"The practice is helping me let go of old patterns and
gain clarity about what I truly want."
-Angela, Realtor
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About
Kelly Berkley
400hr GPBA Certified Breathwork Facilitator
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Founder of BreathTide
About Me
Kelly discovered the transformative power of breath in her personal healing journey. Her initial interest in breathwork was sparked by her own struggle with asthma, which left her unable to take full inhalations. Driven by her desire to find relief, she immersed herself in studying breathwork. She studied Buteyko, coordinated breathing, and got certified in pranayama.
Eventually her curiosity led her to conscious connected circular breathing. She soon discovered that her asthma was actually long-held emotional tension stored in her chest and diaphragm. Through this type of breathwork she was able to release it and finally breathe easefully.
Breathwork holds the potential to heal on physiological, psychological, and spiritual levels.
Since 2016, she has spent time practicing and studying breathwork in Bali, Costa Rica, and the US. She was trained and certified by Ashley Ludman of Body of Breath in 2022 and continues to participate in Ashley’s mentorship programs every year. She is a 400 hour certified breathwork facilitator through the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance. She also holds a 200hr RYT certification from Bienestar Wellness in Uvita, Costa Rica
Experience
​400hr Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA) certified Breathwork Facilitator. (July 2024).
Over 100 hours of in-person Thai Bodywork training with Mukti Michael Buck, Founder of Vedic Conservancy (2025)
Certified Thai Body Massage Level 1 Body Worker from Spiritual Essence Yoga (December 2022) in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Mentorship and training program led by Ashley Ludman (March 2022).
3 years of Breathwork training under Ashley Ludman of The Body of Breath (January 2022) in Nosara, Costa Rica. (400hr GPBA training)
Reiki Practitioner Level 1 & 2, taught by Elissa Creamer (2024)
Yoga Teacher Training (RYT-200) from Bienestar Yoga (June 2021) in Uvita, Costa Rica. Yoga Alliance certification.
Pranayama Certification from Beloved Yoga (2018) in Reston, VA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from West Virginia University (2004)
Additional Learnings:
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​7 week Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System program led by the Founder of Biodynamic Breathwork, Gitan Tonkov ​(Aug/September 2022).
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Workshop series on Compassionate Inquiry Approach to Mental and Physical Illness taught by Gabor Mate (March 2023). Virtual, International
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HeartIQ 10-day immersive Somatic Shadow Work Circle Facilitator Training in The Netherlands with Christian Pankhurst and Maanee Chrystal Joy (July 2025)
"Last year was an especially stressful year. A family member encouraged me to find a therapist specializing in breathwork. When I learned that Kelly, an incredibly gifted and effective breathwork practitioner, was making the practice available via group classes at our nearby yoga studio, I decided to try. My first experience enabled me to address some areas that I was feeling particularly stuck and I found my energy and spirits incredibly lifted. Since then, Ive continued with Kelly's classes on any Tuesday that I can. While I always prefer participating in person, I am grateful for the virtual offerings given that I travel periodically for work. The experience has continued to be rich, layered and provides alignments I didnt realize were possible between physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. Kelly's practice and coaching are consistent, educational, and effective. I am incredibly grateful for her work and devotion to making breathwork possible for us."
KRISTEN, 61| ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
"I honestly had no idea as to what to expect from a breathwork class. Kelly provides so much care and skill into each week that I always end the session feeling better, calmer, and happier. I enjoy the weekly themes and activities to prepare our minds and bodies for the work of breathing in community. I especially appreciate how safe the space we are in feels allowing me to go deeper into the breathwork. Kelly is knowledgeable in how she answers questions and always accommodating for specific needs. This is an experience I would recommend to anyone interested in feeling better in their bodies through breathing techniques."
CHRISTINA | MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
I didn't know much about breathwork but by chance went to one of Kelly's classes. Since then I've known I stumbled upon something precious. The space created in these classes has allowed me to dive into my experience of life in a way that has been unique and powerful, while also building community with others. I leave the classes feeling rich with peace and compassion. Really my words to describe my experiences often feel like they fall short because the experience feels so sensational and beyond words. So to my friends, I find myself just encouraging them to join a class to experience it themselves."
ANDY, 32 | AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT
I have been attending Kelly's classes regularly. Breathwork is a way for me to open up my lungs for deeper breathing but more surprisingly it is a segway into past life experiences... Each breathwork class experience takes me someplace of value. Sometimes I go into a very deep relaxation or have current life insights or other past life regressions. I come away with much to think about but never more than I can handle.
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