Tendground Editorial We loved it

Breathwave is Austin's serious breathwork studio. They run two styles: a gentle 45-min somatic class (good for beginners) and a 90-min holotropic-influenced "deep dive" Sunday afternoon. The deep dive is intense — eye masks, music, the full setup. People cry. Some people don't. Both are normal. What sets Breathwave apart: the facilitators have actual training (Maya is a Hakomi practitioner; Jordan is BBTRS-certified). This is not "person who watched a YouTube course and now runs a class." Ask about credentials if it matters to you.

The two styles

45-minute Somatic class ($35). Beginner-friendly. Slower breath pace. Facilitator stays close. Good first experience.

90-minute Deep Dive ($55, Sundays). Music-led, longer breath sequences, eye masks. Most people lie on mats and travel through varied states. Bring tissues. Allow 30 minutes after the class before you drive.

What to wear / bring

Comfortable, layered clothes. You’ll lie on a mat for the whole session, so dressing for movement isn’t the point. Bring socks (the studio is cool). They provide everything else.

When to book the Deep Dive vs the Somatic

If you’ve never done breathwork: go to a Somatic class. Twice if you can.

If you’ve done one breathwork session and want more: try the Deep Dive on a Sunday when you don’t have late-day plans. Plan dinner with a friend after, not back-to-back meetings.

How they compare in Austin

Breathwave is the most credentialed breathwork space in Austin. The closest peer is The Travis Method (downtown), which is excellent for trauma-informed work specifically but doesn’t run the Deep Dive style. Other spaces marketing “breathwork” in Austin range from solid to weekend-certification — Breathwave is reliably in the “actually trained” tier.

Best for

Anyone curious about breathwork beyond the 'wim hof on YouTube' level. Trauma-informed practice for people who've had bad experiences with group emotional work. The 45-min classes for beginners; the deep dive for the second visit.

Not great for

People with uncontrolled anxiety conditions (Maya will recommend a 1:1 first). Anyone wanting silent meditation — this is loud, with music.