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Transformational
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Live in Dallas, Wednesday, December 9 6:30–11:00 PM
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108 Perfect Strangers · 108 Dollars
1 Unforgettable Evening
About Us
What is the Lucid Breath Experience?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
A dynamic and uplifting group transformational experience that blends the ancient wisdom of the East with modern science of the West.
ACT I RETURN
Through powerful processes, guided self-inquiry and meaningful human connection, discover what matters most to you and set a clear intention.
ACT II RELEASE
Guided breathwork activations release accumulated stress from the body, neutralize emotional triggers and restore the system to a state of ease and flow.
ACT III RESTORE
Leave with a renewed appreciation for your life and a practical toolkit for meeting challenges with mental clarity and emotional freedom.
December 9 | 6:30 – 11:00
The Highland Dallas
5300 E Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX
THE Human predicament
What To Expect
What People Come For
Process-based, experiential learning—we learn by doing
A pattern interrupt—time to unplug, reflect, connect and set intentions
Guided breathing practices ranging from subtle to deeply immersive
Practical tools to manage your mind and emotions on a daily basis
Epiphanies, aha moments, insights and unexpected realizations
Relief from anxiety, racing thoughts and nagging doubts
Help winding down, finding calm and inner peace
Support with confidence, self-belief and self-worth
Perspective on strained relationships and interpersonal conflicts
Clarity around major life transitions and making big decisions
Anger
Irritation → Agitation → Hostility
Distraction
Procrastination → Feeling Stuck → Shutting Down
Anxiety
Worry → Anxiety → Panic
Sadness
The Blues → Melancholy → Depression
Attend the Lucid Breath Transformation 1/13 · 1/20 · 1/27
Attend the Lucid Breath Transformation 1/13 · 1/20 · 1/27
Live on Zoom
Attend the Lucid Breath
Transformation
For graduates of the Lucid Breath Experience, the journey continues with a three-week group transformation designed to radically elevate personal effectiveness and overall life satisfaction.
Each week explores a different domain of human experience —
What is a Breath Activation?
A Breath Activation is a guided central nervous-system reset that works below the level of thinking.
Using a precise sequence of rhythmic breathing patterns — moving from fast to slow, deep to subtle — the body enters a state where habitual stress responses and deeply held patterns can loosen and release.
Attend One of our Live Breath Activations, Spring 2026
Using a precise sequence of rhythmic breathing patterns — moving from fast to slow, deep to subtle — the body enters a state where habitual stress responses and deeply held patterns can loosen and release.
Each session stands powerfully on its own and addresses a different domain of human experience.
Together, the series forms a progressive arc — clearing what no longer serves and restoring a more natural, authentic way of being.
LIVE on ZOOM
Attend the Lucid Breath Transformation
Four Consecutive Wednesdays
September 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
For graduates of the Lucid Breath Experience, the journey continues with a four-week group transformation designed to radically elevate personal effectiveness and overall life satisfaction.
Each week explores a different domain of human experience —
Week 1: Tranquility, Contentment and Inner Peace
Week 2: Relationship Mastery
Week 3: Confidence From the Inside Out
Week 4: Dharma – Discovering Your Life Purpose
Each 90-minute Zoom session includes:
A new 45-minute guided breathwork activation
A daily Lucid Breathing MP3 to support lasting shifts in physiology and behavior
Intention setting, partner work, and team accountability
A branded PDF lesson summary with key insights and a simple daily checklist to track your progress
Our Next Activation
Confidence From
the Inside Out
Confidence isn’t something you perform.
Confidence is comfort.
And comfort is what naturally occurs when the body is in a resourceful state.
This guided breath experience helps reset the central nervous system and install resourceful states that replace overthinking and self-doubt with grounded presence and absolute certainty.
Upcoming Sessions
• Jan 5 - Breathwork for Stress Relief
• Jan 8 - Introduction to Pranayama
• Jan 12 - Mindful Breathing Techniques
• Jan 15 - Yoga for Flexibility
• Jan 19 - Restorative Yin Yoga
• Jan 22 - Breathwork for Energy Boost
• Jan 26 - Gentle Yoga Flow
• Jan 29 - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation
Lucid Breath isn’t a Woo—Woo Wellness Trend….
or a Superficial Band—Aid Solution
It’s a live, guided experience rooted in ancient yogic insight and modern nervous-system science — designed to help you enjoy your beautiful, bad-ass life exactly as it is.
With a guided MP3 and a salient PDF lesson summary, the internal resources you develop continue to deepen with practice — until calm, focused, present, and alert become your new default state.
The Ancient Yogis Were Right
Long before breathwork became a global wellness trend, Kriya Yoga used deliberate
breathing as a purification practice — a practical tool for better living.
The yogis understood that negative past impressions
accumulate over time
Therapists call it trauma.
Doctors call it stress..
The yogis called it samskara.
Over time, this emotional residue builds up:
Dampening presence
Diluting calm and focus
Amplifying emotional reactivity
Muting enthusiasm and joy
Dampening presence
Diluting calm and focus
Amplifying emotional reactivity
Muting enthusiasm and joy
“By the regulation of the breath, the impurities of the mind are removed.”
— Hatha Yoga Pradipika
A Word From Thomas
Live and In the Flesh
Technology cannot replace the crackling energy of 108 strangers taking off the mask, getting clear and declaring what matters most.
The Ancient Yogis Were Right
Long before breathwork became a global wellness trend, Kriya Yoga used deliberate breathing as a practical tool for better living. They understood that negative past impressions accumulate in the energy centers of the body.
Therapists call it trauma.
Doctors call it stress.
The yogis called it Samskara.
संस्कार
This emotional residue quietly influences how we think, feel, and respond to life:
Amplifying restlessness and unease
Fueling beat-up and self-doubt
Muting gratitude, enthusiasm and joy
Clouding focus and mental clarity
“By the regulation of the breath, the impurities of the mind are removed.”
— Hatha Yoga Pradipika
CORE PRINCIPLES
Modern Science Validates Breathwork
Neuroscience and respiratory physiology are now confirming what ancient breath practices understood centuries ago: how we breathe directly shapes how we think, feel, and respond.
Changing the rhythm, speed, and volume of your breathing toggles the nervous system from stress into regeneration.
During the Lucid Breath Experience, a predictable sequence begins to unfold:
CO2 Tolerance Increases
Learn to calmly tolerate rising carbon dioxide levels and become less reactive to stress.
The Analytical Mind Surrenders
Mental chatter slows down. The need to constantly think, solve, and control begins to soften.
Emotional Patterns Release
Accumulated stress and negative past impressions begin to loosen their grip on the system.
New Possibilities Emerge
Resourceful states, empowering beliefs, and more effective responses become accessible.
THE Human predicament
Impressions, Triggers and Wounds
How You Feel is a Habit
Life it self leans toward heartbreak. Buddah called inherent suffering Duḥkha दुःख
By the time we're young adults, we've
all experienced loss, rejection, disappointment, and betrayal.
Each difficult experience leaves an impression.
Left unresolved, those impressions become wounds.
And in similar situations, our wounds create triggers.
We generally think of a habit as a behavior we cannot stop. But repeated emotions also become habits —and those habits shape our personalities.
A worry wort in her 20s is a nervous nelly in her 30s and having full-on panic attacks by her 40s. What began as an occasional reaction has become a detrimental way of being.
Where does accumulated stress take you?
Anger
Irritation → Agitation → Hostility
Distraction
Procrastination → Feeling Stuck → Shutting Down
Anxiety
Worry → Anxiety → Panic
Sadness
The Blues → Melancholy → Depression
our results mechanism
The Vital Forces of Nature
Talking about our history can be useful. So can coaching, journaling, and meditation.
But the ancient yogis observed vital forces of nature that shape how we experience life. Working with them amplifies our potential to transform.
The Lucid Breath Experience brings five of these forces together—Prana, Sangha, Svādhyāya, Sankalpa and Santosha—to create the conditions for meaningful change to occur.
A simple seven-minute daily integration MP3 helps transform profound insights into lasting shifts in mindset and behavior.
Prana प्राण
Deliberate Breathing
Regulate the nervous system and create immediate state change.
Sangha संघ
Supportive Community
Transformation accelerates when you're seen, supported, and practicing with others.
Svādhyāya स्वाध्याय
Authentic Self-Inquiry
Observe your thoughts and patterns without judgment.
Sankalpa संकल्प
Conscious Intention
Direct your mind toward the person you're becoming.
One Journey Three Pillars
Lucid Breath Framework
Lucid Breathing combines the immediate power of state change, the transformative effects of breathwork, and a simple daily practice designed to create lasting results.
What Is the Lucid Breathing Daily Practice?
Eight minutes.
Eight times a day.
Eyes wide open.
As you go about your busy day.
The Lucid Breathing Daily Practice is the primary tool for creating lasting change. More than a breathing exercise, the (4-8-8-8) gradually reconditions your nervous system to respond to stressful situations by relaxing—creating a new baseline of calm, focus, present and alert.
• Nervous system regulation — training the body to respond to stress by relaxing.
• Functional breathing — improving oxygen assimilation and breathing efficiency.
• Flow state conditioning — cultivating greater focus, energy, and peak performance.
• Future pacing — mentally rehearsing your ideal day and desired outcomes.
Practice while driving, walking, working, or before an important conversation.
Most people begin noticing meaningful lasting shifts in just a few days. The effects tend to compound quickly with repetition.
*After a month, be careful, even your own sheepdog won’t recognize you when you walk through the front door.
Change Your Breath, Change Your Life
Practical Uses of Lucid Breathing (Unedited and Shared by Permission)
“Lucid Breathing is my go-to. I use it daily during rush hour traffic on the PCH. I used to get constantly irritated and angry.”
Juan
Hollywood, CA
“I used 4-8-8 during a dental extraction. No one noticed. Expanded awareness each morning has been enormously helpful.”
Kevin
Dallas, TX
“I use the dissolve interpersonal conflicts portion of Lucid Breathing daily – works like magic.”
Bridgette
Dallas, TX
“This was the first time we’ve gone through the exercise. I am crying. I am taking this opportunity to document what happened and let you know how grateful we are for this.”
Shannon
Pittsburgh, PA
“Lucid Breathing has transformed my sleep and has been a soothing balm for my entire nervous system. I have shared it with family and friends, and with my meditation group.”
Sally
Vancouver Island
Just a quick note to tell you I use Lucid Breathing every single day on my commute to work and also at my desk. It works like a charm to keep me centered and focused.”
Cassidy
Coralville, IA
“Lucid breathing is something to be savored, digested slowly and mindfully...as I find myself almost not wishing its deliciousness to end.”
Patty
Orange, CA
“I use the 4-8-8 whenever I pray at church. It helps me to relax my body, still my mind and stay focused on the message.”
Ryan
Dallas TX
“I am constantly using the alignment aspect of Lucid Breathing with my teenage son. It is definitely helping to boost his confidence.”
Jonathan
Foerny, TX
“I use Lucid Breathing to move through daily frustrations. I counted my slow, deliberate breaths, reframed my mind and found joy.”
Christos
Plano, TX
“This is a beautiful process that will become part of my morning routine. Thank you for this gift.”
Hunter
Pittsburgh, PA
“Lucid Breathing is a great compliment to my Somatic practices. Simple yet profound. I feel like I finally understand the meaning of presence.”
Julie
Cedar Rapids, IA
the outcome
How Would You Like to Feel Instead?
Across large breathwork communities, participant surveys consistently report:
~89%
of participants reported relief from anxiety
~84%
of participants noted reduced trauma-related symptoms
~58%
of participants felt more present and embodied
~52%
felt greater trust in self and emotional steadiness
~51%
of participants experienced increased calm and peace
~47%
of participants reported being more present in daily life
Based on aggregated self-reported survey data from breathworkonline.com subscribers (2022). Individual experiences vary.
“One transformational breathwork session is equivalent to two years of talk therapy”
DR HENRY SMITH ROHBERG
Personal Invitation
If You're Craving More Gratitude, Clarity and Joy in Your Life — Here's Your Personal Invitation.
Lucid Breath is addition by subtraction.
This isn't another wellness trend.
It’s a 3,000 year-old roadmap that leads you back to your authentic self.
Over the years, we accumulate more than memories: stress, fear, habits, and layers obscure our true nature.
This is a chance to feel lighter.
To be more present and at ease.
To connect deeply with the people you love
And to fully appreciate the beautiful, bad-ass life you've worked so hard to build.
Everything you'll experience is the culmination of twenty years studying ancient wisdom, modern change work, respiratory science, and transformational education.
Thomas Bell’s Credentials +
Training, Experience & Certifications
• 14 years with a Fortune 1,000 corporation. Senior Vice President of Training, designing and delivering experiential communication workshops.
• Master's degree from the University of Arizona, where I taught writing and speaking.
• Published author of Exhale Twice as Long, a guide to nervous system regulation, presence, and emotional resilience.
• Two years as a full-time volunteer at an Indian ashram, immersed in the daily disciplines of pranayama, Ayurveda, meditation, and yogic philosophy. (Art of Living)
• Advanced Breathwork Instructor, Oxygen Advantage.
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher (Baptiste lineage, 2017).
• Board-Certified Professional Hypnotist (ICBCH).
• Master Practitioner in Neurolinguistics (Texas NLP).
• Twenty-seven advanced meditation retreats, including four weeks of silence in 2012.
• Advanced transformational seminar design (Ph.d with Michael Strasner.)
What Is A Breath Activation?
“One transformational breathwork session can be equivalent to years of talk therapy.”
— Dr. Henry Smith Röhrberg
A Breath Activation is a guided central nervous-system reset that works below the level of thinking.
Using a precise sequence of rhythmic breathing patterns — moving from fast to slow, deep to subtle — the body enters a state where habitual stress responses and deeply held patterns can loosen and release.
In this state, the analytical mind surrenders. Change that normally takes years of effort can occur directly and experientially.
People report a wide range of outcomes — from emotional release and insight, to profound calm, to shifts in long-standing habits and patterns.
The experience is often difficult to put into words.
Sessions:
– last about an hour
– include time on either side to prepare and integrate
– are guided by a certified instructor
– are informed by functional breathing science and subconscious change work
The experience is often difficult to put into words.
With repeated sessions, the effects tend to compound. People report a higher baseline mood, fewer reactive moments, and more control over patterns that used to run on autopilot
Before You Register
This is a guided breathwork experience that involves changes in breathing rhythm and nervous-system activation.
Please do not enroll if you have:
• A history of seizures or epilepsy
• Serious cardiovascular conditions
• Recent surgery or acute injury
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Bipolar disorder, psychosis, or a current psychiatric crisis
• Are pregnant
If you’re unsure whether this experience is appropriate for you, please reach out before registering.
This experience is not a substitute for medical or psychological care.
How to Prepare
• Set aside 90 uninterrupted minutes
• Choose a quiet, comfortable space
• Sit upright or lie down — your choice
• Have water nearby
• Avoid heavy meals for about an hour beforehand
• Headphones recommended (not required)
• Avoid scheduling anything stressful immediately afterward
Breathwork Is Not a
Woo—Woo Wellness Trend….
or Superficial Band—Aid Solution
It’s a live, guided experience rooted in ancient yogic insight and modern nervous-system science — designed to help you meet your life exactly where it is, and the freedom to respond with clarity and intention.
Frequently asked Questions
What Should I Expect from the Lucid Breath Experience?
• A Live, in-the flesh transformational experience.
• Powerful distinctions, partner exercises, transformational processes and guided breathwork.
• Hotel Mockingbird, Dallas.
• Doors open at 6:15 PM. Experience begins promptly at 6:30 PM and concludes at approximately 11:00 PM.
• Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, pillow, blanket, eye mask and comfortable clothing.
• You'll receive a liability waiver, instructional videos and a simple intention-setting exercise before the event.
• No prior experience is required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to participate.
Is Lucid Breath Right For Me?
Lucid Breath is a guided breathwork experience involving changes in breathing rhythm and nervous system activation.
Please do not participate if you have:
• A history of seizures or epilepsy.
• Serious cardiovascular conditions.
• Recent surgery or acute injury.
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Bipolar disorder, psychosis, or a current psychiatric crisis.
• Are currently pregnant.
If you're unsure whether this experience is appropriate for you, please contact us before registering.
Lucid Breath is intended for educational and personal development purposes and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care.
Participation is voluntary, and all participants will be asked to complete a liability waiver before attending.
The Lucid Breath Experience
12/09/2026 · 6:30 – 11:00 PM
The Highland Dallas
5300 E Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX
The Lucid Breath Transformation
Three Consecutive Wednesdays
Live on Zoom · 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
6:30 – 8:00 PM Central
The Lucid Breath Experience
9/2/2026 · 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Hotel Mockingbird Dallas
6070 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206
The Lucid Breath Transformation
Four Consecutive Wednesdays
Live on Zoom · 9/9 – 9/30
6:30 – 8:00 PM Central
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