Niels van der Valk
is a Dutch native who has called Basel home for over nine years, where he lives with his wife and daughter. After experiencing burnout, he committed himself to supporting mental wellbeing — training under renowned breathwork teachers and developing practical tools to help others heal, grow, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Through Elevated Mind Breathwork and Elevated Mind Retreats, Niels shares the transformative benefits of breathwork, combining evidence-informed practice with grounded, personal guidance. His mission is to help individuals and groups reduce stress, build resilience and reconnect with themselves.
Niels is officially certified to facilitate private and group breathwork sessions under the guidance and methodology of Jon Paul Crimi.
My Story
After many years in corporate managerial roles, a significant life event shook me to the core. Burnout became a harsh reality, leading to a deep reevaluation of my life. This wake-up call prompted the need for inner transformation, but where should I start this journey?
The turning point occurred during a retreat when I experienced a powerful breathwork session, specifically conscious connected breathwork. In that moment, I connected with my inner voice, sparking a profound calling to support others through breathwork.
Breathwork had transformed my life in ways that nothing else had, despite my previous efforts in various avenues.
Following the retreat, I embarked on a personal journey to explore various breathing techniques, which eventually led to the creation of Elevated Mind Breathwork and later Elevated Mind Retreats, where breathwork became one of the three core pillars alongside guided psilocybin retreats and integration.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Niels