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?
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
TESTIMONIALS
Upcoming Events
Breathe, Release, and Restore—Together.
Explore upcoming classes, workshops, and gatherings 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.
Restorative Blocking Classes: Wednesdays, 8:45 am EST, starting February 5, at Rhinebeck Yoga Center.
Breathwork Workshops: Returning
soon to Rhinebeck Yoga Center—
next session TBA!
Breathwork Workshops: Returning soon to Rhinebeck Yoga Center—next session TBA!
Free Guided Breathwork: Monthly on Tuesdays at Red Hook Community Center. Next class is February 11.
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.
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
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
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™ ?
Block Therapy™ is a restorative, detoxifying form of self-bodywork that can be done on its own or alongside breathwork. It helps release tension and opens up your body, creating space for the breath to flow more freely and for you to move with more 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, leaving you feeling refreshed, restored, and ready to move with freedom.
The practice of Block Therapy™ is based on three pillars:
Private Block Therapy™ Session
$100
/ 75 minutes
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
At Block and Breathe, my mission is to help you move through life with more ease, balance, and freedom. Through breathwork, Block Therapy™, and simple rituals, I create a safe space for deep release, renewal, and self-connection. My goal is to equip you with the tools to navigate 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 an essential part of who we are. Through breathwork, I help you unlock this inner wellspring, so you can experience life with more enthusiasm, ease, and connection.
Unblock Your Freedom: True freedom comes when we release both physical and emotional restrictions. By combining Block Therapy™ and breathwork, I help you clear blockages, empowering you to move with ease, grace, and authenticity.
Flow with Balance: Balance isn’t about rigidity; it’s about finding your own rhythm. I integrate movement, breathwork, and self-awareness practices, guiding you toward a life that feels grounded, harmonious, and deeply fulfilling.
My Story
Hello, I'm Diana Benz, a breathwork facilitator, Block Therapy™ instructor and energy healer who is dedicated to guiding you on a heart-centered journey back to your natural balance, joy, and freedom. I deeply believe in the transformative power of listening to and nurturing our bodies, creating space for healing—with the breath as the key to unlocking genuine transformation.
My own path mirrors the challenges many of us face navigating life’s changes. Yoga and Reiki were my initial guides, with yoga serving as my trusted medicine for keeping my body and my emotions healthy. Upon entering my 40s, however, I began encountering puzzling health issues. My beloved yoga practice no longer offered the relief it once did, and I grappled with chronic pain, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from my body. This led me to explore new avenues for healing and personal growth.
When I discovered breathwork—a time-honored form of active meditation that profoundly expanded my ability to feel and release emotions—I was immediately hooked. Then came Block Therapy™—an innovative fascia decompression practice that emphasizes proper alignment and diaphragmatic breathing, alleviating the chronic pain I once thought I'd have to endure for life. Together, these practices have brought me to a level of joy and well-being I never imagined possible, fueling my passion to share them with others.
Today I am recognized as a lovingly devoted mother, space holder, and guide, nurturing others with warmth, curiosity, and a passion for learning, while infusing my offerings with reverence for the rhythms of the natural world. I create environments that support growth and transformation.
We all face challenges, but beyond these obstacles lies beauty and freedom, discovered through welcoming and honoring what needs to be felt in order to heal. I'm excited to connect with you and support your journey as you blossom into greater balance, joy, and freedom—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
Let's Connect
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!
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.