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Mindful Way Studio · Mokena, IL

Breathwork &
Mindfulness

Listen to your body and allow its innate wisdom to unfold through the power of the breath.

Breathwork Sessions

Breakthrough & Flow · 90 min

Group Gathering

$50 / person · 5+ people

Individual Session

$150 · Private 90 min

The Practice

Your Breath Is
Your Life

Breathwork is a therapeutic and transformative process that uses conscious breathing to harmonize the nervous system, release physical and emotional tension, and access profound states of awareness. This practice encompasses a variety of techniques aimed at improving mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Psychological research has demonstrated the efficacy of breathwork in reducing anxiety and enhancing mood. A study published in the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy found that breathwork interventions significantly alleviated symptoms of depression and anxiety, suggesting its potential as a complementary treatment.

From a shamanic perspective, breathwork is viewed as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. Indigenous traditions have long utilized breath as a tool for healing and spiritual connection — integrating rhythmic breathing, music, and movement to facilitate deep personal transformation.

Reduced anxiety & accumulated stress

Enhanced nervous system regulation

Greater clarity, creativity & vitality

A sense of coming home to your body

Heightened self-awareness

Connection to your inner purpose

Emotional resilience & release

Freedom from existential anxiety

Two Journeys

Choose Your Breathwork Experience

Both are 90-minute guided journeys led by Ania Haas. Choose the depth that calls to you.

Experience 01

Breakthrough

A 90-minute guided breathing session designed to help you connect with your body's innate wisdom and reach a point of transformation. Based on the Elemental Rhythm modality, this deeply immersive practice integrates movement, breathwork, music, and meditation to bring you to a breakpoint — where surrender allows profound emotional release, clarity, and self-discovery.

Whether you join privately or as part of a group, this experience offers a safe, supportive, and unforgettable journey into yourself.

Movement & somatic activation

Elemental Rhythm breathwork

Curated music journey

Emotional release & integration

Meditation & reflection

Pricing

$50

per person

Group · 5+ people

$150

90 minutes

Individual · Private

Experience 02

Flow

A 90-minute guided experience designed to calm your nervous system, deepen your connection to your body, and create harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Using rhythmic, slower breathing techniques such as the Earth Breath and Ether Breath, this session helps you center, ground, and restore your inner balance.

This gentle yet profound practice invites you to surrender to your depth, explore your inner world, and experience profound relaxation and integration. Each session is uniquely crafted to meet the needs of individuals and groups.

Earth Breath & Ether Breath techniques

Nervous system restoration

Grounding & centering practice

Deep relaxation & integration

Inner stillness & clarity

Pricing

$50

per person

Group · 5+ people

$150

90 minutes

Individual · Private

Session Structure

What to Expect

01

Arrival & Grounding

10–20 min

A calming mindfulness exercise to settle into the space, set an intention, and connect to your breath and body.

02

Body Movement

5 min

Loosen tension and gently awaken your body through a guided centering and grounding exercise.

03

Breathing Rounds

30 min

Rhythmic breathing patterns tailored to your session — Earth Breath for grounding, Ether Breath for openness.

04

Meditation

10 min

Drop into a peaceful meditative state. Participants may experience emotional release, deep relaxation, or profound clarity.

05

Integration

10 min

Gentle movement or stillness, allowing the session's effects to settle. Journaling or silent reflection encouraged.

06

Sharing Circle

Optional

If desired, share insights or emotions in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Safety First

Contraindications to Consider

Breathwork is safe for most people. It may not be suitable for individuals with the following conditions. Please contact Ania before booking if you have any concerns.

Cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, aneurysm, or detached retina

Recent surgeries or severe respiratory issues such as asthma

History of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe PTSD

Pregnancy without prior medical consultation

Epilepsy or seizure disorders

Osteoporosis

Questions? Call Ania: (708) 252-3015

Part Two

Mindfulness &
Meditation

Building self-awareness and conscious behaviors. Let mindfulness meditation be your sanctuary for calm, clarity, and renewal.

Weekly Class

Sunday Morning
Group Meditation

Every Sunday at 8am, join us for a 60-minute guided mindfulness meditation session. This sacred hour invites you to pause, breathe, and connect deeply with the present moment. Gentle guidance brings you into a state of inner stillness, releasing stress and inviting balance into your mind, body, and spirit.

The class begins with gentle breathing exercises to center the mind, then moves through mindfulness techniques focused on present-moment awareness — observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. All levels welcome. Come as you are.

Sundays at 8:00 AMOpen to EveryoneAll Levels Welcome

$10

per class · drop-in

FREE

with any membership

Body

Stress Reduction

Improved Sleep

Pain Management

Boosted Immunity

Lower Blood Pressure

Mind

Enhanced Focus

Reduced Anxiety

Cognitive Function

Stress Management

Emotional Balance

Spirit

Inner Peace

Present Moment

Self-Awareness

Spiritual Growth

Holistic Integration

Coming Soon

Mindfulness & Meditation
Facilitation Training

A comprehensive 75-hour certification program for those called to teach and facilitate mindfulness and meditation. This training covers the foundations of mindfulness practice, somatic awareness, trauma-informed facilitation, and the art of holding sacred space for others.

Led by Ania Haas — author, mindfulness practitioner, board-certified coach, and somatic therapist with a Master's in Psychology, 300 hours of meditation training, and 10+ years of meditation teaching experience. This training is offered at Mindful Way Studio in Mokena, IL.

75 HoursCertification IncludedTrauma-InformedSomatic FoundationsIn-Person · Mokena IL
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What You'll Learn

Foundations of mindfulness & present-moment awareness

Somatic psychology & body-based awareness practices

Trauma-informed facilitation principles

Guided meditation techniques for groups & individuals

Breathwork integration with mindfulness

Expressive arts as a mindfulness tool

Ethics, boundaries & holding sacred space

Building and sustaining a mindfulness practice

Ania Haas — breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher at Mindful Way Studio Mokena IL

Credentials

· M.S. Psychology

· 300-Hr Meditation Training

· 10+ Yrs Meditation Teaching

· Breathwork Facilitator

· Craniosacral Therapist

· Board-Certified Coach

· Energy Worker

· 20+ Years in Healing Arts

Your Guide

Meet Ania Haas

Author · Guide · Soul Awakener · Purpose Activator

With a Master's degree in Psychology, 300 hours of formal meditation training, and over 10 years of dedicated meditation teaching experience, Ania brings rare academic depth and lived wisdom to every session. Her 20+ years in the healing arts span breathwork facilitation, craniosacral therapy, board-certified coaching, and energy work — forming a truly integrative approach to transformation.

Ania's psychology background informs everything she does — from how she holds space for emotional release in breathwork to how she structures mindfulness training for aspiring facilitators. She understands the nervous system, the psyche, and the soul, and she works at the intersection of all three.

Whether you are seeking relaxation, emotional healing, or expanded awareness, Ania's sessions are designed to be safe, sacred, and deeply empowering. She also offers corporate wellness programs — interested in bringing breathwork or mindfulness to your workplace? Reach out directly.

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Find Us

Conveniently Located in Mokena, IL

Serving Tinley Park · Frankfort · Orland Park · New Lenox · Homer Glen

Begin Your Journey

Ready to Breathe,
Heal & Transform?

Book a private session, join a group gathering, or drop into Sunday morning meditation. Ania is here to guide you.

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