THE BREATHING CLASS IS HOME OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP BREATHING INSTRUCTORS.

Improving the breath for over 14 years.

Instructing clients and certifying professionals since 2010

Dr. Belisa Vranich is a clinical psychologist and a renowned expert in the field of breathing science. Her groundbreaking methods, including The Breathing Class and The Breathing IQ, have certified students globally since 2012, and her books have been translated into six languages; her TEDx talk on breathing has garnered nearly one million views, reflecting her widespread impact and influence in the field.

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EXPLORE THE TITLES WRITTEN BY DR BELISA

Discover the transformative power of Dr. Belisa's books, where expert insight meets practical advice to foster mental well-being and personal growth.

THE NEWEST COURSE FROM THE BREATHING CLASS

Unlock the full potential of your breath in this transformative 5-day e-course led by Dr. Belisa In this course, you'll learn how to retrain your breath to improve mood, digestion, and performance.

DO YOU KNOW HOW WELL YOU ARE BREATHING?

Take our 3-minute quiz to discover your Breathing IQ and learn how to optimize your breath for better health and vitality.

Dr. Belisa Vranich at TEDx Manhattan Beach “How to Breathe”

Breathing - so essential to life, and yet most of us are doing it wrong! Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist and breathing expert, shares some surprising information about breathing and teaches us all how to do it right.

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PEOPLE LOVE DR. BELISA

  • We have brought Dr. Belisa into our office numerous times for group sessions. The feedback from everyone is always the same: her class is life changing.

    — KARINE SHAHAR, HR DIRECTOR, MEDIA ARTS LAB – TOP TEN RANKED GLOBAL ADVERTISING NETWORK

  • Dr. Belisa has mastered breathing techniques for controlling stress, improving lung health, and boosting performance.

    — JUAN VERDE, SENIOR PARTNER OF MAPA GROUP AND FORMER DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPE AT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

  • Groundbreaking in her summary of the importance of oxygen and breathing, Dr. Belisa tackles the deleterious effects of modern stress, boundless energy and intuition.

    — MARTIN LINDSTROM, TIME MAGAZINE’S “WORLD’S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE,” 2009

  • My YPO group is still practicing the fabulous breathing techniques that Dr. Vranich taught us. The techniques for reducing stress and increasing energy are invaluable.

    — PAUL METSELAAR, YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION, NEW YORK

  • I am in awe of the facility with which Dr. Belisa Vranich translates technical information about the body and breath into simple, fun, yet profound exercises to free life energy and restore health.

    — Jim Morningstar, Ph.D., Director, School of Integrative Psychology, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • I took this class a year and a half ago and I find myself using the methodology every day. I left stunned that something we take for granted, such as the way we breathe, can be so life-altering.

    — Chad Levine, Equal Fights Movement Women's Self Defense

  • Innovative and effective stress relief. Amazing experience. It made such a difference in my clarity and energy. Just spectacular!

    — Dr. Mathew Reid, Capt., US Army Medical Corps, Emergency Dept., Atlanta GA

  • Dr. Belisa’s class helped alleviate my sciatica like no other treatment, so I was able to perform at Carnegie Hall once again! It is extraordinary.

    — Ieva Siuksta, The Manhattan Symphonie Orchestra Violinist, New York City

  • But here’s the biggest blessing—correct breathing can also help you spiritually. If you do it correctly and regularly, you’ll be able to relax, your mind will follow, and you’ll be able to hear yourself think.

    — Alicia Maxey-Green, Heart and Soul Magazine

  • Dr. Belisa’s knowledge is amazing and the session and the information communicated was invaluable. Dr. Belisa is a wonderful caring and compassionate professional and the skills she teaches can improve everyone’s health and well-being.

    — Earl Winthrop, Winthrop Wealth Management, Boston

  • With her remarkable talent for making important health information poignant and practical, Dr. Belisa is a wealth of information like no other.

    — Lisa Oz, Radio and television personality, six-time New York Times Bestselling Author including You: The Owner’s Manual series.

  • I consider myself lucky to be a part of the international breathing class in New York in September 2017. I’ve met wonderful people and have learned a great technic: Horizontal Breathing. Awesome class! Bravo Dr. Belisa Vranich!

    — Andrei Pripotnev, Ottawa, Canada, 2017