Yoga Wellness Clinic

Yoga Wellness Clinic We specialise in functional breathing, psychosomatic therapy and yoga therapy. Modern science meets ancient wisdom.

Welcome to Yoga Wellness Clinic & Breathing to Heal, where modern science meets ancient wisdom. We believe in the healing power of yoga therapy and functional breathing. Our mission is to help those with chronic health conditions achieve holistic wellness and live a more fulfilling life. We specialise in functional breathing and yoga therapy for chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular, metabolic, autoimmune, and mental health conditions. Our approach is based on a holistic framework that combines physical practices, mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation, and positive psychology. We understand that every person's journey towards wellness is unique, which is why we offer personalised programs and therapy sessions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're new to breath-work and yoga or a seasoned practitioner, we'll work with you to create a program that fits your lifestyle and goals. Our founder, Danika, is an internationally certified yoga therapist and Buteyko breathing instructor with almost 20 years of experience helping people with chronic illnesses. She was trained by renowned experts in the field and incorporates the latest evidence-based techniques into her sessions. Also on our team we have Dr Christian, university lecturer, nutritionist (MSc), and clinical exercise physiologist (PhD) with a pulmonary rehabilitation focus. After spending the first decade of his career focusing on the role of diet and physical activity in health and disease, he expanded his focus to the study the effects of breathing techniques on mental health and function. But don't just take our word for it – see what our clients have to say about their experience with us. We're proud to have helped countless individuals achieve better health and wellness through our offerings. Ready to start your own journey towards holistic wellness? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you achieve your goals.

​"There is no more simple and powerful daily practise to improve your physical and mental health and well-being than correcting your breathing. If we had to give just one tip on healthier living, it would simply be to learn how to breathe correctly."

Most of us learned to doubt ourselves long before we learned to listen.We were taught to seek reassurance instead of res...
28/10/2025

Most of us learned to doubt ourselves long before we learned to listen.
We were taught to seek reassurance instead of resonance.. to look outside ourselves for certainty, to ask friends, mentors, to confirm what we already knew.

But intuition isn’t a superpower reserved for 'spiritual people.'
It’s a natural sense we all have, we just learned to stop trusting it.

Every time you need another person to validate what you already sense, you weaken the signal of your inner knowing.
You send yourself the message that you can’t be trusted.

But intuition doesn’t need validation.
It needs space.
It needs your respect.
It needs you to stay close to what you feel, even before it makes perfect sense.

At first, that can feel uncomfortable.
But slowly, that quiet voice becomes louder,
and you realise it was never intuition that was unclear.. it was our self-trust that was.

Every thought travels through your body and leaves an imprint.Some are like stones dropped into deep water, sending ripp...
23/10/2025

Every thought travels through your body and leaves an imprint.
Some are like stones dropped into deep water, sending ripples through every system of the body.

A fearful thought can tighten your stomach, quicken your pulse, and flood your body with stress hormones.
A loving thought can soften your muscles, calm your breath, and steady your heart.

Most thoughts pass through unnoticed, like ripples that fade before reaching the shore.
But the ones charged with emotional or psychological energy are different.
They leave traces. They’re stored in your tissues, your fascia, your breath patterns.

Our biographies become biology. Our bodies tell the story of our lives.. every joy, every heartbreak, every unspoken truth.. lives in us.

Awareness is where healing begins. Conscious breathing is a way to notice, support, and release what the body has been holding.
Each mindful exhale is a soft letting go, an opportunity to gently rewrite old patterns.

🌷 Every breath holds the possibility of softening the ripples.

You might never see how far a kind moment travels.But it does. It ripples through people.. through how they speak to the...
18/06/2025

You might never see how far a kind moment travels.
But it does. It ripples through people.. through how they speak to their kids, show up for their friends, or soften toward a stranger. That one kind act? It might change more than you’ll ever know.
Go make waves.

You cannot suffer enough to make the world suffer less.  It’s only through your thriving that you create space for other...
17/05/2025

You cannot suffer enough to make the world suffer less.
It’s only through your thriving that you create space for others to rise.

Think of a lighthouse.
It doesn’t throw itself into the storm to prove its empathy.
It stands strong.
Anchored.
Lit from within.
And because it holds steady, others find their way home.

You were never meant to dim yourself in the name of love.
Or burn out trying to fix what isn’t yours to carry.

Your healing matters. Your joy matters. Your peace is a gift.

Let your light shine..not to rescue others, but to remind them they can shine too.

11/04/2025
On the weekend I got to meet one of my absolute heroes ✨ Dr. Bruce Lipton's work was a game changer for me after discove...
11/04/2025

On the weekend I got to meet one of my absolute heroes ✨

Dr. Bruce Lipton's work was a game changer for me after discovering it - nearly 20 years ago now!! 😳.. His teachings on epigenetics and the power of belief helped me to understand healing in a totally different way.

Going to his practitioner workshop last weekend felt like a homecoming. A big, slightly nerdy 🧬, science & soul homecoming to so much that resonates deeply within me. And a reminder of how powerful we really are when we shift from fear to trust, from survival to connection.

One line that really hit (again .. because it hits different in person) was: 'Your thoughts are not just in your head.. they are chemistry in your body.'

We can know that intellectually, but living it is a whole other thing. You notice how one anxious thought can squeeze your chest, shorten your breath, create butterflies in your tummy, send your heart racing .. while a single kind, loving thought can make your whole body soften like it’s been waiting for a hug all day.

That said - it isn’t about pretending everything is fine when it’s not. Real healing isn’t about slapping a positive affirmation on a deeply painful experience. It’s about honouring what’s true while also opening to what’s possible. It’s both. Feeling what’s real and creating space for something new. That’s the real medicine ☯️ .. Not bypassing the hard stuff, but meeting it with curiosity nd compassion, and a new level of awareness.

Meeting Bruce in person was such a gift. I got to thank him for being one of the voices that gave me the courage to step outside the conventional model and follow this deeper more integrated path. And to top it off, we got to make a 'Bruce sandwich' selfie! 🤸

✨ We have so much more power than we've been led to believe!! ✨

(Something I still need to remind myself of too, especially when I’m a bar of chocolate deep into a spiral.. wondering if emotional support chocolate has officially become my entire personality 😅🍫.)

No storm lasts forever. Even the heaviest rain eventually fades. Keep going. The sun always finds a way back.           ...
02/04/2025

No storm lasts forever. Even the heaviest rain eventually fades. Keep going. The sun always finds a way back.

Anxiety and discomfort aren’t just in your thoughts, they’re experiences held in your body. Pause for a moment and notic...
22/11/2024

Anxiety and discomfort aren’t just in your thoughts, they’re experiences held in your body.

Pause for a moment and notice:
- Where are you holding tension?
- Is it in your chest, your stomach, or your shoulders?

Rather than trying to fix or push it away, see if you can simply allow it to be. Breathe gently into the sensation and remind yourself: “It’s safe for me to feel this.”

When you attend to these sensations with compassion, you help your nervous system find balance and begin the process of release. Healing starts here. 💛

Every moment has its beauty if we take a moment to notice. Children naturally find joy in the unloved..whether it’s a fo...
30/10/2024

Every moment has its beauty if we take a moment to notice. Children naturally find joy in the unloved..
whether it’s a forgotten toy or a scraggly plant. Let’s appreciate their perspective and embrace the little things. Nurturing these small joys can lead to deeper contentment and help us see the extraordinary in our everyday lives.


Did you know that chewing gum can improve your focus, calm your nerves, and relieve mild tension? Research shows that ch...
26/10/2024

Did you know that chewing gum can improve your focus, calm your nerves, and relieve mild tension? Research shows that chewing gum increases blood flow to the brain.. enhancing memory and concentration. Also, rhythmic chewing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you feel grounded and less anxious.

For a healthier option.. try finding natural gums (most commercial gums contain plastic based ingredients that aren’t ideal to consume). Look for brands that use natural chicle or plant-based alternatives. Chewing for a few minutes can be a simple way to feel centered and boost productivity.



Memories of traumatic events can quickly settle in and lead to distressing flashbacks. But research shows that playing a...
25/10/2024

Memories of traumatic events can quickly settle in and lead to distressing flashbacks. But research shows that playing a simple game like Tetris soon after recalling the memory (ideally within 24 hours) can actually disrupt this process and help prevent future flashbacks. Even if more than 24 hours have passed since the trauma this has still been shown to reduce intrusive memories. If you’re struggling with flashbacks, doing something engaging and visual soon after revisiting the memory might really help!

Here's the research... Spread the word:

Here's the research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4526368/











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