Breathwork & Holistic Health
Pneuma is the Latin word for breath, or spirit — the vital energy at the heart of health and well-being. Simple tools for emotional resilience and creative inspiration, with Nick Dearman.
The meaning of Pneuma
Pneuma points to the vital, subtle spiritual energy which is the heart of health and well-being. While the metrics we use to measure health, by medical standards, tend to fluctuate, our connection to spirit ought to remain steady. It is from this spirit that we derive our joie de vivre — the simple joy of living.
This platform and its programs provide simple options for inspiration. I love the word inspire, because it means, simultaneously, to breathe in, to fill with spirit, and to be creatively enlivened. It is this quality of inspiration that really determines our quality of life.
In the age of optimization protocols, metric tracking, and technological overflow, we seek to keep it simple, and return to what really matters — how we inspire ourselves.
“Inspire” — to breathe in, to fill with spirit, and to be creatively enlivened.
Two foundations
Everything at Pneuma flows from two simple orientations — staying steady when life is hard, and filling with spirit when you feel flat.
Emotional Resilience
Breath-based practices to regulate the nervous system, meet stress with more capacity, and return to center.
Inspiration
Practices that rekindle creative energy, joy, and the simple pleasure of being alive — without the optimization noise.
Find your path
A short guided funnel to help you find the right entry point — whether you need grounding, spark, or both.
Choose the path that resonates — there is no wrong answer.
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Coaching
Structured breathwork series and holistic coaching for lasting change — not another optimization protocol.
Breathwork series
$450
Ten guided breathwork sessions — live or hybrid — building from nervous system regulation toward inspired, embodied living. A complete arc for emotional resilience and spiritual vitality.
Inquire & enrollHolistic health
$2,000
Three months of integrated coaching — breath, lifestyle, mindset, and spirit. For those ready to move beyond metrics and return to what actually determines quality of life: how you inspire yourself.
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A live-updated calendar of in-person classes and online public sessions.
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Learn at your pace
Self-paced courses hosted directly on this site — no third-party platform required.
Foundational breathwork for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and daily inspiration. Video lessons, guided practices, and simple integrations for real life.
Enroll — coming soonPractical breath, focus, and lifestyle tools for ADHD minds — without the performance-optimization circus. Real strategies for clarity, energy, and inspired action.
Enroll — coming soonMeet Nick
Hear directly from Nick about Pneuma, the philosophy behind the work, and what you can expect from classes, coaching, and courses.
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Holistic ecosystem
Pneuma sits within a broader practice of holistic health, death awareness, and inspired living.
Retreat
The Yoga of Death retreat is a deep immersion into mortality, meaning, and embodied practice — a natural complement to daily breathwork. Where Pneuma tends the subtle spirit of everyday life, Yoga of Death invites you to confront what matters most. Together they form a holistic arc: inspire yourself daily, and periodically return to the root of what gives life its weight and joy.
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Essays, reflections, and practical notes on breath, holistic health, ADHD, and the art of inspired living — written between classes and retreats.
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Work with Nick
Bring breathwork and holistic inspiration to your team, community, or organization. Custom formats available — from one-hour sessions to multi-day immersions.
Half-day or full-day breathwork intensives for groups seeking resilience and inspiration.
Talks and guided practices on breath, holistic health, ADHD, and inspired living.
On-site or virtual sessions for teams — practical tools, not wellness theater.
10-class packs and 3-month holistic programs for individuals ready to go deeper.