Breathe Deep Within

About Breathe Deep Within

Blessings & Welcome

Breathe Deep Within is a combination of meditation, conscious breathing, and sound healing. This 1 hour class is for anyone to learn easy-to-follow breathing techniques to calm the mind, ease the body into relaxation, and awaken the spirit.

Tranquil sounds of singing bowls, guided imagery, and the soothing sound of one's own breath, allows a genuine experience of having deep connection within.

Breathe Deep Within is about using breath as focus to meditation, about being aware of the present moment, and building a foundation that supports the integration of your authentic self.

Each class invites you to go on a contemplative journey that can bring steadiness to the mind, openness of the heart, and offers a new perspective on life with clarity.

Whether you're alone or in a group, you can use these methods of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.

Experience Inner Peace

Breathe Deep Within is about getting connected to breath in ways that help you have a better relationship with breathing, that brings peace of mind, health, and wholeness. Your breath reflects your current state of well-being, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Breath is the essence of balance. Meditation allows the body and mind to find it's own way to self-discovery and healing.

Go from shallow breathing, known as fright, flight or freeze, to deep conscious breathing, which has healing restorative properties. Conscious breathing increases oxygen in the blood and body vital for optimal health.

With regular practice, you will experience the benefits of meditation. It allows you to simply relax, release tension and stress from the body, and calm the mind. Meditation plays an important role in helping to identify the cause of personal stress and tension, and how to let go without resistance. It's a perfect antidote for stress management. There are many health benefits to a daily practice of relaxation.

Discover the benefits of meditation and breathwork: lowers blood pressure, releases stress & anxiety, improves mood and overall mental health, boost the immune system, encourages better sleep, enhances creative flow and better concentration, increases circulation, improves respiratory health, regulates body temperate and gives an overall sense of peace and so much more!

Learning a new skill takes time, so be kind to yourself. With patience, you will see positive changes.

Join Us Live on ZOOM!

Experience relaxation and tranquility in the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere via ZOOM! Invite friends and family to meditate with you.

Be a part of a kind and friendly community of online 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. Create your healing sanctuary in your home to relax, let go, and rejuvenate yourself .

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all classes are online. See class schedule for times, dates, and links to join. Choose a day and time that works for you.

More About Breathe Deep Within

Meet LaDonna

The Community We Serve

Blessings. I am LaDonna Funderburke, meditation and wellness workshop facilitator and owner of Breathe Deep Within. Meditation, visualization, and breathwork has been my daily practice for over 20 years.

My discipline allows me to share my love for healing and self-development in professional settings. Working with non-profit organizations, in classroom settings, and with women's groups, I teach participants simple and easy-to-follow relaxation techniques for personal growth and inner peace.

My holistic approach creates a warm environment that opens a space for participants to feel comfortable meditating, which allows them to let go and be in the present moment. As an artist, I love working with children to encourage them to relax, create art, and tap into their artistic expression with joy.

The Community We Serve

Breathe Deep Within started in 2018 to bring mindfulness to diverse communities, for people of all cultures to have easy access to wellness and feel comfortable healing in a supportive and loving environment.

I believe everyone should live a life of health and happiness, to enjoy the benefits of a daily mindfulness practice.

People of all ages attend the group Breathe Deep Within classes with a unified purpose to relax, balance, and heal. When a participant attends a class for healing, the group heals. We all heal as a community with love, respect, and encouragement.

"Doing what I love gives me the opportunity to share health and wellness to various communities both served and underserved. All are welcome." -LaDonna Funderburke

Now, more than ever, respiratory health is important. We are at 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 to together as a collective consciousness 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!

Breathe Deep Within offers FREE meditation sessions 3 days a week sponsored by the Backyard Community Health Hub.

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

See class schedule for dates, times & link

Testimonials

The Community We Serve

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I find the focused breathing exercises most helpful. Breath holding has been a personal challenge for me so having several specific exercises that I utilize daily has been life altering.
I thank the lovely Ladonna for her work and encourage others to check out her class.

-Antoinette Williams, Owner of Rituals, Spiritual Coach, and Healer

LaDonna combines the ancient wisdom of Yoga of the Himalayas and Feminine goddess loving traditions with Christianity. She creates a well-rounded spiritual experience that relaxes the body and mind and strengthens our ability to care for ourselves.
Her guided meditations and breathing exercises combine the wisdom of Ayurvedic science and modern scientific understanding of psychoneuroendocrinology. -Dr. Anne Ness, DNP, RN, Certified Aromatherapy Practitioner, and Reiki Master

Thank You LaDonna!

I have been a student of meditation and breathwork since the 1970’s. Your unique style and intention has elevated my awareness of my own breath and has enabled me to go deeper in meditation than ever before. The exercises are so simple, I find myself defaulting to them throughout my day and using the techniques to help put me to sleep. Your classes are bringing me peace and focus In these stressful times.

-Wendy Farley, Healer, Entrepreneur

Since my first class I've made it a priority to make time for this meditation session as it's a better way to unwind from my busy week and go into my weekend. LaDonna starts by facilitating several breathing activities and then moves the class into guided meditation. Each time I've attended she changes up the activities so that it's not the same thing each week. Additionally, she models and allows for questions. While meditation is a sacred practice and should be treated as such when something is funny we can all laugh and get back on track. I've found this space to be a positive and affirming environment and I'm excited to continue on my inward journey. Each week I've invited a friend or two because of the value it's already added to my life. I'm compelled to share in my fortune. Additionally, LaDonna was able to see and confirm some truths about me that I've always wondered about. For example, I've always thought that I was an empath and she shared this with me without any prompting from me. She has given me so much insight about myself as I start out on this journey. -Christina Ashford, Jewelry Designer of Tina Dionne Fashion

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Thank You Ramsey County Public Health

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Make Friday Evening A Time To Relax

Looking for ways to manage stress from a busy week?

Meditation every Friday evening at 6 pm with LaDonna Funderburke via ZOOM. Spend an hour breathing gently, deeply, and consciously to refresh the mind and body that will awaken the spirit.

Relax and enjoy tranquility from the comfort of your home or favorite quiet place.

Click on Classes for dates, times and registration.

Breathe Deep Within offers an hour of private sessions for a personal, more profound journey of self-discovery with breathwork and meditation. In this session you can practice mindfulness techniques at your own pace, explore your inner-self, share your story, ask questions, and connect deeper to the radiance of your authentic self for inner peace and healing. Book a session TODAY.

Thank You Ramsey County Public Health

Meditation Facilitator, LaDonna Funderburke is a recent 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.