Background

"I'm a japanese business professional living in Stockholm. I'm a yoga instructor, karate, and judo blackbelt holder.

Four years ago, i suffered from chronic pain in my neck and back due to a stressful life. i was totally losing the balance of my body and mind. Consequently, i traveled to india to master yoga, simply because i thought 'physical exercises' would heal the pain. I became a yoga teacher and kept practicing 'asana' at least 4 times per week.

Fast forward two years and i was still suffering from occasional pain. This changed when i met daniel, one of the hale co-founders, in his wim hof method ice-bathing course. After several breathwork sessions, my pain was completely gone. I decided then to explore the breathwork world and have kept doing that ever since."

Maki Kobayashi is one of our certified breath guides. Let her inspire you to breathe – connect – grow.