Restore Ease. Reawaken Flow. Reclaim Your Vital Light.
You’re not meant to live in tension or move through life on autopilot. At Block and Breathe, we gently support your body’s unwinding through intuitive, fascia-focused breath and movement—so you can dissolve restriction, recharge your energy, and live from your most resonant freedom.
When your body feels better, everything shifts.
Through breathwork, Block Therapy™, and energy healing, we help you create space—in your body and in your life. Space to breathe, to feel, and to be fully you.
These practices don’t just offer relief. They create lasting change—melting tension, freeing fascia, and restoring your natural flow—so you can move with more energy, more ease, and more presence. Because the more embodied you are, the freer you are.
More space. More flow. More you.
Ready to begin?
Welcome to our space
at the White Barn!
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."—Helen Keller
TESTIMONIALS
Upcoming Events
Breathe, Release, and Restore—Together.
Explore upcoming classes, workshops, and retreats designed to support you where you are. Whether you're looking for a one-time class or ongoing support, these goup experiences will help you unwind, recharge, and reconnect. Through breathwork, self-bodywork, and mindful movement, you'll leave feeling more grounded, energized, and in tune with yourself.
Block & Breathe Reset | Thursdays at 5:00 PM. Reset your body and breath with this gentle, fascia-focused class at Rhinebeck Yoga Center. Unwind your day feeling lighter, more open & more like yourself—from the inside out.
Breathwork Pop-Up | Active Meditation for Mind + Body. Refresh your energy, strengthen your resilience, and ease into deep rest. Our next session will be announced soon!
Breathwork Pop-Up | Active Meditation for Mind + Body. Refresh your energy, strengthen your resilience, and ease into deep rest. Our next session will be announced soon!
Free Guided Breathwork | Monthly on Tuesdays. Join us at Red Hook Community Center for a restorative breathwork session—a gift to the community. Next class is July 22.
Fall Members Retreat at Omega Institute | Oct 10 - 12, 2025. A special weekend of renewal, connection, and deep restoration for Omega Members. Relax, recharge, and enjoy—
just for you!
Fall Members Retreat at Omega Institute | Oct 10 - 12, 2025. A special weekend of renewal, connection, and deep restoration for Omega Members. Relax, recharge, and enjoy—just for you!
What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is a practice of conscious, connected breathing that taps into the body's natural ability to heal and access self-love. It's an active and powerful form of meditation.
While there are many styles of breathwork, at Block and Breathe we guide a two-stage pranayama breath— a technique passed on by David Elliott. This simple yet transformative method involves breathing through the mouth with a two-part inhalation: first into the low belly, then into the high chest, followed by a relaxed exhale. We continue to train with David regularly to deepen both our practice and the experience we offer.
The benefits of breathwork are far-reaching. It can ease stress, enhance emotional well-being, boost energy, improve sleep, foster deeper connection with yourself and others, and awaken a greater sense of awe, delight, and the ability to live fully from the heart.
Private & Group Sessions:
Breathwork & Block Therapy™
Personalized support to help you feel lighter, freer, and more connected—body to soul.
Release tension, restore balance, and reconnect with what matters—wherever you are.
These personalized one-on-one sessions are available in person at the serene White Barn, in your own home, or online.
We’ll focus on your unique needs—physical, emotional, or energetic—to help you feel grounded, open, and at ease. Whether you’re navigating chronic tension, emotional stress, or simply want to feel more like yourself again, we’ll create space for lasting, meaningful change.
Private Breathwork + Energy Healing Session
$150
/ 75 minutes
Ready to release stress and restore balance?
Guided breathwork moves emotional energy, releases limiting beliefs, and creates space for deep healing. Each session concludes with Reiki energy healing, leaving you feeling lighter, more balanced, and deeply restored.
Complete the short form below, and we'll follow up within 48 hours to help you personalize your private breathwork & energy healing session.
Bring Breathwork to Your Group
Ready to create something special for your group?
Tailored breathwork sessions bring your community together, fostering connection and transformation. Whether online or in-person, these experiences meet your group’s unique needs—leaving everyone feeling refreshed, centered, and inspired.
Complete the short form below, and we'll follow up within 48 hours to create a personalized Block and Breathe experience for your group.
What is Block Therapy™ ?
Block Therapy™ is a restorative, detoxifying form of self-bodywork that decompresses fascia, releases tension and creates space for your breath to flow more freely—helping you to move through life with greater ease.
Using a specially designed wooden block (or a tightly rolled-up towel), we adress adhesions in your connective tissue that build up from stress, injury, and aging.
Through conscious breathing, strategic block placement, and longer holds, restrictions in your body begin to melt away, softening the tissue, easing tension, and increasing circulation. With each position, you support better alignment, mobility, and tissue healing.
Block Therapy™ is about unlocking ease, strength, and balance—so you can move through life feeling refreshed, restored, and free.
The practice of Block Therapy™ is based on three pillars:
Create Space: Decompress and release fascial adhesions throughout the body using the block.
Inflate Space: Practice proper diaphragmatic breathing to expand the body’s internal space.
Maintain Space: Learn to strengthen the body’s foundation to support proper cellular alignment, improving posture and ease in daily life.
Private Block Therapy™ Session
$100
/ 75 minutes
Ready to feel more ease in your body?
Block Therapy™ is a unique self-bodywork method that melts tension, realigns your structure, and restores your natural flow. By decompressing fascia and improving alignment, it supports deep relaxation, embodied presence, and lasting ease.
Complete the short form below, and we'll follow up within 48 hours to personalize your private Block Therapy™ session.
Looking for tools to deepen your self-care? Discover the blocks and programs we recommend for alignment and ease HERE.
My Mission
At Block and Breathe, our mission is to help you move through life with more ease, balance, and freedom. Using breathwork, Block Therapy™, and grounding rituals, we create a welcoming, supportive space for deep release, renewal, and self-connection. Our intention is to equip you with simple, powerful tools to meet life’s challenges with resilience—so you can feel at home in your body and empowered in your life.
Core Values
Breathe Deep, Find Joy: Joy is already within you. With breathwork as the gateway, we help you reconnect to this inner wellspring—so you can navigate life with more energy, ease, and embodied presence.
Unblock Your Freedom: Freedom begins in the body. Using Block Therapy™ and breathwork, I we support the release of deep-seated tension—so you can move through life with more ease, grace, and embodied authenticity.
Flow with Balance: True balance begins with presence, not perfection. We weave breathwork, fascia release, and mindful movement to help you reconnect with your rhythm and cultivate a life that feels grounded, spacious, and whole.
My Story
Hello, I'm Diana Benz—a breathwork facilitator, Block Therapy™ instructor, and energy healer devoted to guiding you back to your natural balance, joy, and freedom. I believe in the profound power of listening to and nurturing the body, creating space for deep healing—guided by the breath as the key to lasting transformation.
Like many, my path has been shaped by navigating life's shifts and challenges. Yoga and Reiki were my early supports—especially yoga, which became my trusted medicine for physical and emotional well-being. But as I entered my 40s, I began facing puzzling health issues. My familiar practices no longer brought the relief they once did, and I found myself grappling with chronic pain, anxiety, and a growing sense of disconnection from my body.
That turning point led me to explore new paths for healing. That's when I found Breathwork—a deeply transformative practice of active meditation that opened me up to feeling and releasing emotions I hadn’t fully accessed before. It expanded my awareness and brought profound shifts in how I relate to my body and mind. I was instantly drawn in. Then came Block Therapy™—an innovative fascia decompression method rooted in diaphragmatic breathing and proper alignment. This powerful work relieved pain I once thought was permanent. Together, breathwork and Block Therapy lifted me to a level of vitality and inner peace I never imagined possible—and sparked my passion to share these gifts with others.
Today, I’m known as a devoted mother, guide, and space holder—offering a grounded presence, reverence for nature’s rhythms, and a deep curiosity for the human experience. I hold space for growth and transformation with warmth, compassion, and care.
We all face challenges—but beyond them lies the possibility of freedom and beauty. Healing begins when we welcome what’s ready to be felt. I’m honored to support your process as you return to yourself—one breath at a time.
Ready to breathe new life into the way you move and feel?
Let's explore how we can work together—book your free consultation today.
The White Barn
This beautiful space thanks to the generosity of Dr Angelo Castello at NY Spine & Wellness
Located at NY Spine & Wellness
20 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown,
NY 12526, USA
Get in Touch
Have a question? Curious about upcoming classes or retreats? Send us a note, and we'll keep you in the loop on new offerings, special events, and more.
We'd love to hear from you!
Medical Disclaimer: Breathwork and Block Therapy™ are powerful practices that support self-discovery, release, and transformation. Breathwork uses intentional breath and music to help you access a deeper, expanded state of awareness, while Block Therapy™ helps release tension, improve alignment, and restore balance by decompressing connective tissue. Both practices may bring up strong emotions or physical sensations as your body and mind release stored tension. It’s important to note that additional support may be helpful afterward. Always consult with a medical professional before engaging in any new physical or wellness practice, especially if you have any pre-existing conditions.
