Experience the Freedom of a Lighter, More Energized You

You don’t have to live with tension, stiffness, or stress weighing you down.

At Block and Breathe, I guide you through simple, powerful techniques to release

tightness, boost energy, and help you move through life with more ease and freedom.


Life feels better when your body feels better.

Through breathwork, Block Therapy™, and energy healing, I guide you to release what’s holding you back—whether it’s physical tension, emotional stress, or low energy—so you can reconnect with yourself and feel your best.


These practices create lasting change, helping you relax, recharge, and move with more ease, freedom, and joy.


Ready to take the next step?

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Welcome to our new 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

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TESTIMONIALS

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Upcoming Events

Light blue budding branches framing the 'Upcoming Events' title, symbolizing growth and new beginnings.

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, and more like yourself — from the inside out.

New Moon 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!

New Moon 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 June 17.

Fall Members Retreat at Omega | 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 | 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 various styles of breathwork, the one that I teach is the two-stage pranayama breath, a technique I learned from David Elliott. This simple yet transformative method involves breathing through the mouth with a two-stage inhalation: first into the low belly, then into the high chest, followed by a relaxed exhalation. I continue to train regularly with David to deepen both my practice and my teaching.


The benefits of breathwork are far-reaching. It can ease stress, enhance emotional well-being, boost energy, improve sleep, foster a deeper connection with yourself and others and awaken a greater sense of awe, delight, and the ability to live fully from the heart.

Resting breathers in the final phase of a breathwork session, creating a peaceful and restorative atmosphere.Resting breathers in the final phase of a breathwork session, creating a peaceful and restorative atmosphere.


Private Sessions

In-Person Breathwork & Block Therapy™


Experience one-on-one sessions designed to release tension, restore balance, and invite ease. Available at the serene White Barn or in the comfort of your own home, these sessions address your unique needs, helping you feel grounded, energized, and clear. Whether you're working through physical tension, emotional stress, or seeking deeper connection, we'll work together to create lasting change.


Private Breathwork + Energy Healing Session

$150

/ 75 minutes


Calming private breathwork session setup, creating a peaceful space for deep healing and relaxation.

Want 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.


Share a few details below, and I'll be in touch within 48 hours to personalize your private breathwork + energy healing session.

Bring Breathwork to Your Group

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Want 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.


Share a few details below, and I'll be in touch within 48 hours to create a personalized experience for your group.

What is Block Therapy™ ?

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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


Diana resting and smiling with a Block Therapy™ block under her side ribs, demonstrating a calming and restorative technique.

Want to feel more ease in your body?

Block Therapy™ is a unique self-bodywork method that releases tension, realigns your body, and restores natural flow. By decompressing connective tissue and improving alignment, it supports relaxation, deeper connection, and a lasting sense of ease.


Share a few details below, and I'll be in touch within 48 hours to personalize your private Block Therapy™ session.


Looking for tools to deepen your self-care? Discover the blocks and programs I recommend for alignment and ease HERE.

My Mission

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At Block and Breathe, my mission is to help you move through life with more ease, balance, and freedom. Using breathwork, Block Therapy™, and simple rituals, I create a safe and welcoming space for deep release, renewal, and self-connection. My goal is to equip you with tools to meet life’s challenges with resilienceso you can feel at home in your body and empowered in your life.

Core Values

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Breathe Deep, Find Joy: Joy is a natural part of who you are. Through breathwork, I help you tap into this inner wellspring—so you can meet life with more energy, ease, and connection.

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Unblock Your Freedom: True freedom begins when you release the physical and emotional tension that’s been holding you back. Through Block Therapy™ and breathwork, I help you clear what’s stuck—so you can move with ease, grace, and authenticity.

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Flow with Balance: Balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about honoring your rhythm. I blend breathwork, gentle movement, and self-awareness practices to guide you toward a life that feels grounded, spacious, and deeply fulfilling.

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My Story

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See my credentials & trainings and more about me HERE.


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

20 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown,

NY 12526, USA

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Get in Touch

Have a question? Curious about upcoming classes or retreats? Send me a note, and I'll keep you in the loop on new offerings, special events, and more.

I'd love to hear from you!

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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.

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