sovran

shifting states through breath, heart & body

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    BreatheWell is a completely free community where you have instant access to meaningful tools and a community of people like you putting them to work: building resilience and joining the movement for a more heart-coherent, connected and grounded future.

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    A 6-Week Guided Journey to Deep Resilience

    Sovran Soul’s signature 1:1 program is designed for those who are ready to move beyond stress and step into a more balanced, vibrant life.

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    I’d love to connect with you and explore how I can support you on your journey to a more grounded, centered nervous system.

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who is this for?

My work is for people like me.

People who are here to serve, to lead, and to create, but who know that without changing the patterns engrained deep within themselves, their achievements will always feel muted, even caged.

For those who want to be clear - regulated - rooted, so they may lead from a place of ease, and offer their abundant surplus as their service.

People with so much to offer, but who’ve gone about life in a self-sacrificing, unsustainable way, leaving them frayed - anxious - overwhelmed and vulnerable to disease, even if it’s beneath the surface.

And finally, people who are ready to be guided with care towards a radically different approach: one that doesn’t require endless rehashing every story from their past. An approach that recognizes the transformational intelligence held by the body: breath, heart and nervous system.

Here’s what it isn’t.

This work is not a quick fix. It’s not a technological band-aid.

Neither is it a boot camp, or a reforming program: not another act of self-abandonment.

It’s not an intellectual lecture series: we’re getting out of our heads and into our bodies to honor that forgotten knowledge.

This is a homecoming. A radical reclaiming of your grounded potential.

Christopher Villanella leads a group through heart coherence breathing with hand over hearts

What past clients are saying

  • “What he had to offer me was...heart opening and reigniting of my soul purpose through functional breathing, visioning... and commitment to powerful daily practices. Christopher’s presence is warm, confident, and nurturing while holding positive expectations for follow-through. Working with Christopher has been a beautifully opening experience for me.

    Karin M Kaser, MA, LYT

  • “Christopher is a compassionate and considerate instructor, this made me feel comfortable during our sessions. He made sure I understood all the exercises and felt comfortable doing them on my own.”

    Kelly Klemmins

  • "Chris made the practice actionable for not only myself but also in a way I could use when coaching collegiate student-athletes. He was always available to answer questions and willing to take deep dives on specific topics. “

    Bryant J Ferate, MS,
    CSCS, SCCC

    Host of the Bryant Ferate Podcast