Core principles and emphasis
– Breath as the foundation of learning: All programmes are structurally built upon breathwork. We regard breathing practices—especially diaphragm-focused techniques—not merely as somatic exercises but as the primary vehicle through which cognitive functions (attention, concentration, emotional regulation, mental clarity) and social capacities (empathy, cooperation, relationship skills) are developed and sustained.
– Integrated child development: Breathwork is integrated with activities that promote movement (dance, yoga, somatic play), emotional literacy and regulation (meditation, mindfulness, recognition, expression and regulation of feelings), cognitive stimulation (attention-training, sensory exercises, music) and social learning (cooperative games, communication and community participation).
– Digital wellbeing: Recognising the growing influence of smartphones and social media on children’s physical and mental health, EUSB has incorporated digital wellbeing into its educational mission. We develop evidence-based educational activities, seminars, trainings, such as “The Hidden Cost of Connection: How Social Media & Smartphone Use Impact Teen Minds and Bodies” that help teachers, parents and young people understand the relationship between digital habits, attention, stress physiology, emotional wellbeing, sleep, learning and social development.
– Evidence-oriented and ethically grounded practice: Our programmes align with European standards for ethical research, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), child participation and responsible innovation. We are committed to translating scientific evidence into accessible educational practice while respecting children’s rights and wellbeing.
Operational scope, partnerships and governance
– The European School of Breath was established by a founding group and currently maintains one active founding member engaged in core activities.
– Programmes are implemented primarily in Belgium within primary and secondary schools, during and after school hours, with methodologies designed for adaptation across European educational contexts.
– We collaborate with educators, researchers, psychologists, health professionals, policy stakeholders and partner organisations across disciplines to broaden our expertise and maximise impact. Our network-based structure enables us to assemble multidisciplinary teams according to project needs while overcoming geographical and language barriers.
Commitment
– The European School of Breath is committed to developing innovative educational approaches that place wellbeing, attention and cognitive growth and healthy human development at the centre of learning.
– Our objective extends beyond teaching breathing techniques. We aim to embed breath-centred pedagogy within teacher education, classroom practice and school culture while supporting evidence-informed approaches to digital wellbeing and responsible technology use.
– We seek to contribute to European research, policy development and educational innovation on the intersections between breathwork, self-regulation, mental health, learning, teacher wellbeing and the impact of digital technologies on children and adolescents.
– Ultimately, our goal is to translate research into practical educational solutions that are scalable, sustainable and capable of improving learning outcomes and wellbeing across European schools.