Breathwork for Life

"This journey has inspired me so much that I’ve decided to take it a step further—I’m now on the path to becoming a Breathwork instructor myself"

For the past four years, I’ve been battling with depression and anxiety, feeling trapped in a life that seemed to offer no way out. My marriage was also in turmoil, which only compounded my suffering. I spent so many nights wondering why I felt so lost and broken, unable to pinpoint the source of my pain. It was an incredibly dark time in my life, and I felt like I was drowning with no lifeline in sight. 
After much struggle, I decided to seek counseling, hoping it might shed some light on what was happening to me. Through the process, I made a profound discovery: my husband has a narcissistic personality. Understanding this was both a relief and a heartbreak. It explained so much of the emotional turmoil I had been experiencing, but it also meant coming to terms with the fact that the person I had committed my life to was contributing to my pain. 
In the midst of all this, I stumbled upon Mindvalley. At that point, I knew I needed to take charge of my healing and growth, so I became a member. I was determined to develop myself and find a way to stand on my own, even when everything around me felt shaky and uncertain. 
As I explored the various programs on Mindvalley, I discovered the Breathwork Quest. At first, I was just curious. I had always been drawn to practices that could help calm my mind and bring some peace into my life, and breathwork seemed like it could be a powerful tool. Little did I know, it would become so much more than that. 
I decided to give it a try, and from the very first session, I felt a connection. Breathwork became a sanctuary for me, a way to quiet the chaos in my mind and reconnect with myself on a deeper level. I started practicing every day, and with each breath, I felt a little more of the old pain start to melt away. The transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. 
Today, I’m in a much better place than I was before, and I owe so much of that to breathwork. It has given me the strength and clarity I needed to navigate my challenges and begin the journey toward healing. While I’m still on that path, I’m more confident than ever that I’m moving in the right direction, thanks to the power of breathwork and the support of the Mindvalley community. 
This journey has inspired me so much that I’ve decided to take it a step further—I’m now on the path to becoming a Breathwork instructor myself. I want to share this powerful practice with others who may be struggling as I was and help them find the peace and strength that breathwork has brought into my life. It feels like a natural next step in my journey of self-development and healing, and I’m excited about the possibilities ahead. 

Purni Athukorala

Life Coach

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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