EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 35 MIN
One Breath Can Change Everything: Healing, Intimacy, and Non-Ordinary States with Claudia Nanino
from Deeper With Darshana · host Darshana Avila
In this episode, Darshana is joined by Claudia Nanino, a master breathwork facilitator, crystal curator, and guide into non-ordinary states of consciousness, for a rich conversation about breath as a portal to healing, embodiment, intimacy, and self-forgiveness.Claudia shares her personal story of divorce, infidelity, shame, and reckoning, and how conscious breathwork became the turning point that allowed her to release emotional charge, reconnect with her body, and reclaim her life force. Together, Darshana and Claudia explore breath not as a performance or optimization tool, but as a simple, profound, and accessible path back to presence.In this episode, we talked about:How a single breath can begin to regulate the nervous systemThe science behind six intentional breaths and measurable stress reductionQuality over quantity in self-care and healing practicesClaudia’s journey through divorce, shame, and self-forgivenessInfidelity as an attempt to meet unmet needsBreathwork as a catalyst for emotional release and integrationConscious breathwork as a non-ordinary state of consciousnessThe difference between breathwork styles and conscious breathworkBreathwork as an alternative or complement to psychedelicsWhy subtle, peaceful experiences are just as valuable as cathartic onesThe relationship between breath, embodiment, and intimacyRelaxation as a foundation for arousal and pleasureSlowing the breath to deepen erotic connectionBreath as an accessible embodiment practice for modern nervous systemsAbout Claudia:Claudia Nanino is a master breathwork facilitator, crystal curator, and an explorer of non-ordinary states of consciousness. She found her way along this path after western approaches to healing from a devastating divorce and struggles with addictive behavior left her disconnected from her heart and out of alignment. After encountering Conscious Breathwork, which took her personal healing journey to the next level, she completed a 250+ hour apprenticeship, plus trauma informed and healing with psychedelics training, and is now fully devoted to helping others heal, forgive and love themselves fully. Connect with Claudia:Website: https://www.amarsi.love/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amarsi.claudia | https://www.instagram.com/claudiananino | https://www.instagram.com/amarsi.crystals Retreats and virtual offerings available through her websiteClaudia offers a welcome discount for first-time sessions and sliding scale options to ensure accessibility.Connect with Darshana:DarshanaAvila.com/offerings for courses and details about her private practiceDarshanaAvila.com/community to enter the Galgasm community hub full of free resourcesYouTube.com/@darshana_avila for tons of inspired lessons, interviews and more
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In this episode, Darshana is joined by Claudia Nanino, a master breathwork facilitator, crystal curator, and guide into non-ordinary states of consciousness, for a rich conversation about breath as a portal to healing, embodiment, intimacy, and self-forgiveness.Claudia shares her personal story of divorce, infidelity, shame, and reckoning, and how conscious breathwork became the turning point that allowed her to release emotional charge, reconnect with her body, and reclaim her life force. Together, Darshana and Claudia explore breath not as a performance or optimization tool, but as a simple, profound, and accessible path back to presence.In this episode, we talked about:How a single breath can begin to regulate the nervous systemThe science behind six intentional breaths and measurable stress reductionQuality over quantity in self-care and healing practicesClaudia’s journey through divorce, shame, and self-forgivenessInfidelity as an attempt to meet unmet needsBreathwork as a catalyst for emotional release and integrationConscious breathwork as a non-ordinary state of consciousnessThe difference between breathwork styles and conscious breathworkBreathwork as an alternative or complement to psychedelicsWhy subtle, peaceful experiences are just as valuable as cathartic onesThe relationship between breath, embodiment, and intimacyRelaxation as a foundation for arousal and pleasureSlowing the breath to deepen erotic connectionBreath as an accessible embodiment practice for modern nervous systemsAbout Claudia:Claudia Nanino is a master breathwork facilitator, crystal curator, and an explorer of non-ordinary states of consciousness. She found her way along this path after western approaches to healing from a devastating divorce and struggles with addictive behavior left her disconnected from her heart and out of alignment. After encountering Conscious Breathwork, which took her personal healing journey to the next level, she completed a 250+ hour apprenticeship, plus trauma informed and healing with psychedelics training, and is now fully devoted to helping others heal, forgive and love themselves fully. Connect with Claudia:Website: https://www.amarsi.love/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amarsi.claudia | https://www.instagram.com/claudiananino | https://www.instagram.com/amarsi.crystals Retreats and virtual offerings available through her websiteClaudia offers a welcome discount for first-time sessions and sliding scale options to ensure accessibility.Connect with Darshana:DarshanaAvila.com/offerings for courses and details about her private practiceDarshanaAvila.com/community to enter the Galgasm community hub full of free resourcesYouTube.com/@darshana_avila for tons of inspired lessons, interviews and more
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