About BreathingCold Bali
BreathingCold is a human-centered method that uses breath, cold, movement, and relationship to restore nervous system regulation, radical responsibility, and emotional truth.
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A Return to Human Aliveness
BreathingCold Bali is a humanācentered school of transformation devoted to restoring the natural intelligence of the body, the breath, and the human heart. Rooted in breathwork, cold exposure, movement, and relational mastery, their work guides people back into nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of inner truth.
At its core, BreathingCold is a living practice of radical responsibility, embodied leadership, and humanātoāhuman connection. Every session ā whether a retreat, a facilitator training, or a corporate immersion ā is held with precision, warmth, and a profound respect for the human experience.
MEET ALEXANDRE
Ten years ago I was a failing, fully shut-down businessman with two beautiful children and zero connection to my own body. My back had hurt every day for 25 years. I hadn't cried in three decades. My partner told me I was there but not present ā I didn't even know what that meant.
She gave me an ultimatum: therapy, or she was leaving. I tried talking to someone but it did not help - so I went to a breathwork session instead, mostly to prove a point. I remember judging the crystals and the feathers. I remember rolling my eyes every two minutes.
All it took was ONE BREATH. I was crying for the first time in thirty years, and something in me that had been frozen since childhood started to thaw.
I thought if someone like me can have such an experience, then I had to dedicate my life to the Breath.
So here I am. I'm not a superhero, and I've stopped pretending to be one.
What I do know: breath, community, letting go of judgement, approaching life with curiosity and compassion, taking radical responsibility and revealing your experience will change your life faster than almost anything else available to you. I've watched it happen for over thousands of people in my workshops and trained hundreds of facilitators to do the same work ā one of them was the therapist who sent me to that first session.
I live in Bali with my kids, my incredible partner, my dogs and cats, and a nervous system that's finally on my side. Come as you are. That's the only requirement.
The 4 pillars of BreathingCold
What they do
* Breathwork Training ā teaching individuals and facilitators to work with the breath as a tool for healing, clarity, and emotional liberation.
* Cold Exposure Practices ā cultivating resilience, presence, and nervous system strength through guided iceābath experiences.
* Embodied Movement ā reconnecting people with their bodies, instincts, and inner alignment.
* Relational Work ā deepening communication, trust, and emotional honesty through humanātoāhuman practices.
* Corporate Team Immersions ā strengthening team spirit, unity, and leadership through shared challenge and connection.
What clients go home with
Across hundreds of reviews and shared stories, clients consistently describe leaving BreathingCold Bali with:
* Aliveness ā a renewed sense of energy, vitality, and inner spark.
* Alignment ā clarity in their choices, values, and direction.
* Happiness ā a lightness that comes from emotional release and nervous system balance.
* Coming Home to Self ā a deep reconnection with their truth, intuition, and inner safety.
* Emotional Freedom ā the ability to feel without fear and breathe through lifeās challenges.
* Stronger Relationships ā more openness, honesty, and compassion in how they relate to others.
* Team Spirit & Unity ā for corporate groups, a renewed sense of trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.
What people say about us
Haya
2 weeks ago
I'd been wanting to try a breathing session for a while, and it took me a long time to find the right person. During my next vacation, I decided to go with Alex because I wanted a professional I could trust, someone I could trust, not just someone advertised at the usual tourist spots.
And I was absolutely right! The session exceeded all my expectations. I felt a connection I'd never experienced before, to the point where I didn't want it to end. The connection I felt during and after the session is indescribable; you have to experience it yourself to understand it.
Alex is a wonderful personāunderstanding, respectful, and incredibly skilled. He creates a safe environment that allows you to focus completely and not be distracted by anything else.
I highly recommend everyone try this experience with him without hesitation.
And I was absolutely right! The session exceeded all my expectations. I felt a connection I'd never experienced before, to the point where I didn't want it to end. The connection I felt during and after the session is indescribable; you have to experience it yourself to understand it.
Alex is a wonderful personāunderstanding, respectful, and incredibly skilled. He creates a safe environment that allows you to focus completely and not be distracted by anything else.
I highly recommend everyone try this experience with him without hesitation.
Sandra Wouters
3 weeks ago
The training was incredibly powerful, insightful, and transformative. I gained a much deeper understanding of myself, the mechanisms of breathing, and the profound impact breath can have on the body and mind.
Alexandre is highly skilled and creates a safe, supportive space while respecting each personās individual rhythm. The experience was also incredibly rich in human connection and meaningful encounters.
A huge thank you Alexandre for everything 🙏
Alexandre is highly skilled and creates a safe, supportive space while respecting each personās individual rhythm. The experience was also incredibly rich in human connection and meaningful encounters.
A huge thank you Alexandre for everything 🙏
Margaux
3 weeks ago
I took part in Alex's three-week training in August, originally hoping to get certified and to dive deep into the technical side of things ā I've always been drawn to understanding how the human body and mind actually work, and that's exactly what I asked about on the info call before signing up.
What I didn't expect was to be so moved by the depth of the exchanges, and by Alex's own vulnerability and authenticity. I've done a lot of coaching and training before, and I have never seen a facilitator be so genuinely human and real. I can't thank him enough ā because of that, I had a real breakthrough about how powerful it is to be authentic and unashamed of showing vulnerability. His openness gave every participant permission to drop their guard and go much deeper in their own process.
I arrived at this training bleach-blonde, with fake nails, and a sharp, controlling way of holding myself. I left having cut my hair, reconnected with my natural color, ditched the fake nails, and given myself permission to be present and to do things for myself ā to let go of pressure and simply be. I feel far more grounded in my everyday life now, and it shows in my relationships and in my work as a coach; reconnecting with that authenticity was essential for me professionally.
I also came away with a huge amount of real content and information, which was equally important to me. So this training is both serious and rich in substance, and deeply, powerfully transformative. I would recommend it a thousand times over to anyone who wants to strip away what isn't real, reconnect with themselves, and become an ethical, engaged, and authentic coach.
What I didn't expect was to be so moved by the depth of the exchanges, and by Alex's own vulnerability and authenticity. I've done a lot of coaching and training before, and I have never seen a facilitator be so genuinely human and real. I can't thank him enough ā because of that, I had a real breakthrough about how powerful it is to be authentic and unashamed of showing vulnerability. His openness gave every participant permission to drop their guard and go much deeper in their own process.
I arrived at this training bleach-blonde, with fake nails, and a sharp, controlling way of holding myself. I left having cut my hair, reconnected with my natural color, ditched the fake nails, and given myself permission to be present and to do things for myself ā to let go of pressure and simply be. I feel far more grounded in my everyday life now, and it shows in my relationships and in my work as a coach; reconnecting with that authenticity was essential for me professionally.
I also came away with a huge amount of real content and information, which was equally important to me. So this training is both serious and rich in substance, and deeply, powerfully transformative. I would recommend it a thousand times over to anyone who wants to strip away what isn't real, reconnect with themselves, and become an ethical, engaged, and authentic coach.
Jason
3 weeks ago
I came to Alex and Breathing Cold (The Lost Art of Being Human) to deepen my understanding of breathwork and learn how to become a better facilitator.
What I didnāt expect was how much the training would change my understanding of relationship.
One of the deepest lessons I took from Alex is that relationship is relationship. Whether Iām facilitating a breathwork journey, sitting across from a friend, connecting with a partner, or simply meeting another human being the way I show up is the same.
And perhaps most importantly, the way I show up in relationship with others is deeply connected to the way I show up in relationship with myself.
The three weeks were far more than learning breathing techniques. They were an invitation to look honestly at myself my patterns, my emotions, my stories, my strengths and my limitations and to experience what it really means to be present with another person without needing to fix, control or change what is happening.
Alex has a rare ability to create an environment where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable while still being challenged to grow. He teaches from experience and embodiment rather than simply from theory. He doesn't just teach you how to facilitate breathwork; he teaches you how to be in relationship.
That distinction has changed the way I see facilitation.
Iām leaving this training with far more than a facilitator qualification. Iām leaving with a deeper understanding of myself, a stronger connection to my own breath, and a much clearer understanding that the quality of the space I hold for another person can only ever be as honest as the relationship I have with myself.
Alex, thank you for the depth of what you teach, the space you hold, and the way you walk the path yourself.
Iām incredibly grateful I found my way to Breathing Cold.
Jason Mobberley
New Zealand
What I didnāt expect was how much the training would change my understanding of relationship.
One of the deepest lessons I took from Alex is that relationship is relationship. Whether Iām facilitating a breathwork journey, sitting across from a friend, connecting with a partner, or simply meeting another human being the way I show up is the same.
And perhaps most importantly, the way I show up in relationship with others is deeply connected to the way I show up in relationship with myself.
The three weeks were far more than learning breathing techniques. They were an invitation to look honestly at myself my patterns, my emotions, my stories, my strengths and my limitations and to experience what it really means to be present with another person without needing to fix, control or change what is happening.
Alex has a rare ability to create an environment where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable while still being challenged to grow. He teaches from experience and embodiment rather than simply from theory. He doesn't just teach you how to facilitate breathwork; he teaches you how to be in relationship.
That distinction has changed the way I see facilitation.
Iām leaving this training with far more than a facilitator qualification. Iām leaving with a deeper understanding of myself, a stronger connection to my own breath, and a much clearer understanding that the quality of the space I hold for another person can only ever be as honest as the relationship I have with myself.
Alex, thank you for the depth of what you teach, the space you hold, and the way you walk the path yourself.
Iām incredibly grateful I found my way to Breathing Cold.
Jason Mobberley
New Zealand
Charly Murat
4 months ago
I didn't really know what to expect before joining Alex's breathwork session on Gili Air. Curiosity brought me there, and I'm genuinely glad it did.
I left the session feeling more aligned, grounded, and aware of the path I still have ahead of me. The experience was both powerful and insightful, offering space for reflection and personal growth.
Alex is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely caring. His calm presence creates a safe and supportive environment where you can fully trust the process and explore at your own pace.
Thank you for this meaningful experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious about breathwork or looking to reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
I left the session feeling more aligned, grounded, and aware of the path I still have ahead of me. The experience was both powerful and insightful, offering space for reflection and personal growth.
Alex is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely caring. His calm presence creates a safe and supportive environment where you can fully trust the process and explore at your own pace.
Thank you for this meaningful experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious about breathwork or looking to reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
Shrey Gupta
4 months ago
Alexās 2 day retreat was a great reset of the nervous system, learnt so much about the human body and mind. Going back with some amazing tools to use in everyday life for optimising my health and fitness. The location of his house is serene and just so calming.
Sirisha Gondi
5 months ago
I genuinely love everything about the journey in breathing cold and how i birthed my own self into my own world way more aware and compassionate to engage back into my life. The community, the people, the food, small somatics, education and support all 10/10 and safety also. I felt safe and when in doubt i was held. breathing cold Bali and Alex deck will be very special for it continues to birth beautiful beings into the world, i love love love my journey with breathing cold.
Dave Morris
7 months ago
This was my second time joining Alex at his retreat in Ubud.
Together with his wonderful assistant Isabel, Alex creates a calm, safe, and comforting space that invites authentic connection with both the group and yourself. The environment feels open, allowing vulnerability to arise naturally without pressure.
The combination of breathwork, ice baths, and authentic communication is guided with care and expertise, and you will come away enriched with new methods of self-care.
If you're after a transformative experience, mixed with plenty of fun and new connections, come to Breathing Cold. You won't regret it!
Together with his wonderful assistant Isabel, Alex creates a calm, safe, and comforting space that invites authentic connection with both the group and yourself. The environment feels open, allowing vulnerability to arise naturally without pressure.
The combination of breathwork, ice baths, and authentic communication is guided with care and expertise, and you will come away enriched with new methods of self-care.
If you're after a transformative experience, mixed with plenty of fun and new connections, come to Breathing Cold. You won't regret it!
Rahul Kumar
7 months ago
My experience at Breathing Cold Bali with Alex was quietly transformational, not because of dramatic emotional release, but because of the shift in perspective it created. The space felt warm, playful, and safe, which allowed the breathwork to move beyond technique into real nervous system reset, helping me release stored stress in a grounded way. The ice bath was the deeper teacher, confronting control, softening resistance, and discovering calm inside discomfort. It wasnāt hype or forced catharsis; it was simple, honest work that left me lighter, clearer, and more resilient, with a renewed understanding that strength comes not from fighting stress, but from surrendering to it.
The surroundings of the home a makes you inspired by nature and the vegan food, I fell in love with it. Absolutely recommended when you are in Ubud
The surroundings of the home a makes you inspired by nature and the vegan food, I fell in love with it. Absolutely recommended when you are in Ubud
loz taylor
12 months ago
I did Alex's training in April 2025 and this course has been the BEST investment I've EVER made in myself. A deep desire to learn more about the power of breathwork and ice baths is was initially drew me to Alex's course, but I came away with more than I could of ever imagined. I could honestly write pages and pages about my experience. The amount of safety and trust I felt in the container Alex created, allowed me to go deep and fully trust the process. I learnt so much about myself and my triggers and received tools and lessons that I know will ripple out into the rest of my life. This course is magic. It gave me permission to drop my mask, allow myself to be fully seen in all my vulnerability and doing all this within a community of others also doing the same was so SO powerful for me. Started out as strangers, and I left with friends who will hold a place in my heart forever. Thank you Alex, I am forever grateful!!
Jane Brown
12 months ago
Iāve been absolutely loving Alexās 11-week online course. The videos, filmed with the gentle sounds and scenery of Bali behind him, instantly calm my nervous system and create a peaceful space to learn and reflect.
Alex is a natural teacher oozing authenticity, you can truly feel his passion for this modality. What I love most is that heās not trying to be a āguruā like so many others selling courses. His wisdom comes from lived experience, science, and genuine embodiment.
All of his teachings are invitations, not instructions. He encourages you to explore and discover what works best for you and your own nervous system. The conversations heās shared with authors are so rich and insightful, especially the one with Peter Levine on healing trauma and spiritual growth, which deeply resonated with me as someone passionate about trauma work.
Even though Iāve studied Breathwork for a couple years now, Iām still taking away new insights each week. Whether youāre just starting your Breathwork journey or have been on it for years, this 11-week course will meet you exactly where you are.
You wonāt be disappointed. ✌🏼
Alex is a natural teacher oozing authenticity, you can truly feel his passion for this modality. What I love most is that heās not trying to be a āguruā like so many others selling courses. His wisdom comes from lived experience, science, and genuine embodiment.
All of his teachings are invitations, not instructions. He encourages you to explore and discover what works best for you and your own nervous system. The conversations heās shared with authors are so rich and insightful, especially the one with Peter Levine on healing trauma and spiritual growth, which deeply resonated with me as someone passionate about trauma work.
Even though Iāve studied Breathwork for a couple years now, Iām still taking away new insights each week. Whether youāre just starting your Breathwork journey or have been on it for years, this 11-week course will meet you exactly where you are.
You wonāt be disappointed. ✌🏼
Basak Aytekin
1 year ago
It is one of a kind experience in my life. Something switched and changed. Got all the energy back to myself I have been spending for others after 3 hours session with Alex. I cannot thank enough and describe my gratitude. I needed this.
X B
1 year ago
I didnāt join this training to become a breathwork & ice bath facilitator, that was just a bonus. I came because I was stuck in fear, buried under years of pain, and completely disconnected from who I really was. Something about Alex's approach called me in and gave me hope.
His use of breathwork and ice baths goes way beyond physical benefits ā itās about emotional release, trauma healing, and deep reconnection with the Self. And thatās exactly what I experienced in the environment he created for us, in which I felt safer than anywhere I had ever been to just be ME.
Through this training, I remembered who I am. It helped me to see myself clearly again, uncover what is blocking my growth, and begin to let it go. It felt like years of therapy in three powerful weeks. I came home stronger and with something to fight for: my Self.
His use of breathwork and ice baths goes way beyond physical benefits ā itās about emotional release, trauma healing, and deep reconnection with the Self. And thatās exactly what I experienced in the environment he created for us, in which I felt safer than anywhere I had ever been to just be ME.
Through this training, I remembered who I am. It helped me to see myself clearly again, uncover what is blocking my growth, and begin to let it go. It felt like years of therapy in three powerful weeks. I came home stronger and with something to fight for: my Self.
Payal Vani
1 year ago
Dear Alex,
These 21 days of breathwork training have been nothing short of transformative for me. Iāve had the privilege of exploring various healing modalities before, but this experience was truly unlike any other. Through your guidance, I didnāt just learn to breathe ā I remembered how to connect with myself in a way I never had before.
I reconnected with my body, my emotions, my thoughts ā even the parts of me I once ignored or overlooked. This journey brought me home to myself. It deepened my connection not only to my purpose, but also to my desires, my truth, and to what I genuinely feel about life and about me.
Breath ā something we take for granted every moment ā took on an entirely new meaning. It became my anchor, my teacher, my bridge to awareness. I realized I had been breathing all my life, but never really known how to breathe. And the day I understood the power of my breathā¦ I began to understand the value of my life.
Since this training, I feel calmer, sharper, and more present. My mind and heart are no longer in conflict ā they are now working in harmony. Iāve learned how to balance feeling deeply and thinking clearly. Iāve begun to act with awareness, and I can feel how beautifully thatās shaping my life.
My reactions have softened. Iāve become more loving, more compassionate ā especially towards myself. And that, I believe, is one of the greatest gifts any training can offer.
Alex my mentor , a person who doesnāt just teach ā he embodies. He holds space with a rare kind of presence that feels safe, honest, and deeply human. He leads without ego, guides without judgment, and listens without filters. With Alex, I didnāt feel the pressure to be more ā I felt the permission to be fully myself , just being me .. His authenticity, neutrality, and grounded energy make him not just a coach but a channel through which transformation gently unfolds..a person whoās always there to help you to grow and evolve.
Thank you for holding such a powerful, sacred space. Thank you for your wisdom, your presence, and the depth you bring to your work. This experience will always stay with meā¦
With deep respect and gratitude,
Love and a big hug
Payal Vani
These 21 days of breathwork training have been nothing short of transformative for me. Iāve had the privilege of exploring various healing modalities before, but this experience was truly unlike any other. Through your guidance, I didnāt just learn to breathe ā I remembered how to connect with myself in a way I never had before.
I reconnected with my body, my emotions, my thoughts ā even the parts of me I once ignored or overlooked. This journey brought me home to myself. It deepened my connection not only to my purpose, but also to my desires, my truth, and to what I genuinely feel about life and about me.
Breath ā something we take for granted every moment ā took on an entirely new meaning. It became my anchor, my teacher, my bridge to awareness. I realized I had been breathing all my life, but never really known how to breathe. And the day I understood the power of my breathā¦ I began to understand the value of my life.
Since this training, I feel calmer, sharper, and more present. My mind and heart are no longer in conflict ā they are now working in harmony. Iāve learned how to balance feeling deeply and thinking clearly. Iāve begun to act with awareness, and I can feel how beautifully thatās shaping my life.
My reactions have softened. Iāve become more loving, more compassionate ā especially towards myself. And that, I believe, is one of the greatest gifts any training can offer.
Alex my mentor , a person who doesnāt just teach ā he embodies. He holds space with a rare kind of presence that feels safe, honest, and deeply human. He leads without ego, guides without judgment, and listens without filters. With Alex, I didnāt feel the pressure to be more ā I felt the permission to be fully myself , just being me .. His authenticity, neutrality, and grounded energy make him not just a coach but a channel through which transformation gently unfolds..a person whoās always there to help you to grow and evolve.
Thank you for holding such a powerful, sacred space. Thank you for your wisdom, your presence, and the depth you bring to your work. This experience will always stay with meā¦
With deep respect and gratitude,
Love and a big hug
Payal Vani
Johnny Hansom
1 year ago
Iāll be honest - I was skeptical about how much breathwork can work in general, never mind in just 3 hours, but equally I was intrigued given all the hype around it so I contacted Alex for a session when I was travelling to Bali.
One word - wow. Itās difficult to articulate what happened during our session but I was able to access parts of myself that Iāve never been able to before, not through any therapy or other techniques.
From the start Alex created such an open and relaxed atmosphere, nothing felt forced, he explained how the session would work without pushing any expectation on what I should or should not be feeling.
I was surprised at how quickly I was able to immerse myself in the session, be fully present and let go of a lot of anger, sadness and frustration all through the power of breath. Having done ice baths before it was actually great to learn a technique that was so much more impactful and was a great way to finish the session.
The experience has definitely ignited me to start being serious about incorporating breathwork in to my routine. If I can achieve as much as I did in 3 hours Iāll definitely be looking to do the 3 week course as soon as I can.
One word - wow. Itās difficult to articulate what happened during our session but I was able to access parts of myself that Iāve never been able to before, not through any therapy or other techniques.
From the start Alex created such an open and relaxed atmosphere, nothing felt forced, he explained how the session would work without pushing any expectation on what I should or should not be feeling.
I was surprised at how quickly I was able to immerse myself in the session, be fully present and let go of a lot of anger, sadness and frustration all through the power of breath. Having done ice baths before it was actually great to learn a technique that was so much more impactful and was a great way to finish the session.
The experience has definitely ignited me to start being serious about incorporating breathwork in to my routine. If I can achieve as much as I did in 3 hours Iāll definitely be looking to do the 3 week course as soon as I can.
Mila
1 year ago
I absolutely loved the 2-day workshop with Alex. It's truly incredible how much can shift in terms of mindset during such a short time with right support. The biggest gift for me was being able to let go of my resistance (ice) and need for control (breathwork).
If you are looking for a safe and loving space to challenge yourself, learn tools for new daily habits and have a whole lot of fun doing so, Breathingcold is your place š
If you are looking for a safe and loving space to challenge yourself, learn tools for new daily habits and have a whole lot of fun doing so, Breathingcold is your place š
Jared Goldstein
1 year ago
What a beautiful gift. Alex didnāt just teach me the about philosophies, theories and benefits of breathwork and ice baths. He didnāt just show me breathwork and ice bath techniques. Alex guided me to reconnect with my most-true self. His teachings showed me how beautifully posssible it is to be my own healer; That living my best life and being my best self are much more attainable and realistic than I could have imagined. Alex doesnāt teach us how to change. He helps us become ourselves. And he does this with humbleness, fun and a nourishing touch of silliness here and there. Most importantly, he does this with joy. His love for his life, his pupils and the journey of breath-work and ice baths are evidenced by the joy with which he conducts himself.
Thank you, Alex🙏🏼. Iām looking forward to the unwritten chapters of my breath-work, self-discovery and self-love journey.
Thank you, Alex🙏🏼. Iām looking forward to the unwritten chapters of my breath-work, self-discovery and self-love journey.
Barkha Agarwal
1 year ago
I attended the 21-day Breathwork Facilitator Training with Breathing Cold, and it was an experience Iāll never forget. It was so much more than just a training ā it helped me connect deeply with myself and learn how to live more fully. The space felt really safe and supportive throughout. Alex made it easy for us to be open and vulnerable, and Iām so grateful to have a mentor like him. Thank you, Alex, for everything!
AurƩlie D.
1 year ago
I had a truly transformative two-day experience. The kind of weekend I wish I could give myself every year. Revisiting the fundamentals of breathwork and discovering the benefits of ice baths was powerful. I explored new practices for connecting with my emotions and with others. Sharing all of this in a group setting made it even more meaningful. I reconnected with what really matters. I allowed myself to let go, to forgive, and to end the weekend feeling light and ready to shine. Thanks you Alex