A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME – LINDA-MALENA HASSE

Born and raised in Germany, I grew up with parents who emphasized a way of living rooted in respect and connection to nature, as well as engagement with alternative medicine and healing modalities. Yet, like many, life still presented its challenges and left imprints on me. During my teenage years and young adulthood, I struggled with self-destructive behavior, sports addiction, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. In my darkest hours, there was a small but persistent voice within me that kept searching for meaning, whispering that there must be another way. That voice grew louder, refusing to accept the idea that I simply had to learn to live with this. It told me: I don’t believe I have to carry this forever.

This longing not only shaped my personal journey but also influenced my choice of studies, trainings, and courses.

I completed my bachelor’s degree in biology, health, and nutrition and trained as an Integrative Health Coach and Yoga teacher. This background provided me with an academic understanding of anatomy, physiology, body mechanics, holistic health, and conscious movement.

As much as this knowledge increased my awareness and understanding, I still found myself perceiving, reacting, thinking, and feeling in ways that did not serve me. I tried to change and fix myself with all my willpower and discipline, but I had to realize—I could not force my healing.

After my first Breathwork experience, I knew I had found a missing piece of the puzzle—understanding trauma and conditioning through the lens of nervous system health and the unconscious complexity of our psyche. It turns out I also found my life’s purpose. In 2021, I trained as a FBR-Breathwork practitioner with Breathwork Bali. The training came at just the right time, as I had suffered a severe surf accident three weeks prior. FBR had a tremendous impact on supporting my recovery, allowing me to return to an empowered and free experience in the waves. It also profoundly influenced my relationship with my own body, movement and food, how I processed and integrated my past, and how I found new ways of relating to myself and others.

Through Breathwork, I learned to ride the waves of my emotions and past experiences to completion—and how to safely dive into the vast depths of my unconscious.

I truly believe that we can only meet people at the depth we have explored within ourselves. As a practitioner, that means I am continuously committed to my own journey—not only for my own unfolding but also in service of my clients.