Private Yoga and Breathwork
Private Yoga and Breathwork in Denver, CO
Makayla Maniscalco is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and breathwork facilitator based in Westminster, Colorado, who leads private yoga and breathwork sessions across Denver for people using movement and breath to manage stress and settle an overactive nervous system.
A private session is not a studio class with fewer people in it. The sequence is built for the person in the room and for the state their nervous system is actually in that day, which is something a set class plan cannot do.
Some people come for the movement. Others come because breathwork reaches things that talking has not.
Who this is for
- The person who freezes in a studio. Group classes move too fast, or the room feels like performance. One to one removes the audience.
- The desk bound professional. Long hours, tight hips, shallow breathing, and a body that has quietly stopped moving well.
- The client using breath as a stress tool. You want something you can reach for on a hard day, taught properly rather than picked up from an app.
- The coaching client who wants the body included. You are already working with Makayla and want the somatic side to go deeper.
What the work looks like
- Format
- One to one private instruction, in person across Westminster and Denver or virtually
- Focus
- Built for the individual and for the state of the nervous system, not a fixed sequence
- Teacher
- A 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with certifications in Buti, Sculpt, Deep Stretch and Meditation
- Investment
- Discussed directly when you enquire, since sessions are arranged individually
Private yoga
Sessions are shaped around what your body needs rather than a class plan. That might mean slow, restorative work when the nervous system is fried, or something stronger when it is not. Makayla teaches Buti, Sculpt and Deep Stretch alongside traditional practice.
Breathwork
Guided breathwork is used to regulate the nervous system, release held tension, and reach material that conversation alone does not reach. It is done with you throughout, at a pace you set. Breathwork can be strong, so tell Makayla in advance about anxiety, pregnancy or any cardiovascular condition.
Together with coaching
Yoga and breathwork are also woven into the coaching work rather than kept separate, because the pattern being addressed usually lives in the body as much as the mind.
Credentials and methods
Makayla is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with certifications in Buti, Sculpt, Deep Stretch and Meditation, and has been leading movement and breath practice since 2018. She also leads yoga and breathwork on her international retreats.
This is instruction, not physical therapy or medical treatment. If you are recovering from injury or managing a condition, clear it with your clinician first.
Where she works
Private sessions run in person across Westminster and Denver, Colorado.
Virtual sessions are available for clients elsewhere, and work well for breathwork in particular.
Common questions
Do I need yoga experience to book a private session?
No, and beginners often do better one to one than in a class. There is nobody to keep up with and no sequence you are expected to already know. Makayla builds the session around what your body can do today, then moves from there.
Where do the sessions take place?
In person sessions run across Westminster and Denver. The exact location is arranged when you book, since it depends on where you are in the metro and what the session needs. Virtual sessions are available anywhere and suit breathwork particularly well.
What is the difference between a yoga session and a breathwork session?
Yoga works primarily through movement and posture, breathwork works through the breath alone and usually while still. Both regulate the nervous system, but breathwork tends to reach emotional material faster. Many clients do a blend of the two in one session.
Can I combine this with coaching?
Yes, and many clients do. Somatic work is already part of the coaching, so adding dedicated yoga or breathwork deepens the same thread rather than starting a separate one. Mention it on your connection call and Makayla will build it into the container.
What style of yoga does Makayla teach?
She holds a 500 hour registration plus certifications in Buti Yoga, Sculpt and Deep Stretch, so sessions range from strong and dynamic to slow and restorative. The style is chosen for your nervous system on the day rather than fixed in advance.
Can you teach a couple or a small group?
This is worth asking about directly. Makayla leads group work on retreats and delivers corporate wellness sessions for teams, so group formats exist. Get in touch with what you have in mind and she will tell you what is possible.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear something you can move and breathe in comfortably. Bring a mat if you have one and water. For breathwork you will mostly be lying down, so a blanket and anything that helps you stay warm and still is worth having nearby.
Enquire about a private session
Tell Makayla what you are looking for and she will tell you what a session would involve.
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