breathe
This is your space. This is your time.
Guided Spiritus Breathwork sessions in Brooklyn and online.
Science-Backed, Spirit-Led Transformation.
Kaleo invites you to slow down — to move with purpose, to remember what life feels like when it breathes with meaning.
The facilitator
Camilla Menin is a certified Spiritus Breathwork facilitator with over ten years of experience in meditation, breathwork, and somatic practices. Originally from Italy, she is completing a master’s degree in Psychology and offers breathwork and somatic sessions in Brooklyn. Camilla’s approach integrates Jungian and Transpersonal psychology to explore the unconscious and the transcendental dimensions of the psyche.
Through her own journey of self-discovery and healing, she guides others to become their own healers—reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, intuition, and spiritual essence. Her vision is to help people remember who they truly are and rediscover the wisdom that lives within each breath.
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What Is Spiritus Breathwork?
Spiritus Breathwork is a conscious connected breathing practice that blends somatic, spiritual, and scientific principles.
Through breath, sound, and movement, it helps the body release stored emotions, complete stress cycles, and return to balance—facilitating deep healing and transformation.
what you might discover
Emotional Release
Clarity of Intention
Nervous System Reset
Access to Altered States
Connection to Inner Wisdom
Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Integration of Past Experiences
Note: each session is unique and unpredictable, and it's best to come with openness and curiosity, not expectations.
offerings
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"The group breathwork session was unexpectedly intense for me. It was amazing how, through breathing, I catapulted myself into the depths of my body and my being. At first, my rational side rebelled and told me, "Stop, stop this stuff. If you continue, it'll hurt, you'll break." I felt intense tension, pain, tremors. It all came out with voices, with tapping feet, with breathing, with tears. And then, once the storm was over, there it was, the essential, the real me: luminous, strong, and vulnerable. Home. Thank you, Camilla, for guiding this wonder, for creating a safe space where one can rediscover herself."
Irene C.
faqs
What is Spiritus?
Spiritus is a type of conscious connected breathwork - a type of breathwork that has no pauses between inhale and exhale, and not breath holds, with continuous, deeper breathing.
It uses breathing, sound, and movement to activate the sympathetic nervous system in order to process stored emotions, integrate exiled parts of ourselves, and complete interrupted patterns that got stuck during traumatic events and intense stress states, with the aim to bring the body to equilibrium and facilitate healing and transformation.
Can You Tell Me More?
Spiritus Breathwork is a profound inner journey that uses the power of connected breathing to access altered states of consciousness. This practice supports healing and integration across your nervous system, body, and emotions, creating space to remember your true, whole self. As you breathe deeply and continuously, you sync with your body’s natural rhythm and tap into its innate healing wisdom.
Our bodies hold memories, emotions, and trauma that the mind often forgets. Through conscious breath, we give ourselves permission to release these trapped energies, allowing what no longer serves us to dissolve and flow away. This release creates spaciousness and freedom from within.Spiritus is a holistic system combining breath, sound, and movement to help free heavy, stuck energy and foster liberation and harmony inside.
During your session, you’ll also receive energetic healing and gentle bodywork to support your body’s natural shifts, guiding you toward inner balance and well-being.
How Do I Know If This Is For Me?
This Spiritus session is a good fit if you’re seeking:
- A deeper connection with yourself and a desire to awaken your inner potential
- A stronger sense of self-love, harmony, and vibrant energy
- Expansion of the heart and emotional openness
- Release of old emotional baggage, trauma, and patterns that no longer serve you
- Increased feelings of fulfillment, vitality, and joy
- Reconnection with your innate wisdom
- Effective stress reduction and relaxation
- Support for physiological healing—remember, up to 70% of toxins leave the body through the lungs
- A natural boost to your immune system and overall well-being
- Greater alignment with your life purpose and an increase in positive abundance
- A deeper connection to life’s flow
- Openness to connecting with your higher self
If these resonate with you, Spiritus Breathwork may be a powerful and supportive tool on your journey.
What Can I Expect in a Spiritus Breathwork Session?
During a Spiritus session, a wide range of sensations and emotions may arise. You might experience feelings like sadness, grief, joy, anger, bliss, or gratitude. Physically, it’s common to notice changes in body temperature, spontaneous movements such as shaking or contractions, and sensations like tingling, vibrations, or energy flowing through your body.
One specific reaction called tetany — where your hands (often called “T-Rex claws”) and sometimes feet or jaw may involuntarily contract — can occur. This is usually due to a temporary imbalance of CO2 and O2 caused by over-exhaling.
Many participants also describe entering altered or transcendental states, sometimes seeing vivid colors, shapes, or symbolic imagery similar to DMT experiences.
Is There a Specific Way to Breathe During Spiritus?
In Spiritus Breathwork, there are two main breathing styles:
Nasal Breathing: Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
Open Mouth Breathing: Both inhale and exhale are through an open mouth.
In both approaches, the breath is directed first into the belly to fully expand, then gently rises to the chest. The jaw stays relaxed, softly forming an “Ah” sound, and the shoulders remain loose and relaxed. Nasal breathing tends to create a gentler, slower buildup, while open mouth breathing usually leads to a quicker energetic activation. Depending on your unique needs and body, one style may feel more natural or effective than the other.In all breath cycles, there are no pauses between inhale and exhale — the breath flows continuously and naturally, guided by your body’s sensations, without force or strain. We will practice this together before every session.
How Long Does a Session Last?
A typical Spiritus Breathwork session lasts about 60 minutes. Before we begin, we’ll spend 30 minutes talking about this practice, discussing your intention, and practicing the breathing technique together. After the breathwork, there’s an additional 15 minutes for journaling and gently returning to everyday awareness. In total, please allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for the full session experience.
What Does a Spiritus Session Look Like?
A Spiritus Breathwork session unfolds in three main phases:
1. Opening Phase: We begin by tuning into your breath and body sensations. This starting period can last from a few seconds to several minutes, as you drop deeper into your body.
2. Activation Phase: As the breath deepens, your mind’s protective ego may surface with doubts like “this isn’t working” or “this feels unsafe.” Recognizing this “protector” helps you stay curious and focused on the breath and bodily sensations. During this phase, strong emotions, memories, and energy may rise, sometimes causing your body to shake or move — releasing stored survival energy to promote healing and integration.
3. Restoration Phase: Finally, we slow down with calm, nasal breathing to rest and recover. This phase helps you feel safe, relaxed, and allows the insights and shifts from the session to settle. Afterward, journaling, quiet reflection, and hydration are encouraged to support integration.
What Are the Contraindications for Spiritus Breathwork?
Your safety is the highest priority in Spiritus Breathwork. Because this practice involves deep emotional and physical processes, certain health conditions may prevent participation or require approval from your primary healthcare provider before attending.
The main contraindications include:
Pregnancy
High blood pressure
Diagnosed severe PTSD
Severe mental health conditions (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis)
Use of heavy medications that significantly alter brain chemistry (e.g., antipsychotics)
Detached retina
Recent injuries, fractures, or surgeries
Epilepsy or history of seizures
History or diagnosis of aneurysms
Cardiovascular problems or heart disease
Severe asthma
Diabetes
Hospitalization for psychiatric conditions, emotional crises, or spiritual emergencies within the past 3 years
Any other medical, psychiatric, or physical conditions that could impair your ability to safely engage in activities involving intense physical or emotional release
If you have any doubts, please consult your healthcare provider before participating.
Why Can’t I Participate If I Have a Listed Condition?
Your safety is my top priority. Spiritus Breathwork can bring about deep emotional and physical changes, so certain health conditions mean it’s not safe to take part.
If you have respiratory issues like severe asthma or lung disease; cardiovascular concerns such as aneurysm, a history of heart attacks, or uncontrolled blood pressure; pregnancy; or mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, psychosis, or severe PTSD, this practice may not be suitable for you.
Other concerns include eye conditions like glaucoma or detached retina, diabetes, seizures, recent surgeries, or specific medications and substance use that require a gentler approach.If any of these apply, I strongly recommend consulting your healthcare provider before engaging in breathwork.