find healing within

Silhouette of a hawk, logo for The Breath Sanctuary

Through Conscious Connected Breathing you have the power to heal your nervous system and experience inner harmony.

I believe so strongly in the power of your breath that your 2 hour session is free. You have nothing to lose by giving it a try!

Kristi Gillum

Welcome….

I’ve got a space just for you. A piece of Heaven on Earth I’d like to share with you. But it’s more than a physical space, it represents what you are at all times…a sanctuary of breath. Breathing this way brings harmony between your body, mind and heart. It releases stored stresses and griefs. It’s alignment. It’s healing. It’s the best form of self-care I’ve found. Honestly, it’s hard to describe or explain without first hand experience. You’re just gonna have to trust me and come see it for yourself. It’s only taken me 53 years, but I have found the sweet place where all my talents, passions and dreams collide…

THE BREATH SANCTUARY

Come find healing within.

Why Breathwave?

Our emotions are experienced as sensations that travel through the nervous system. I like to think of emotions as feelings in motion. When we encounter uncomfortable feelings, we often unconsciously hold our breath to try to suppress or manage them. Emotions should naturally move through the body but if we repeatedly block that movement, they can contribute to physical symptoms such as muscle tension, anxiety, chronic stress, or illness.

Breathwave uses a simple, natural breathing cycle (like a wave) that’s easy to learn and remember. Lying down comfortably, you allow your breathing to open and relax without pausing, forcing, or holding it. We take a full inhale through the mouth, then a relaxed exhale through the mouth, with no pauses between breaths. This continuous rhythm (known as Conscious Connected Breathing) increases oxygen intake and helps restore balance and vitality. The effects can be powerful and profound. The best way to understand it is to try it for yourself!

Your Breath Session

Your Breath Session includes intention setting, 60–75 minutes of guided Breathwave style breath coaching, accompanied by a custom music playlist tailored to your intentions and spiritual preference. This is followed by a debrief to discuss how to integrate breath practices into your daily life. Reiki energy healing is available during the session upon request.

Duration: up to 2 hours

This session is complimentary—a gift of LOVE to you!

How The Santuary
Came to Be…

A wet, muddy outdoor area in a forest with trees and a body of water, with a white sketch overlay of a house and windows.

My husband and I built a small cottage by our pond in 2019. Its true purpose has become clear: a place for healing. I love creating calm, beautiful spaces, and now, with formal training, I can guide you toward your own healing through the power of breath.

My husband first introduced me to the power of breath through his coach, Patrick Sellin. After my first session I was hooked and eager to learn more. I was honored to be trained by Patrick and by Breathwave founder Robin Clements, which allows me to offer this beautiful healing modality to others. I also completed Reiki I & II certification with Judith Maxey of Almus Energy Medicine. I believe this gentle practice of sending healing energy into the body is a powerful complement to every session.

  • "When you enter Kristi's space, it feels like entering a healing womb, surrounded by a beautiful lake! Kristi has created a true Sanctuary. Her loving presence and guidance through the breathwork is a gift. She holds and maintains the energy throughout your experience in a beautiful way. I was able to release long held tension in my body. Highly recommend!"

    — Judith M.

  • Wow! I may be a bit biased but I just had the best breath session with Kristi (who I happen to be married to). She has created a very unique and beautiful space to share her love and gifting in a way that equips me/others to see life and love with ever increasing clarity. It had been a few months since my last breath session and the lights flashing on my dash were overdue for acknowledgment. Having Kristi’s help to access my truest self is an absolute gift."

    — Rich G.

  • “The Breath Sanctuary offers a deeply grounding and transformative experience. Kristi created a safe, intentional space to connect more fully with myself and explore deeper layers of spiritual awareness and emotional release. Afterwards I felt clearer, more open-hearted, and genuinely supported. It was both powerful and gentle in a way that felt accessible and deeply meaningful. Kristi’s genuine interest in supporting me on my life path was so apparent throughout the entire experience. I will be back!”

    — Erin S

  • "Kristi is a caring, compassionate and gentle guide. As this was my first time, she put my mind at ease and walked me gently through the process. My purpose was to feel some inter peace, and this breath work, did just that. I walked away feeling energized and clear minded. I feel as if it released some inter bondage deep in my core. I highly recommended The Breath Sanctuary. This experience exceeded my expectations."

    — Lori E.