There are moments in life that shift the course of everything that follows. For Danny Veerman, founder of Soul Breath Mallorca, that moment came on March 17, 2023, when his daughter Sarah passed away in Austria. Faced with unbearable grief, he found himself standing on the edge of despair—until a quiet inner voice urged him to simply breathe. That simple act became his anchor.

For months afterward, Danny practiced conscious connected breathing every day. It became both an outlet for his pain and a place of solace. Through tears, screams, and the raw ache of loss, he also found moments of calm and even bliss. Breathwork, which he had first encountered years earlier at an Ayahuasca retreat, revealed itself as not just a tool but a lifeline. As he now says with quiet certainty: “My breathwork saved my life.”

From Lawyer to Healer

Danny’s path to this work has been anything but linear. For three decades he lived and worked as a lawyer in the Netherlands, until in 2010 he decided to step away from courtroom battles and train as a mediator. The shift from adversarial argument to collaborative resolution awakened a new interest: the psychology of conflict. By 2016, he had trained as a coach, eventually focusing on couples counselling.

Music, too, was always part of his life—he played in bands (The Love Handles and a JJ Cale tribute group) and loved spending time on his boat, Elvis, exploring the canals of Amsterdam. But when Sarah died, everything changed. Coaching, counselling, and music remained important, but grief and breathwork together redirected him toward a deeper mission.

Breathwork as Transformation

So what exactly is breathwork? At its core, it is the conscious use of breathing techniques to influence the nervous system. As Danny explains, “By breathing high in the chest you can induce your parasympathetic nervous system, releasing adrenaline and alertness. By breathing slowly, with long out-breaths, you calm the body. Most people don’t realise they carry this powerful tool within them.”

In the conscious connected breathing sessions he now facilitates, Danny guides people into a state where the thinking mind quiets and the subconscious emerges. Here, memories and emotions long stored in the body can be accessed, processed, and released. The results can be profound: breakthroughs in personal healing, emotional release, or simply deep relaxation.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, breathwork is somatic—working with the body rather than just cognition. “When you talk, the conscious mind is at work, and people sometimes hide behind answers they think are acceptable,” Danny explains. “Breathwork bypasses that filter, activating the subconscious where the real stories are stored.”

A Mission Shaped by Loss

Danny has trained in 9D Breathwork, a transformative practice combining music, guidance, and multi-sensory stimulation over 90 minutes. His sessions attract people from all walks of life: hotel owners, yacht crew, airline pilots, young seekers, and even other breathwork teachers. Some arrive seeking healing from trauma or grief, others simply curious, and many leave with a sense of release they didn’t expect.

His mission, born from personal tragedy, is clear: “I want to dedicate my life to helping people connect with others and (re)connect with themselves.” This includes his coaching work, often weaving breathwork into couples counselling. For those who struggle to express emotions, a breathwork session before coaching can open doors that talking alone cannot.

Danny believes passionately that awareness of breath should begin in childhood. Having lived with asthma and years of heavy medication, he often wonders how his life might have been different if a breath coach had guided him early on. “It would be amazing if parents paid attention to how their children breathe,” he says.

Grief, Growth, and Guidance

Danny doesn’t pretend grief is something to “get over.” Instead, he sees it as growth: “The grief for the loss of my daughter stays, but I have grown bigger.” He gives himself permission to speak of Sarah when he feels ready, and also permission not to answer when it is too much. It’s a balance of openness and self-protection, one he encourages others to honour.

His guiding philosophy is written on his skin: Memento Mori and Amor Fati—“Remember, this life will end, so live it fully. Love your fate.” Sarah, he says, is with him every day, and he honours her by living joyfully and helping others find healing through breath.

My Experience at Soul Breath Mallorca

If you have ever wondered whether breathwork could help you, let me add my own experience. From the moment you arrive at Danny’s sanctuary in Mallorca, you feel held in a safe and healing space surrounded by nature and tranquility. His sessions are masterfully guided, combining music and technique to take you on a journey inward.

What struck me most was how natural it felt to let go under his guidance. His own story—his pain, resilience, and wisdom—infuses the space with authenticity. In a single session, you begin to sense the possibility of release from old blockages, even from places within yourself you didn’t know existed.

Danny’s 9D Breathwork is not just a technique—it is a healing art. For me, it was a profound journey back to a more authentic version of myself, lighter and clearer. The space held, the place and the overall experience truly feels like finding a little piece of heaven in Mallorca.

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