A center dedicated to the study of yoga and contemplative practices

House of Breath is a center dedicated to studying yoga and other contemplative practices (e.g., sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls, tea ceremonies, etc.). We are particularly interested in how science-proven breath-based practices can support your well-being, improve your performance, promote healthy ageing and help you become the best that you can be. In collaboration with various yoga studios, we offer yoga, relaxation and meditation sessions for all levels (from beginners to advanced) and all age groups. 

House of Breath is an inclusive space where individual diversity is celebrated and where you will be encouraged to find your own way of practicing. 

We are based in Malmö and mainly teach in a cozy space in the city center (Kalendegatan 25). We can also offer sessions in Southern Sweden / Copenaghen or online and regularly organize retreats in Sweden and abroad. 

For more information and the current schedule, please visit https://www.ellabay.eu/

Yoga and breath

Yoga has been around for millennia and, today, there are so many different types of this amazing discipline. Our specific view is that yoga is a system of practices that put you in the right conditions to contemplate and appreciate (the beauty of) life. The most common of these practices are asanas (the physical exercises that you might have in mind when thinking about yoga), breathing techniques, meditation, visualisation and concentration exercises. When we teach, we refer to all these aspects; however, it is up to you, ultimately, to choose your own combination of practices.

Breath is a key aspect of our teaching. Breathing is so strictly connected to our most intimate states of being and, through breathing exercise, we can easily regulate and control our stress reactions and we can expand and enhance our positive emotional states. In our teaching, which combines traditional yoga (e.g., Krishnamacharya) and cutting-edge scientific research in mindfulness, breathing exercises are often intertwined with physical movements.

We have a foot in academia (one of us teaches at a Danish university) and we constantly look for scientific studies that assess the benefits brought by yoga and breathing techniques. The evidence provided by this research is so strong that today, the vast majority of healthcare professionals is convinced that yoga can significantly improve our quality of life.  

Testimonials

“I am very happy that the opportunity that led me to yoga at House of Breath was not accidental. I had been suffering from lower back pain for a long time due to a spinal hernia, and surprisingly, after the first session, I felt relief, the pain began to go away, life began to get colors again … I am still a beginner, but I have felt the effect of breathing and asanas on the quality of my life, there is inner calmness, energy charge, and quiet joy in the soul, and, most importantly, the pain goes away. The yoga instructor, Ella, is a wonderful person, professional, sensitive, caring, and attentive, explaining all the nuances in detail to get results. Special warmth and tenderness emanate from her. I am very grateful to Ella for her classes, for my new knowledge and my new outlook on life. Correct breathing, correct posture, and physical flexibility are important parts of our lives, and they will teach you this at House of Breath. Thank you endlessly, Ella, you brought joy back to my life!” – Siranush

“Great yoga session in front of the ocean!” – Simona

“Luca’s session was fun and creative.” – Anne

“House of Breath is an amazing place to practice and understand yoga. For me it felt like doing yoga for the first time. Ella is an excellent teacher, she is accurate, clear and kind. She has a vast knowledge and deep understanding of the practice and I always feel the benefit of it. Thank you Ella!” – Ginevra 

“I wanted to say a special thanks to Ella for the sensitive and individual approach she surrounded me with during individual lessons. She is deeply involved during our class and explained in great detail how our body works, especially after a certain age. In my case, we performed asanas aimed at solving my specific problem. Ella was very helpful to explain on what I should focus on. In all my years of yoga, I have not received such satisfaction from the work of my body as from classes with Ella. I want to express my gratitude and recommend her class.” – Natalia

“Luca is very transparent and good at providing all the needed information”; “I enjoyed Luca’s course thoroughly.” – Dennis