Anthony Abbagnano is a visionary breathwork pioneer and founder of Alchemy of Breath and ASHA, whose life’s work is dedicated to unlocking the profound healing potential of the breath. His journey with breathwork began in his late teens and has since grown into a global movement. Through #BreatheTheWorld, Anthony offers online breathwork sessions that reach communities across 40+ countries, providing a unique avenue for self-discovery, healing, and transformation. With a background in philosophy, psychology, and Conscious Loving, he weaves diverse disciplines into his approach, encouraging people to see breath as a powerful tool for both spiritual and practical self-awareness. Anthony’s teachings emphasize compassionate self-acceptance and connection with one’s true essence. His unique ability to "see the soul beyond the personality" creates a transformative environment for healing trauma and reconnecting with self-love.

Known for his gentle humor, empathy, and deep respect for human vulnerability, Anthony encourages participants to explore breath not as a mechanical process, but as a doorway to a heart-centered existence. Whether working with seasoned practitioners or those new to breathwork, Anthony guides with profound sensitivity, recognising breath as a powerful ally for navigating life’s challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• ⁠Founder of Alchemy of Breath (2012) and ASHA (Alchemy School of Healing Arts), integrating breathwork with philosophy, psychology, and spirituality.

• Extensive experience in various breath practices, including Lamaze, pranayama, Sufi prayer, and holotropic breathwork.

• Developed #BreatheTheWorld, an online breathwork initiative reaching over 40 countries, impacting thousands worldwide.

• 40+ years as a breathwork practitioner, guiding sessions in diverse environments, from festivals and corporations to hospitals, prisons, and end-of-life care.

• Board member of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA), with a focus on trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and plant medicine integration.

One-to-One Sessions (1 - 1.5 hours)

• Private Intensive A personalised, in-depth session incorporating Anthony’s intuitive coaching, inquiry, and breathwork practices.

Group Sessions (1 - 2 hours)

• Inner Journey Workshops

  Inspired by — but not limited to — Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, these breathwork-based sessions offer a deeper, more embodied path of transformation. Anthony’s evolved framework integrates myth, neuroscience, and the intelligence of the breath to help you meet life’s challenges, reclaim your truth, and return renewed — with clarity, courage, and purpose.

  
  

• The Bridge A six-step guide to help you understand yourself better, tackle old emotional issues, and build a strong bond with the younger side of you – your Inner Child.

  
  

• Breathwork for Transformation A powerful group experience for anyone seeking personal growth, spiritual insight, or connection with the body.