About me – my journey to breathing

My name is Klára Urbanová and I am a certified instructor of the Oxygen Advantage breathing method.

I came to breathing through my own journey towards better health and a search for more balance in life.

For many years I worked in a corporate environment and gradually began to notice how much long-term stress, a demanding work pace and everyday responsibilities can affect both our body and mind.

So I started looking for natural, simple ways to support my health, recovery and overall well-being.

A big turning point for me was the Czech programme Duše K with Rosťa Václavek, where I was fascinated by how essential a role something as natural as our breath can play.

I became more and more interested in breathing, tried out different breathing techniques and gradually discovered how changing our breathing habits can influence our physical and mental well-being.

This journey led me to the Oxygen Advantage method, in which I became a certified instructor.

Today I help others discover what functional breathing can do for them and teach simple, practical techniques they can use in everyday life.

I believe that even small changes in the way we breathe can make a big difference to how we feel.

Breathing for children – the Klid do lavic project

Part of my work is also the Klid do lavic (Calm in the Classroom) project, which focuses on supporting mental well-being and healthy habits in children.

Within the project I work with children and introduce them to the basics of functional breathing in a playful, easy-to-understand way.

Through breathing games, movement activities and simple exercises, I show them how to become more aware of their breath, calm down, work with their emotions and support their concentration.

I really enjoy working with children, and it confirms to me how important it is to build healthy breathing habits from an early age.

Breath, movement and nature

In my free time I love running, hiking in the mountains, swimming, skiing and cold-water swimming.

Movement and time in nature are a natural part of my life. Even during these activities, I am increasingly aware of how important the breath is for our fitness, recovery and mental resilience.

My goal is to show people that working with the breath does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. It is enough to start with small steps and gradually build habits that can stay with us for life.