Filmmaker, producer, director, executive coach and educator. Films include Milton’s Secret… What Dreams May Come… Homeless to Harvard… The Celestine Prophecy… The Lost and Found Family. Barnet is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council and a founding member of the Association of Transformational Leaders. Barnet is a former adjunct professor at Columbia University, Teachers College and is a member of the faculty at Esalen Institute and Kripalu Center. He is the author of How to be a Friend (in an Unfriendly World), The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love and Work, and The Third Story: Awakening the Love that Transforms.

Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, founder of the PranaScience Institute, was named one of the world’s top five breathwork experts by Mr Feelgood magazine. He is an author, musician, speaker and coach, and serves as an associate professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. His research focuses on cancer biology, radiation therapy, and yoga. Sundar has provided the first evidence linking salivary biomarkers and breathwork, and has developed several tools to improve pranayama practice.

Judith is the author of Breathe Deep, Laugh Loudly. She holds a Doctorate in the Science of Metaphysics and is the Founder & Director of the Transformational Breath Foundation. Her training spans Kundalini Yoga, sound healing, body mapping, Life Coaching, and over five decades of Breathwork facilitation and teaching.

She focuses on three levels simultaneously: physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual—using full connected breathing to open restricted breathing patterns, access the subconscious mind, and integrate what has long been held in. She has certified more than 2000 Breathwork Facilitators in over 50 countries.

Julia Mikk, born in Estonia and now living in America, is an internationally renowned speaker, #1 Wallstreet Journal Bestselling Author, CEO of SOLignment® Institute, and founder of SOLignment® Technology. During the last 25 years she has worked with thousands of leaders worldwide, helping them step into their power to create the legacy, wealth and impact they desire.

Many people have said it’s like no other coaching style out there. Julia's expertise in the nervous system, executive leadership, Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy and SOLignment® Breath Process creates incredibly efficient and quick results, allowing her to clear out even the most ingrained self-sabotaging behaviours, dissolving mental blocks and shifting one's brain wave patterns into enhanced performance in a way that lasts.

Paul Hughes is the world’s leading authority on Vivation. He is the director of the Vivation Professional Training School and an internationally renowned speaker and trainer. Since 2001 he has guided more than 20,000 people through a structured process that helps people cultivate a transferable skill for resolving difficult emotions rapidly and pleasurably.

Jim Leonard, the Creator of Vivation, said Paul was “the most gifted Vivation Professional I ever taught.” And when Jim passed in 2008, he left his work and his legacy in Paul’s hands. Since then, he has refined Jim's approach, taking the art of Vivation and the Skill of Happiness to all new heights.

Paul is committed to understanding the history and evolution of human culture, consciousness, and our place in the cosmos. His work is distinct for its clarity and outcomes. And what he teaches quickly leads to emotional autonomy that holds up under pressure, in everyday life, and in loving relationships.

Brian Lai is the founder of Primal Breathwork. And the leading breathwork and human performance coach in Asia. He helps people regulate their state, shift limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns, process past experiences. His approach integrates tools for personal transformation in a grounded, practical way that supports lasting change in both life and performance.

He helps individuals and organizations optimize their mental and physical state, build resilience, and perform at their best by bridging practical science with ancient, proven practices. His clients include Fortune 500 executives, Olympians, professional fighters, traders, musicians, and C-suite leaders. He guides people to cultivate resilience, focus, and presence under pressure.

He has trained and collaborated with recognized figures including Wim Hof, James Nestor, and Dan Brulé. His work has been featured in Bloomberg, VICE Media, South China Morning Post, Asian Boss Media, Bulletproof for BJJ, China Daily, and TVB.

She has worked and studied with me for over 15 years. She was the queen of Yoga in the Netherlands, at one point running four yoga studios and employing a dozen teachers.

When she caught the breathing bug, she started moving in a new direction: downsizing and focusing more and more on Breathwork, developing her own style, school and approach called Liquid Breath®, founded in large part on my principle that "we can always relax more!"

We were both inspired by Shakti Malan, and many of her insights about frequency, energy and embodiment. From this, Cora started expressing what she calls The Frequency Breath - it is the WHY / the pay-off / from Liquid Breath®. https://liquidbreath.com/en/

Sasha Yakovleva is the co-founder of the Buteyko Breathing Center and one of the few globally recognized Advanced Buteyko Specialists. A direct student of Dr. K.P. Buteyko and his closest circle, she is fully authorized to teach the method in its complete and authentic form.

Originally from Russia and now based in Colorado, Sasha has guided people around the world to better health and vitality through the Buteyko Method. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and other major media outlets. She is the author of Breathe To Heal, Adenoids Without Surgery, and several educational programs and DVDs.

With decades of experience in holistic healing, journalism, and meditation, Sasha brings a unique and integrative perspective to her breathwork teachings. Her mission is to help others restore their health naturally and reconnect with their inner well-being, one breath at a time.

Roberto Suarez is el HappyCoach and Founder of el HappyBreath Center for Learning

As a yogi, tai chi instructor, former athlete, and business leader, he’s passionate about guiding individuals to unlock their full potential through the power of el HappyBreath Method.

Roberto’s unique approach is a blend of techniques learned under the guidance and training of leading breathwork pioneers.

With decades of experience in the practice of holistic wellness, Roberto has led over 50k people in circular breathing at healing events around the world in places like Cuba, Mexico and Australia.

His compassionate and personalized 1-on-1 sessions have empowered countless individuals from all walks of life to manage stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being.

His mission is to empower you with simple yet powerful tools to transform your life, one breath at a time.

Stuart Wilson is the co-founder of Breath Inspired, based in Thailand, and a globally recognised Advanced Wim Hof Method Instructor, having guided over 4,000 people through breathwork and cold exposure practices. As an Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor and Breatheology Instructor, Stuart combines extensive training with hands-on experience to deliver immersive and transformative breathwork sessions. His work integrates multiple breathing methodologies, informed by both scientific understanding and real-world application. With a background in finance and a personal journey from burnout to breathwork, Stuart brings a grounded and relatable perspective to his teaching. His approach is shaped by lived experience, long-term practice, and a deep understanding of how breathwork supports resilience, performance, and wellbeing. An experienced free-fly skydiver and extreme sports enthusiast, Stuart applies the same principles of breath control, focus, and nervous-system regulation in high-intensity environments, insights that naturally inform the way he teaches and guides others. And, drawing on years of involvement in the electronic music industry, Stuart integrates customised soundscapes synchronised to breathing rhythms, creating a unique, powerful, and immersive experience.

Kam Waritsara is the founder of Breath Inspired in Bangkok and the first Thai Wim Hof Method certified instructor in the world, as well as the only female Wim Hof Method instructor from and permanently based in Southeast Asia. Originally from Nan in northern Thailand, she now holds Advanced Instructor certification, earned through the Summer Expedition in Spain, the Winter Expedition in Poland, and advanced instructor training in Poland. She has more than five years of teaching experience and has trained roughly 5,000 students in Thailand, and she led the first official Wim Hof Method Fundamentals workshop delivered in the Thai language. A Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher, and certified in Thai massage under the Ministry of Public Health, Kam weaves pranayama and Buddhist meditation through her breathwork, ice bath, and mindset training. Known at home as the Thai Ice Woman, she teaches under one simple banner: breathwork to be happy, healthy and strong.

Frank Roser is an accomplished breathwork, meditation and life coach with a rich background in international coaching. Born in Germany, Frank's journey in coaching American football led him to the USA and Japan. During his time as a professional coach, he discovered the power of breathwork through Francesca Sipma, which transformed his approach to managing stress, achieving clarity and improving performance especially in stressful situations. Certified as a Yin Yoga Teacher, Life Trust Coach and Breathwork Facilitator, Frank integrates his coaching experience with breathwork techniques to help individuals process emotions and find their purpose. His sessions delve into deep, reflective themes, providing participants with profound insights and personal growth.

Ryan & Juliana Patrick are Co-founders of LifeSpark Creative, a breath-based wellness company helping people ignite resilience, regulate stress, and reclaim vitality through science-backed and nature-rooted practices. They integrate functional breathing, embodiment principles, and intuitive presence to restore resilience and unlock human potential. They are dedicated to helping individuals remember their spark, reconnect with their breath, and return to a more authentic, grounded version of themselves.Their mission is simple: Decide. Relax. Breathe.

Ryan is a firefighter, paramedic, and former commercial diver with over 20 years of experience working in extreme, high-stress environments. He blends breathing science with real-world frontline experience. Certified as an Advanced Oxygen Advantage® Instructor and trained in Breath Mastery with Dan Brulé. He teaches first responders, military personnel, athletes, and everyday people to regulate the nervous system and reconnect with their innate strength.

Juliana Patrick is a lifelong photographer and intuitive guide. She brings a soft and loving presence rooted in creativity, presence, and the ability to see beneath the surface. She helps people reconnect with their inner clarity, beauty, and intelligence through mindful movement, breath-led awareness, and grounded emotional support.

RahQuel lives in Costa Rica. Her mission is supporting consciousness evolution and a world that thrives. She leads clients through deep transformations, leading to healing karma and stepping into dharma. She is the Director of The Energy Of Breath School (founded in NYC in 2006). She is co-founder of Bliss Burn Costa Rica and Director of The Flow State Dance Company. She co-created the BioDynamic Breathwork Practitioner Training with Giten Tonkov, training hundreds of facilitators worldwide, and then met Cory Herter who inspired her to create 'Gamma Breathwork' and the ‘Gamma Breathwork Facilitator Training'.

RahQuel's background includes extensive training in addiction recovery, trauma healing, bioenergetics, somatic experiencing, encounter work, rebirthing, coaching, whole nutrition, primal therapy, and family constellations. She is a Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner of Sukyo Mahikari - The Art Of True Light, as well as Aumakhua Ki. She is a longtime QiGong and meditation facilitator, an OSHO Sannyasin, and a former prima ballerina who has won awards for choreography. She is also a jetset DJ, playing her sets at Burning Man and clubs worldwide. And she leads Cacao Gamma Ecstatic Dance Journeys.

Johnny is a Transformational Coach and Breathwork Trainer who guides athletes, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers toward clearer, more empowered living.

He owns Pranayama Studio in Mystic, Connecticut: a no-nonsense space for yoga, breathwork, personal development and spiritual exploration, where he works one-on-one and with groups to bridge everyday stress with deeper, spirit-guided clarity.
He developed the Re-Inspire Breathwork Methodology—a practical blend of science-backed breathing techniques, somatic release, yoga, and meditation that uses nature as the roadmap to inner shift and nervous-system regulation.
With 30 years as an entrepreneur and 10 years of teaching, Johnny leads annual retreats to Greece and Egypt, weaving ancient wisdom with modern tools to clear stored tension, trauma, and limiting beliefs from the body and mind. He uses these sacred sites to amplify the process of unlocking deeper insight and intuitive expansion for participants.

His presentation at the Festival is called: A Re-Inspire Breathwork Journey: Awakening your Inner Council
"A guided breathwork session to strengthen the connection between mind, heart, and gut—your clearest path to intuition."

Claudio Cabo is a renowned wellness expert in Cabo San Lucas with nearly 30 years of experience in military drills, martial arts, and endurance training. A former Mexican Marine and certified L2 Instructor by USA Archery, Claudio blends his diverse background with his passion for Hatha yoga, creating a holistic approach to health and performance.

His signature program, The Mayan Fitness Secret, integrates O2 Diaphragmatic Breathing and ISO-Dynamic Training to help reduce stress, accelerate recovery, and enhance physical performance. With a focus on breath control and body alignment, Claudio’s method draws from the ancient practices of Hatha yoga, offering a powerful path to both mental and physical balance.

Claudio works with a broad range of clients, from post-surgery patients to professional athletes and executives, guiding each individual to discover their peak potential. His philosophy, “One conscious breath at a time,” encapsulates his commitment to mindfulness and excellence in wellness.

Deborah Regan is a yoga instructor, Reiki Master, Trauma-informed Kundalini Activation facilitator, life coach, sound healer, and lives in Los Cabos. With over 20 years in the healing arts, her work blends movement, breath, and sound to create profound spaces for release, alignment, and reconnection to the self. Deborah’s approach is rooted in honoring the body’s unique anatomy, inviting deep awareness, and creating experiences that restore balance to the nervous system and open pathways for transformation.