Welcome To Breathe Deep Within
Blessings & Welcome
Breathe Deep Within is a 1-hour healing practice that combines meditation, conscious breathing, and sound therapy to teach easy-to-follow mindfulness techniques that calm the mind, relax the body, and awaken the spirit.
Tranquil sounds of singing bowls, guided meditation, and the soothing sound of one's breath, allow a genuine experience of having a deep connection within.
Our mission is to provide high-quality meditation sessions that help individuals achieve inner peace and balance in their lives. We believe that everyone deserves access to the transformative power of meditation, and we are committed to making it easy and enjoyable for anyone to practice.
Each class offers an invitation to embark on a contemplative journey that can bring steadiness to your mind, openness to your heart, and a fresh perspective on life with clarity. These mindfulness techniques can be used anytime, anywhere, whether you are alone or in a group.
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 for in-person classes every Tuesday afternoon at the Marshall Avenue Self-Defense studio, 2054 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104.
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? Let's take some time for self-love and care.
Join us for our online classes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. These classes will help you to boost your energy and regulate your body with breathwork, meditation, and sound therapy. Think of them as a spa treatment for rest and recovery.
Our virtual group sessions are designed to teach you easy-to-follow mindfulness techniques with medically-proven information to improve your health.
Click on the button below to see 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!
Breathe Deep Within in partnership with the Backyard Community Health Hub offers FREE community meditation classes 3 days a week.
The Backyard Community Health Hub promotes health and wellness that leverages connectedness and cultural practice to better serve our communities.
FREE via ZOOM!
Mondays & Wednesdays 5-6 pm
Saturdays 4-5 pm & 5-6 pm
Click the button below for dates, times, and links.
More About Breathe Deep Within
Meet LaDonna
The Community We Serve
The Community We Serve
Blessings. My name is LaDonna Funderburke, Certified Meditation and Wellness Workshop Facilitator, Cultural Healer, and Owner of Breathe Deep Within. Meditation, visualization, and breathwork have been my daily practice for over 20 years.
The work I do gives me the opportunity to share my love of mindfulness/meditation in professional settings, non-profit organizations, leadership teams, K-12 classrooms and staff, and women's groups.
I teach simple mindfulness techniques so you don't overthink how to breathe and relax. You can use these modalities to improve your health and have a new way of living.
My holistic approach creates a warm environment that opens a space for each person to feel comfortable meditating, allowing them to let go and be in the present moment.
As an artist, I find great joy in working with children. I teach them how to practice meditation as a means to relax and unleash their creative instincts. My aim is to help them enjoy the process of creating art and to embrace their natural artistic expression.
My mission is to bring alternative healthcare and wellness to more diverse and underserved communities, particularly BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities that are in need of deep inner healing, recovery, and peace. Our focus is to create harmonious and healthy communities with a unified purpose of achieving a vibrant life. All individuals, regardless of their background, are welcome, supported, and valued at Breathe Deep Within.
The Community We Serve
The Community We Serve
The Community We Serve
Breathe Deep Within started in 2018 to bring alternative healthcare to diverse communities, for people of all cultures to have easy access to wellness and feel comfortable healing in a supportive and loving environment.
Everyone should live a life of health and happiness. To enjoy the benefits of daily mindfulness practice.
People of all ages and backgrounds attend the group classes with a unified purpose to breathe with intention, make deep connections to their inner-self, release with ease beliefs that hold them back, and move forward with a renewed sense of clarity to revive the spirit. In class, people learn to embrace their paths with patience and understanding.
When a person commits to healing, it inspires the group to heal. Our focus is to heal individually as well as 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, respiratory health is important. We are in a crisis where the simple but miraculous act of breathing is in jeopardy. Communities of color are the most affected. It's time to come together as a collective community to build a foundation that supports our mission to value health on all levels; to uplift and inspire each other to be our best selves for the betterment of humanity.
Enrich your life with a daily practice of breathwork, meditation, and sound healing. Not just to survive...but to THRIVE! Join our wonderful community of meditators today. Help build a healthy community one breath at a time. Join Us!
BDW Newsletter
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Breathe Deep Within released its first monthly newsletter in February 2023. The BDW community members contributed their stories, artwork, delicious recipes, and mindfulness practices to encourage healthy living.
From the first issue to the most recent, you can see the growth of the content. As we are in 2024, you can revisit the previous editions from 2023 by clicking on the links below.
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Join our mindfulness community and contribute to our newsletter. Contact LaDonna Funderburke at ladonna@breathedeepwithin.com.
Join Us On Zoom
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
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.
Classes are online and in person by request. See the class schedule for times, dates, and links to join. Choose a day and time that works for you.
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
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?
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
Thank You Ramsey County Public Health
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.
Help Bring Wellness To Diverse Communities
Breathe Deep Within's mission is to bring mindfulness to communities underserved. Your generosity will keep us breathing.
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