Breathwork
NorthernShamanicBreathwork

“Astut tulen ääreen. Esi-isien voima herää.”

A deep breathing practice that can be guided individually or for a group. The goal is to help participants reach a deeper state of consciousness through powerful breathing, based on a trauma-informed approach.

Inspired by: SKÁLD — “Run”

Merja Kallunki — drum

What is Northern Shamanic Breathwork?

Northern Shamanic Breathwork by Merja Kallunki is a deep breathing practice that can be guided individually or for a group. It is based on traditional deep breathing technique, honouring natural cycles, and transcendental experiences.

What the practice includes

Conscious breathing cycles to balance mind and body

Shamanic resonance from drums and soundscapes

Meditation and visualization to deepen connection

One participant's experience

What can a breathwork workshop feel like?

This is Johanna's personal experience. Breathwork can feel different for everyone, and there is no particular experience you need to pursue.

Johanna

Northern Shamanic Breathwork workshop

  1. The workshop begins

    I attended a workshop where we practised breathwork. It was Northern Shamanic Breathwork, facilitated by Merja Kallunki.

  2. Arriving and feeling safe

    When I stepped into the barn, I immediately felt safe and calm. When I saw Merja for the first time, all I could think was: ‘wow’. Merja's energy and presence came through in such a beautiful way. I sensed great strength in her, embodied presence, and love.

  3. The facilitator's presence

    When she spoke for the first time and introduced herself and her work, I once again thought: ‘wow’. Her way of speaking was calm yet so powerful. I could only watch and listen.

  4. Settling into the breath

    We began lying on our backs and breathed deeply through the mouth for 45–50 minutes, in and out, into the belly. It took me a while before I could properly focus on my breathing. Merja's guidance helped me calm down and concentrate.

  5. Nervousness, sound, and emotion

    I was quite nervous when we began. I had never done such a long and intense breathing exercise before, and I knew there were many things inside me that might surprise me.

    The music, drumming, and other sounds awakened many emotions in me. Somehow, some part of me also came alive.

Suitability and safety

Deep breathwork can be an intense practice that alters the state of consciousness. It is not something to force or perform: the work is continuously adjusted through the body, the nervous system, and present-moment awareness. Before the practice, we discuss health and life circumstances that may affect its suitability. Cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy, severe asthma, pregnancy, or an acute mental or physical health condition may mean adapting the practice or postponing it. When needed, we use a gentler approach and proceed more slowly.

The goal is to help the participant reach a deeper state of consciousness through deep, active, and powerful breathing. Although the practice uses strong breathing, it is underpinned by a trauma-informed approach and respect for the resilience of the nervous system. The practice can help increase body awareness and mental clarity, and deepen the connection to nature and one's own inner power. Research suggests that breathwork can also help find a new kind of balance and vitality.

Northern Shamanic Breathwork is a breathwork method influenced by Nordic shamanism, based on holotropic breathwork practice combining ancient traditions with modern body awareness and self-development. This powerful and profound practice offers an opportunity to connect with your inner world, nature, and collective consciousness. The method is suited for those who wish to deepen self-knowledge, release blocked emotions, and open space for creativity and spiritual growth.

BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System (BBTRS)

A multidimensional somatic therapy working through six integrated elements: breath, movement, sound, touch, emotion, and meditation. Powerful for those seeking to reconnect with emotions, balance the nervous system, and find inner clarity.

Breath, movement, sound, touch, emotion, and meditation

Nervous system balancing

Inner clarity and emotional integration

This method is especially powerful for those who want to reconnect with their emotions, balance the nervous system, and find deep inner clarity. The breathing techniques activate the autonomic nervous system and allow the body to shift into a restorative and open state.

“Breath is the bridge between the physical and the spiritual. The inhale is birth, the exhale is death, and between them lies eternity.”

Scientific research increasingly supports the impact of conscious breathing on trauma recovery and emotional regulation. Studies show that breathwork can activate theta and delta waves — promoting deep relaxation and neuroplastic change.

Jarna
Northern Shamanic Breathwork -työpaja

Hei Merja!

Halusin laittaa sinulle viestin ja kiittää. Kiittää suuresti ja nöyrästi sinun perjantain hengitystyöpajasta; Northern shamanic breathwork oli yks isoimpia kokemuksia tähän asti mitä olen läpi käynyt. Oon parantunut ja selvinnyt hengityskoneesta takaisin elämään ja se syvähengitys, musiikki, rumpu ja kaikki sai minun kehon eloon niin syvästi, että muistan sen tunteen lopun elämäni! 🩷😘✨

Kiitos, että sain olla siellä juuri silloin! 🩷 Olet upea ja niin ihana ohjaaja, että hengitän vieläkin sitä tunnetta.

Rakkaudella, Jarna

- Jarna
Original feedback in Finnish
Hengitystyöpaja

Osallistuin sunnuntaiaamuna sun hengitystyöpajaan, joka oli todella vaikuttava osaltani.

Jo hengittelyn alussa tuntui ettei kyseessä ole mitkään hempeät energiat - ennemminkin päinvastoin. Jotain isoa autoit pään kauttani pois! Heti sen jälkeen keuhkot tuntuivat pari litraa isommilta ja mieletön keveys valtasi sydämeni.

Olen paljon niellyt ja kestänyt panematta hanttiin ja ajattelen että nyt vapautui juuri näitä tuskia ja oma voima pääsi esiin.

Loppuhengittelyssä kiitollisuus täytti itseni ja ehdin kiittää kaikkia tuesta ja tuoduista haasteista. Tuntui, että juuri näin asioiden on kuulunutkin elämässäni mennä ja että tähän jotenkin kiteytyi tähän asti eletty elämä.

KIITOS KIITOS KIITOS

-Juha

- Juha
Original feedback in Finnish
Movement & Power of Breath -työpaja

Hei, olin sunnuntai-aamuna sun movement & power of breath -työpajassa ja halusin vaan sanoo KIITOS! Se oli niin upee ja voimaannuttava kokemus, sitä ennen oli valmiiks jo "wildly alive" olo tän vuoden Natu-teeman mukaan, mut tää viel kruunas nää festarit. Niin upeat energiat!

Ja siis ne MUSAT mitä sul oli tässä vei tän kokemuksen ihan nextille levelille.

Kiitos vielä et teet mitä teet.

- Tiia Huuhka
Original feedback in Finnish
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