Group Breathing Therapy
A Weekly Break Just for Yourself
We often think we’re the only ones feeling this way. That we’re the only ones feeling uncertain, that it’s only hard for us to let go, or that we’re the only ones searching for answers.
The strength of the group lies in the realization that, although we come from different backgrounds, we often long for the same things—more peace, freedom, and the ability to live our lives in a way that is more true to ourselves.
ALIGNED Wednesday Reset
Every Wednesday • 7:00 p.m.
A regular online space where you can take a break in the middle of the week from the comfort of your own home. 75 minutes during which you can release built-up tension, step away from the constant rush, and return to a calmer, clearer state.
I recommend the Wednesday group breathing session, If you'd like...
- To experience the power of breathing in a supportive environment
- A regular time when you focus on yourself
- Take a break from the constant hustle and bustle of everyday life
- Release the tension that has built up over the week so you can continue the week with renewed energy
Breathing therapy works with your most ancient tool: with your breath. It helps you release everything your body once held inside and reconnect with those parts of yourself that were once pushed into the background for the sake of survival.
Do these sound familiar to you, too?
You've already tried a lot of things. Therapy, meditation, self-help books—you understand it intellectually, yet the same patterns keep repeating themselves.
You have a hard time saying no. You often prioritize the needs of others, while your own needs take a back seat.
You're always lost in your own thoughts. Even when you could be resting, you're dwelling on the past or the future.
You're used to being the one who keeps everything together. Now you'd like to finally be the one who's held together.
We do not teach
We don't tell you what to feel. We simply provide a space for you to discover what is already present within you.
Testimonials
What Others Have Experienced
“This was exactly what I needed; I’ve been sleeping wonderfully ever since. It really brought me back to the present.”
B. Barbi
“I never had an experience like this before, so I didn’t know what to expect, but Dorka explained everything in detail right from the start, so I felt completely safe the whole time. She was very kind, attentive, and thorough throughout, and I was able to trust her completely.”
Andrea Sz.
“I have tried several meditation techniques before, but breathing was the first one where I really felt like I could go deep while remaining fully present. That’s exactly why I came to love it so much.”
P. Norbert
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Aligned by Dorka
Breathing has been my guide on this journey for years—a tool that helped me reconnect with my body when my mind could no longer help me. ALIGNED was born from this experience: a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, just be present.
I don't teach technique just for the sake of technique. I create a space for you to discover for yourself what your body is capable of.
Get to know me
Aligned by Dorka
My name is Dorka—I’m a trauma-informed breathing therapist, life and sports coach, and the founder of ALIGNED.
Eighteen years of competitive sports and several years of experience as a coach and sports mental trainer have taught me that performance—and change—are never decided solely in the mind.
For a long time, I thought I needed even more knowledge. I read books, learned techniques, and went to therapy. Although I came to understand a great deal about myself, I felt that my body still held onto everything I had long since processed in my mind.
The turning point came with breathwork therapy. Even the very first session opened up depths within me that I hadn’t been able to access even after three years of talk therapy. That’s when I realized that, for real change to happen, we must also involve the body in the process.
This gave rise to ALIGNED—a space where we engage the body in the process through breathing, so that transformation can take place not only in the mind but also on the physical, emotional, and neurological levels.
My Other Services
Places where we can connect -
Choose the one that's calling to you right now
Personal
1 on 1 - online
A space that's all about you.
Full attention, full presence—with you, online, from the safety of your own space.
Workshop
Themed Event
A Thematic Immersion in a Shared Space—Within Your Own Process.
Two or three hours, wherever the topic takes you—inward, to yourself.
The common thread is the same everywhere: safety, attention, and presence. We don’t want to fix you—we make space for what’s inside you.
The Arrival space.
ALIGNED is the space of arrival. ALIGNED is the space of arrival. Into your body. Into the present moment. Into your inner wisdom. A space where you don’t have to achieve, conform, or „do well” at anything.
All you have to do is show up. And let your body guide you at its own pace.
Our goal is to help you rediscover your natural balance, vitality, and self-regulatory abilities through breathing and the body’s wisdom—in a world where you are reconnected with your body and seek answers not outside, but within.
Frequently Asked Questions Questions.
What is breathing therapy/mindful connected breathing?
Conscious connected breathing is a deep breathing process in which there is no pause between inhalation and exhalation, so the breath flows continuously.
This breathing pattern affects the body’s chemistry: it alters the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance in the blood and the activity of the nervous system, which can support a state of deep relaxation where the functions responsible for constant analysis and control recede into the background, while processes related to body awareness and emotional processing are given greater space. This allows us to connect with feelings and deeper inner processes that we cannot always access through thought or conversation alone.
Is trauma-informed breathwork right for me?
Constant stress, the need to conform, suppressed emotions, and internal pressure affect not only our thoughts but also how we feel in our bodies and in our daily lives.
Breathing therapy can help you let go of everyday stress and tension, gain a clearer sense of your own boundaries, say “no” more easily, make decisions with greater confidence, improve your performance, and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I don't have any experience with breathing exercises. Is that a problem?
Not at all. No prior experience is necessary. We'll go over everything in detail at the beginning of the process so you can feel safe.
What does "trauma-informed" mean?
This means that the safety of your nervous system is our top priority throughout our work together. We do not force catharsis, we do not push you past any emotional barriers by force, and you do not have to relive painful experiences from the past. We respect your body’s current capacity, and we proceed at a pace that allows your nervous system to integrate the changes.
What should I expect during a session?
Each session begins with a period of tuning in; here—if you’d like—you can also set an intention. This is followed by a series of conscious, connected breaths while lying down with your eyes closed, accompanied by music. The session concludes with a meditative phase and integration.
How many sessions are needed?
Even the very first session can bring deep relief and mental calm. But just as the tension didn’t build up in your body overnight, letting go of old patterns is also an internal process. Our nervous system needs time and safe repetition to develop a new, freer way of functioning.
Are there any medical contraindications?
For your safety, conscious connected breathing should not be practiced during pregnancy, or if you have cardiovascular disease, untreated high blood pressure, epilepsy, glaucoma, active asthma, severe mental or emotional crises (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, active suicidal thoughts), or if you have undergone surgery within the past 6 months.
If any of these apply to you, please let us know in advance: in that case, we’ll completely adapt the process to use gentle breathing techniques that are safe for you but still effective.
How do we get started?
Book a free 20-minute online call where we can discuss your questions and what brought you here—with no obligation. And if you feel you’re ready, you can also schedule your first one-on-one session.
If you're ready to turn your insights into real change —
Book a free 20-minute call.
The next step isn't necessarily a big one. Sometimes it's just a single conscious breath.
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