Breathwork Training Vancouver
The Science of Nervous System Reset. Reclaim Calm & Control With Evidence-Based Breathing Techniques
Why Choose Specialized Breathwork Training
The Science-Based Approach
This isn’t just a trendy fad, our sessions are grounded in respiratory physiology and neuroscience. Every technique is selected based on research showing measurable effects on some pretty nerdy stuff:
- Vagal tone and parasympathetic activation
- Heart rate variability improvement
- Stress hormone reduction
- Pain perception modulation
- Sleep quality enhancement
This evidence-forward service is so valuable to Vancouver professionals managing high caliber careers, performance athletes, and people recovering from injuries or chronic pain.
Personalized to Your Nervous System
You practice a range of techniques because each person's autonomic nervous system is unique. Each client responds in their own way to each breathing pattern.
Expert Facilitation
Breathwork at Symmetrix is led by Dasha, Clinical Director and award-winning kinesiologist (Vancouver's Top Kinesiology Studio 2021-2022, Canadian Kinesiologist of the Year 2021). With over 11 years of clinical experience spanning from athletic training to chronic pain management, Dasha brings a unique mind-body perspective to each session.
Dasha has used breathwork in several settings, an approach evolved from working with complex chronic pain cases that weren't responding to traditional methods. Her breathwork techniques allows clients to incorporate multiple body systems in their healing.
Private Breathwork Session Experience
Individual Sessions (60 minutes)
Your private breathwork journey includes:
- Initial Assessment – Analysis of current breathing patterns and discussion of specific goals
- Technique Instruction – Learn 3-4 evidence-based breathing methods tailored to your needs
- Guided Practice – Experience the immediate effects with expert facilitation
- Integration Strategy – Develop a practical plan to incorporate these techniques into daily life
- Digital Resources – Receive recorded guidance for home practice between sessions
Small Group Sessions (75-90 minutes)
Perfect for workplace wellness initiatives, sports teams, or groups of friends (3-8 participants):
- A grounding breath exercise to transition into a calm, receptive state
- A guided active breathwork session to stimulate vagal tone and shift autonomic balance
- A relaxation-based body scan to reinforce parasympathetic activity
- A brief group reflection to integrate your experience
Who Benefits from Breathwork Training
Our private breathwork sessions are particularly valuable for:
- Stress Management – Downtown professionals, healthcare workers, and individuals in high-pressure environments
- Pain Reduction – Those managing chronic pain, recovering from injuries, or preparing for/recovering from surgery
- Athletic Performance – Competitive and recreational athletes seeking recovery and performance enhancement
- Sleep Quality – Individuals struggling with sleep onset or maintenance
- Emotional Regulation – Anyone seeking practical tools for anxiety, mood management, or emotional resilience
Beyond Sessions: Integrated Wellness
Breathwork training can be seamlessly combined with our other services for comprehensive wellness including ergonomics in the office or at home:
- Movement + Breath – Squeeze even more out of each personal training or rehabilitation session with coordinated breathing techniques
- Ergonomics + Regulation – Top up your wellness with breathwork and workplace ergonomic assessments, combined for complete stress management
- High Performance Training + Recovery – Incorporate specific breathing protocols into your sports performance program
Book Your Private Breathwork Training
Experience the science of breath as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, either individually or with your group. Our sessions take place in our comfortable Burnaby Heights and Yaletown studios, with convenient parking and accessibility.
Your Rehab Team
Dasha Maslennikova
Clinical Director, Kinesiologist
Dasha is the clinical director at Symmetrix and won Kinesiologist of the Year for 2021. Her passion is helping people improve their function
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Symmetrix Studio Hours
Yaletown Kinesiology Studio
Monday-Friday: 6am to 8pm
Saturday: 9 am to 6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
1059 Cambie St
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5L7
Burnaby Heights Kinesiology Studio
Monday-Friday: noon to 8pm
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED
204-4580 Hastings St
Burnaby, B.C. V5C 2K4