Breathwork Classes at the Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast

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The Elemental Rhythm Breakthrough Experience is offered locally at the Victoria Inn Bed and Breakfast at 401 Peach Street, facilitated by owner Vicke Marz. A guided journey, the exercise combines breathwork, movement, and meditation.

"The true magic of breathwork can't be put into words – it's an experience of the power that's already within you. Feeling this power will change how you think, act, and feel; it will change what you believe to be possible," said Vicke Marz, owner of the historic Victoria Inn at 401 Peach St. Marz is one of a handful of Certified Elemental Breathwork facilitators in the Erie area. "This modality is truly a game-changer as we navigate this thing called life."

Elemental Rhythm is a culmination of years of studying various breathwork practices from different modalities and teachers, presented in a modern way that is fun, easy to understand, and highly effective. It started as a self-exploratory practice as Elemental Rhythm's Founder, Gio Bartolomeo looked for a way to get answers and feel better daily. To his delight, he discovered a sequence that seemed to work on repeat. 

Bartolomeo is an entrepreneur and adventurer with a passion for teaching, learning, and creating connections with others. He is the Founder of Elemental Wellness Studio in Toronto and Co-Founder of the Personal Development School among many other ventures. Barolomeo started to share his method to help others experience the benefits of breathwork – first with family and friends, then on a larger scale. He refined the practice by taking the things he loved the most and adding music, rhythm, and movement to create exciting and impactful experiences. These methods evolved into what Elemental Rhythm is today: a combination of different types of elemental breaths set to a relaxing cadence of music to take the participant on a journey. 

At the Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast, Marz facilitates the Elemental Rhythm Breakthrough Experience (ERBE). ERBE is a deep breathing journey, taking the participant through an impactful experience. An ERBE combines movement, guided meditation, and special breathing techniques connected to the four classical elements (earth, water, air and fire) for an unforgettable experience. 

"It is somewhat comparable to other popular breathing techniques like holotropic breathwork, transformational breathing, or even the Wim Hof method – but with its own unique style and flavor. Could it be the right modality for you? The only way to know is to come to a class," said Marz.

ERBE Classes are held on Sundays, 4 to 6 p.m. at Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast, 401 Peach St. 

Classes are limited in size and fill up quickly. Classes are $35 each. You can reserve your spot via Venmo @vicke-marz or contact her at elementalbreathislife@gmail.com. You can find more information on Instagram @vickemarz or elementalrhythm.com.