THE BREATH HOLD CODE:Science Meets Transformation

Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

ALTAR Community | Chicago

Kristi Battalini
Publisher/HostKristi Battalini
THE BREATH HOLD CODE:Science Meets Transformation
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This includes a 9D Breathwork journey using circular breathing, immersive sound design, and guided coaching.
About this Event

Description

This breathwork workshop is a deep dive into the science and power of breath holds, one of the most overlooked and undertrained tools for nervous system regulation, mental resilience, and overall health.

Most people live in a state of chronic overbreathing.
Too fast. Too shallow. Too reactive.

This creates:

  • anxiety
  • poor focus
  • low energy
  • disrupted sleep
  • and a body that feels constantly “on edge”

Through the science of breath holds, you will learn how to reverse this pattern at the root.

Breath holds train your body to tolerate rising CO2 levels, which directly impacts:

  • your ability to stay calm under stress
  • your oxygen efficiency at the cellular level
  • your mental clarity and decision-making
  • your emotional control in high-pressure situations

By working with controlled breath retention, you begin to shift from a reactive system…
into a regulated, resilient, and powerful baseline.

This is not theory.
This is physiology you will feel in real time.


What You’ll Learn
  • Why CO2, not oxygen, is the real driver of your breath
  • How low CO2 tolerance fuels anxiety and overthinking
  • The Bohr Effect and how breath holds improve oxygen delivery
  • How to use breath holds to downregulate stress quickly
  • The connection between breath, nervous system, and long-term health
  • Simple, repeatable protocols to use daily for calm, focus, and recovery

The Experience

This workshop is both educational and experiential.

You will be guided through:

  • foundational breath awareness
  • controlled nasal breathing techniques
  • safe and structured breath hold exercises
  • practical applications for real-life stress, performance, and recovery

You won’t just understand it…
you’ll feel the shift happen in your body.


Outcome

By the end of this session, you will walk away with:

  • a measurable understanding of your current breath capacity
  • tools to regulate your nervous system on command
  • increased calm, clarity, and control
  • a deeper connection to your body and internal state

Second Hour: 9D Breathwork Journey

The second half of this experience transitions from training into transformation.

You will be guided through a 60-minute 9D Breathwork journey designed specifically for leaders, coaches, and high performers.

This immersive experience combines:

  • breathwork
  • sound design
  • subconscious reprogramming
  • and nervous system activation

to take you beyond the analytical mind and into a full-body reset.

This journey is a somatic release and recalibration.

You may experience:

  • emotional release
  • deep clarity
  • physical sensations
  • a powerful sense of calm and grounded presence



Final Note

Breath is not just survival.
It is the gateway to performance, health, and self-mastery.

Train it… and everything changes.



🚫 THIS MAY NOT BE FOR YOU IF

• You only want something light and relaxing
• You’re not open to feeling or releasing emotion
• You’re not ready to shift your patterns

This requires honesty.
And willingness.



🧘‍♀️ HOW TO PREPARE

• Do not eat 2 hours before
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Bring an eye mask if you have one
• Stay hydrated
• Give yourself space after



⚠️ CONTRAINDICATIONS

Not suitable if you have:

• Cardiovascular conditions
• High blood pressure
• History of seizures or epilepsy
• Pregnancy
• Severe mental health conditions
• Recent surgery

If unsure, consult your doctor.



🔥 FINAL TRUTH

Your power isn’t missing.

It’s buried under what you’ve been holding.

This is where you release it.

This is where you step forward.

This is where you stop holding back.




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ALTAR Community, 2518 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 43.11 to USD 54.86

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