Welcome To Breathe Deep Within
Blessings & Welcome
Take a sacred pause with Breathe Deep Within, a 1-hour immersive healing experience that blends meditation, conscious breathwork, and sound therapy into a gentle, restorative journey toward balance and inner peace. Each session is thoughtfully designed to help you slow down, soften, and return to yourself—no experience needed, just your breath and presence.
We offer a moment of stillness:
- Soothing Sound Bath: Let the resonant tones of singing bowls and other healing instruments wash over you, calming your nervous system and promoting deep relaxation.
- Guided Meditation: Sink into tranquility as you're gently guided through meditative journeys that center the mind and nurture emotional clarity.
- Breath Awareness: Learn simple, accessible breathing techniques that ground you in the moment and support emotional regulation, focus, and resilience.
- Mindfulness Practices: Explore heart-centered tools you can easily integrate into daily life—whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go.
- A Welcoming Space: Each session is held in a warm and inclusive environment that invites connection, reflection, and soul nourishment.
Our mission is rooted in making mindfulness accessible, uplifting, and deeply nourishing. We believe in the transformative power of presence and that every individual deserves time and space to reconnect with their breath, body, and spirit.
Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, or simply a quiet moment in your day, this class offers a gentle, supportive path inward. Come as you are—leave feeling more grounded, open, and at ease.
Find Inner Peace
Breathe awareness is self awareness. How often do you notice your breathing pattern? Breathing is an automatic function of the body. It is controlled by the respiratory center of the brain. Your breathing pattern changes whether you are awake or sleep.
The changes can be subtle or obvious. When we inhale slowly and deeply, it calms our nervous system. When we are stressed, our breathing pattern changes as a part of the flight or fright response.
Through inhalation and exhalation, the primary role of breathing is to absorb oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
Although breathing is involuntary, we can also control our breath by the simple practice of pranayama which means breath control. Ancient practice and medical studies have shown that controlled breathing is greatly beneficial for relaxation and stress management.
Breathe Deep Within teaches concious breathing with guided meditation to help deepen your practice and have a better relationship with your breath. Simply find peace of mind for good health, and wholeness in a chaotic world. Your breath reflects your current state of well-being. It indicates how you are functioning day-to-day physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Breath is the essence of balance.
Go from shallow breathing, known as fright, flight, freeze, and collapse, to deep conscious breathing that have healing restorative properties. Proper breathing increases oxygen in the blood and body vital for optimal health.
Meditation bridges the body and mind to bring you into the present moment. To harmonize your system that will enable you to remain calm in a fast pace world.
With regular practice, you will experience the benefits of meditation. It allows you to simply relax, release stress and tension from the body, and calm the mind. Meditation plays an important role in helping to identify the cause of stress, and how to let go without resistance. It's a perfect antidote for stress management. Research has shown the positive effects of meditation.
Sound healing is an ancient practice that stimulates the mind into deep relaxation. Tonal frequencies bring the body into a state of vibrational harmony. It is a healing modality that permeates our system bringing it back into balance. Soothing sound vibrations help to clear energetic blocks and boost your overall health. It supports your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Experience the benefits of meditation, breathwork, and sound healing.
- lowers blood pressure
- boost oxygen levels
- releases stress & anxiety
- equanimity in difficult situations
- improves mood and overall mental health
- boosts the immune system
- encourages better sleep quality
- enhances creative flow
- better concentration and focus
- improves memory and cognitive function
- improves circulation
- helps with pain management
- improves respiratory health
- improves heart health
- regulates body temperate
- centers and grounds the body and mind
- revives the spirit
- and so much more!
Learning a new skill takes time, so be kind to yourself. With patience, you will see positive results.
Join Breathe Deep Within every Tuesday afternoon at the Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.
It's the perfect time of day to reset and align yourself in a peaceful setting. The classes are held in two sessions from 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Meditate with friendly people from the community and experience the benefits of this relaxing practice.
Are you looking for ways to relax during the week?
Take a moment for self-love and care from the comfort of home.
Join us for our online classes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. These sessions will help you boost your energy and regulate your body with breathwork, meditation, and sound therapy. Think of them as a spa treatment for your mind right in your own space.
Our virtual group sessions are designed to teach you easy-to-follow mindfulness techniques, backed by medically proven information to enhance your well-being.
Click the button below to view the class schedule and choose a day that works for you.
Breathe Deep Within adds a personal touch to healing. Go deeper into mindfulness with one-on-one sessions with Certified Meditation & Cultural Healer, LaDonna Funderburke.
Relax, heal, and improve your health and wellness at your own pace. Use your breath as an introspective guide to self-discovery.
Together, we design a personal healing plan for your daily mindfulness practice. Book an appointment TODAY!
Mindfulness In The Workplace
Take a break from your fast-paced work environment. Regulate and reset your mind and body with mindfulness. Certified Meditation Facilitator LaDonna Funderburke teaches simple relaxation techniques for stress management that you can easily practice at your desk or in a group setting.
Whether you are at home or in the office, cultivating a calm work environment that supports your mental and emotional health is essential. Mindfulness In The Workplace can enhance productivity, improve concentration, build healthy office relationships, and inspire you to enjoy your work day in the present moment.
You can choose a day and time that suits your schedule as both 1-hour sessions and 30-minute sessions are available. Perfect for conferences, retreats, staff development, and team building.
Book an online or in-person session TODAY!
More About Breathe Deep Within
Meet LaDonna
The Community We Serve
Blessings. My name is LaDonna Funderburke, Certified Meditation and Wellness Workshop Facilitator, Cultural Healer, and Founder of Breathe Deep Within. For over 20 years, meditation, visualization, and breathwork have been an integral part of my daily practice.
Through my work, I have the privilege of sharing the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation in diverse spaces, including professional settings, non-profit organizations, leadership teams, K-12 classrooms, and women’s groups.
I teach simple, accessible mindfulness techniques—so you don’t have to overthink how to breathe and relax. These practices can enhance your well-being and introduce a new way of living rooted in balance and presence.
My holistic approach fosters a warm, welcoming environment where individuals feel comfortable meditating, allowing them to release tension and fully embrace the present moment.
As an artist, I find deep joy in working with children, guiding them to use meditation as a tool for relaxation and creative expression. My goal is to help them enjoy the process of creating art while embracing their natural artistic instincts.
At the heart of my mission is a commitment to bringing alternative healthcare and wellness to diverse and underserved communities, particularly BIPOC communities in need of deep inner healing, recovery, and peace. Breathe Deep Within is dedicated to cultivating harmonious, healthy communities with a shared purpose of achieving a vibrant life.
Here, all individuals, regardless of background, are welcomed, supported, and valued.
The Community We Serve
The Community We Serve
Breathe Deep Within: A Community Rooted in Healing
Founded in 2018, Breathe Deep Within was created to bring alternative healthcare to diverse communities, ensuring people of all cultures have easy access to wellness in a supportive and loving environment.
Everyone deserves a life of health and happiness, enriched by the benefits of daily mindfulness practice.
Our group classes welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, united by a shared purpose:
-To breathe with intention
-To deepen their connection to their inner self
-To release limiting beliefs with ease
-To move forward with clarity and renewed spirit
Through mindfulness, we learn to embrace our paths with patience and understanding. Healing is not just an individual journey—it is a collective experience. When one person commits to healing, they inspire the group to heal. At Breathe Deep Within, we focus on healing both individually and collectively, with love, respect, and support.
Community is unity. CommUnity.
"Doing what I love allows me to share alternative healthcare with various communities—both served and underserved. All are welcome."
— LaDonna Funderburke
Now, more than ever, mental health is essential. Amid rising stress and uncertainty, prioritizing well-being is critical. It’s time to come together as a collective to build a community that uplifts, supports, and inspires us to nurture health in all its forms, for ourselves and the greater good of humanity.
Enrich your life with daily breathwork, meditation, and sound healing. Not just to survive—but to THRIVE!
Join our vibrant community of meditators today. Together, we can build a healthier, more connected world—one breath at a time.
Join us!
Join Us On Zoom
Relaxation and tranquility in the comfort of your home, office, or your favorite sanctuary on ZOOM! Invite friends and family to meditate with you online.
Be a part of a kind and friendly virtual community of meditators, while taking a personal journey inward at your own pace.
If you are new to meditation or experienced, Breathe Deep Within welcomes you into a safe, supportive, and warm environment online. Be creative!
Create a healing sanctuary with a positive intention to relax, let go, and align yourself.
Most classes are currently held online, with in-person sessions available on Tuesdays or by request for workplace or special events. Check the class schedule for times, dates, and links to join. Choose a day and time that best fits your schedule.
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
Meditation Facilitator, LaDonna Funderburke is a recipient of the 2020 Cultural Healer Partnership Award.
Recognized for her outstanding dedication to mental health and well-being awarded by Ramsey County St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health.
Do You Have Questions?
Do You Have Questions?
If you have questions about Breathe Deep Within, classes, healing modalities, or other inquiries, LaDonna will be happy to answer them promptly.
Just click the website messaging symbol on the lower far-right corner of the page, type your inquiry or message, and LaDonna will be delighted to chat with you.
It's a great opportunity to get to know you and assist you further.
Breathe Deep Within e-Magazine
BDW May/June Issue 2025
🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month—Let’s Breathe Deep Together! 🌿
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Breathe Deep Within proudly showcases profound insights, wellness tips, and healing modalities from our incredible BDW community—practitioners, healers, and wellness advocates who infuse every page with compassion and expertise.
Discover practical ways to reduce stress, cultivate inner peace, and prioritize mental well-being through transformative tools, including meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and other restorative practices.
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BDW April Issue 2025
Discover good health and peace of mind with the latest issue of Breathe Deep Within! This edition celebrates the incredible BDW community, offering healthy recipes, uplifting stories, practical health tips, breathwork techniques, and so much more. Click the magazine cover to look closer and let the inspiration for living well flow.
BDW March Issue 2025
Breathe Deep Within Magazine celebrates its 1st year anniversary! This issue features health and wellness from our amazing BDW community. Enjoy healthy recipes, inspiring stories, health tips, breathwork, and more. Take a look inside and click on the magazine image.
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