a specific material, feel free to bring that along.
- Place your laptop a way so you can be seen via its camera, and you can see the screen. While you're working your camera can be focused on your work.
Upcoming workshops -
please check above to register
- Monthly on the last Sunday, 16:30-18:00 CEST
Workshop host: Maxi, Art Therapist
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Internal Family Systems - IFS
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an integrative approach to individual psychotherapy developed in the 1980s. In it, the mind is seen as made up of different parts that often pursue conflicting agendas. IFS brings these parts and their agendas into harmony.
You'll also meet & befriend other humans and exchange stories.
Workshop host: Sam (external IFS expert), Ben, meditation teacher
You'll also meet & befriend other humans and exchange stories.
- Learn how to apply IFS to yourself and others
- Get to know your needs better and bring them into a harmonious relationship
- Feel more at ease
How to prepare for the sessions
- Find a room free of distractions where no one will disturb you, mute your phone, and ensure you’re undisturbed for the time of the workshop.
Upcoming workshops - all times EDT!
- Monday, 8 August, 18:30-20:00: Identify the embodied Self
- Wednesday, 10 August, 12:30-14:00: Parts (protectors and exiles), basic pattern for exploring
- Monday, 15 August, 18:30-20:00: Bring Self to explore someone else's parts
- Wednesday, 17 August, 12:30-14:00: Using IFS in meditation
- Monday, 22 August, 18:30-20:00: Practice; using IFS in every day conversation
- Wednesday, 24 August, 12:30-14:00: Practice; using IFS as a facilitator (host, etc.)
Workshop host: Sam (external IFS expert), Ben, meditation teacher
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Meet our hosts
Our hosts
Maxi Schoelzel
Founder & Art Therapist
As a teenager, Maxi often wanted to draw or paint alone. Growing up, she started to talk to others about life, philosophy and what it’s all about more and more. Becoming an art therapist allowed her to combine these passions.
When she became a mother, she went through a process of deeply questioning her identity, self-worth, the way our society works and the so-called work-life-balance. Ultimately, she was wondering how can “what makes one human” be combined with our day-to-day life.
Deep Breath is her place to create something authentic that allows her to make a living for her and her family. It's also a place for her to explore herself, to meet new people, and to be inspired.
When she became a mother, she went through a process of deeply questioning her identity, self-worth, the way our society works and the so-called work-life-balance. Ultimately, she was wondering how can “what makes one human” be combined with our day-to-day life.
Deep Breath is her place to create something authentic that allows her to make a living for her and her family. It's also a place for her to explore herself, to meet new people, and to be inspired.
Ben Schoelzel
Founder & Meditation Teacher
Ben lived his life for a long time by logic and reason and did the things he thought he should be doing to "be happy". The thing was - it didn't make him happy.
That made him wonder: What makes us truly happy? What is this thing we call "mind"? Why can his mind make him suffer?
One of the ways for him to engage with these questions is to meditate. It's also a powerful tool to map out our mind and thus our experience of the world.
Ben has done several week-long retreats, lived in a Buddhist monastery as a layman for a while and has a daily 2h meditation practice.
That made him wonder: What makes us truly happy? What is this thing we call "mind"? Why can his mind make him suffer?
One of the ways for him to engage with these questions is to meditate. It's also a powerful tool to map out our mind and thus our experience of the world.
Ben has done several week-long retreats, lived in a Buddhist monastery as a layman for a while and has a daily 2h meditation practice.
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What brought you here?
I want to improve my self-worth or feel insecure
Having low self-worth sucks. It's also one of the key factors both in anxiety and depression as well as lower overall life satisfaction.
Wanting to improve your self-worth is thus a great step towards being happier and more joyful - congrats on taking this first step.
Deep Breath was built around boosting self-worth. Journeying with means you will join a community of like-minded and like-hearted people. You will also be able to join our workshops, where you'll learn both theory and practice to increase your self-worth in a space where you can safely express yourself and be vulnerable.
Wanting to improve your self-worth is thus a great step towards being happier and more joyful - congrats on taking this first step.
Deep Breath was built around boosting self-worth. Journeying with means you will join a community of like-minded and like-hearted people. You will also be able to join our workshops, where you'll learn both theory and practice to increase your self-worth in a space where you can safely express yourself and be vulnerable.
I'm looking for relaxation and new ways to engage with the world
Welcome to our virtual place in the virtual woods! Great to have you! Relaxation and stillness are hard to come by in modern days. Often it's not only the outside world that's hectic, but also our inner one. Stillness, relaxation and new ways to relate to the world can all be fostered from within. Join us to hear what worked for us and share with us what worked for you!
I feel stressed out and struggle winding down
Sorry to hear that, friend. It's hectic times we live in and it can be overwhelming juggling all of one's commitments. Besides reducing what's happening in one's life or "doing things faster", another big lever to reduce stress is to relate to our experience of it differently. It can also help to learn how to practice to relax and to wind down.
I feel out of touch with myself
Oh, that's an ugly one - sorry to hear you're feeling out of touch with yourself. It's a shitty place to be in, as connecting often happens via connecting - not having that ability can feel alienating. We've been there and know a thing or two about how to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world.
Sending you hugs!
Sending you hugs!
I want to be happier, more peaceful, and get out of the rat race
Uhhh, big one! We've been there ourselves! Wonderful to have another fellow human being share the insight with us, that chasing after external validation and objects will never fully satisfy and fulfil you! That's the first step towards leading a happier and more fulfilled life. Deep Breath is centered around this idea and you've thus found the perfect starting place for your new section in life. Register for one of our workshops, join our community or schedule a call - we're here for you!
Sometimes being surrounded by likeminded people...
...and with professional guidance is what we need
Small groups
Join groups of 4 to 10 people to start feeling better & to make new friends.
Pay-what-you-can
All our workshops are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We ask that you give an amount to Deep Breath that feels sustainable and within whole-hearted willingness for you.
People usually pay between EUR 25-50 (USD 30-60) per workshop session.
People usually pay between EUR 25-50 (USD 30-60) per workshop session.
Safe space
What happens in the workshops, stays in the sessions. We all agree on confidentiality in the beginning so you can open up. Want to leave your video off? Works! Too shy to talk? We respect that!
Structured program
All our workshops are designed based on didactic and therapeutic principles. This way you'll learn about your chosen topic, both in theory and practice.
What does joining Deep Breath look like?
What does joining Deep Breath look like?
Have a 15-30 minute call with us
Get to know us better and explain to us what you struggle with the most in an optional 15-30 minute call.
Join a workshop around your topic
Together with others and guided by a professional, you'll learn about your topic, reflect by yourself, engage with another participant in a breakout room or with the entire group, or be guided through one of our exercises or activities.
No worries - everything is guided and if anything is unclear, you can always ask!
No worries - everything is guided and if anything is unclear, you can always ask!
#growtogether in our community
In between workshop sessions, you can grow in our Facebook Groups Community, exchange with other likeminded people, and be in touch with the team.
How do I benefit?
Find a community
Meet other people who struggle the way you do - because being alone sucks.
Feel better
Start feeling better about yourself and find ways to get out of the pit.
Accept yourself
Our sessions go beyond you just feeling better: we'll also help you to accept yourself.
Meet our team
Our team
Endi Guza
Research Lead & Psychologist
Endi is an organizational psychologist whose journey is driven by kindness. Deep Breath is her way to share her own journey of letting go of control with others.
Sara Brandt
Psychologist & Breathwork Expert
Sara is a psychologist and breathwork expert whose journey is focused on compassion. Deep Breath is her way to spread breathwork and compassion.
Parul Malhotra
Therapist
Parul is a practicing therapist who combines Eastern insights with Western psychology. Deep Breath is her way to walk her way.
Thais Bogarín
Content Writer
Thais is a content writer who believes that there's other ways than we currently have. Deep Breath is her way to explore these.
Community
Individual sessions
Unsure?
Wanting to support us?
Do you want to join our community?
Join our Facebook Groups Community to get in touch with the team and current and former participants.
You'll also get to learn about self-worth, art therapy, the theory and practice behind it.
You'll also get to learn about self-worth, art therapy, the theory and practice behind it.
Are you looking for individual help?
Reach out to us to discuss the possibility of individual sessions. We have therapists, psychologists, meditators and art therapists to help you.
Do you feel lost and unsure what to do?
Schedule a call with us to figure out the next steps.
Set up a monthly payment to Deep Breath to support our cause.
If you feel like what we're doing is worthy of support, it'd be wonderful if you supported us with a fixed monthly payment. Any sum helps and makes our lives easier, as it makes planning easier for us.
About Deep Breath
Everyone is human, and everyone has problems.
1 in 5 adults struggle with their mental health each year, and we believe this can be changed. We believe that a society focused on solving problems in the external world - on fulfilling yet another need by controlling the world - is misguided.
We believe that lasting happiness can be achieved from within. We believe that building communities and systems of support that allow people to feel integrated and at ease are key pillars in nurturing happiness.
We believe that it's better to fail at something that's good, than to succeed at something that's bad.
We work on transforming the mind via emotional healing and personal growth. We do this using art therapy methods and meditation in a holistic approach to change and grow. That's the path we've embarked on.
Join us - #growtogether
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Never ask that question ‘how’, for then there is always somebody giving you a rope. [We’re] not helping you in any way, but together we are walking along the same road, perhaps not at the same speed. Set your own speed and we will walk together.
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