1:1 Kriya Mentorship
A 6 month journey to build a consistent breath practice and toolkit for life to transform old patterns, find clarity and activate your leadership
Kriya means “an action that leads to evolution.”
Kriya is not just breathwork. It’s a path—a way of taking action, every single day, in devotion to your own healing, growth, and transformation.
And devotion isn’t about intensity. It’s about consistency.
This isn’t just about learning breathwork techniques—it’s about liberating yourself from old patterns and living the path of kriya.
"I have experienced so much profound change working with Mallory: I have more energy and strength, am more in touch with myself, and I have a more positive outlook. My capacity to withstand change in the world at large and in my personal life have deepened. I still practice her techniques and consider them a gift. This was truly one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself."
Rebecca Perrin, Creative Officer, Eileen Fisher
You’ll love this program if you:
Want real accountability to integrate a daily embodiment practice into your life for the long term
Are going through a big life transition and need tools to manage stress, stay grounded and level up your leadership in work and life
Are too busy for long, drawn-out practices that require sitting still for hours every day — you need something that can shift your state in minutes
Are craving spiritual growth from a grounded lineage that you can connect with every day, not just another set of trending wellness techniques that don’t stick
Want personalized support—someone to guide you to the techniques that actually work for you, rather than trying to figure it all out on your own
Want to integrate breathwork in to your work as a therapist, coach or facilitator, and learn how to guide practices that are safe, trauma-informed and transformative
If any of this sounds like you, this program was made for you.
By the end of 6 months, you won’t just practice kriya—you’ll embody it and finally grow into the version of yourself that you’ve been dreaming of.
You’ll learn over 20 different kriya techniques—hand-selected for you—and integrate them into your daily life so they become a lifelong personal breathwork toolkit. A community of friends you can call on to support you every day.
We’ll meet consistently every other week and you’ll receive:
🌀 One new 20min kriya breathwork set every month for 6 months, customized to your nervous system & personal needs
→No one-size-fits-all approach. Your kriya practices are selected from hundreds of techniques, designed to meet you exactly where you are. Kriyas can include breath, movement, mantra, energy work, and meditation.
🌀 Learn 20+ kriya breathwork techniques by the end of 6 months: your breath toolkit for life that you can also share with others
→By practicing these techniques every day, you’ll build a deep relationship with them and feel confident sharing them with others.
🌀 On-demand 1:1 coaching & mentorship via private messaging
→You’ll have direct access to me whenever you need support—so you never feel stuck or uncertain in your practice or how to work with patterns as they arise in your daily life.
🌀 Monthly 90min 1:1 deep-dive mentorship sessions
→In addition to learning new techniques, we will work together to transform patterns of stress, anxiety and outdated behaviors in your nervous system at their root. The content of these sessions are customized to your needs and desires.
🌀 Monthly 30min 1:1 check-in sessions
→Meeting every other week offers accountability and support to stay consistent in your commitment to the practice of kriya.
🌀 Mentorship to embody & teach kriya breathwork
→Get support integrating breathwork into your work as a therapist, coach, or facilitator and receive coaching on how to effectively guide a variety of breathwork practices.
💰 Your Investment: $525/month for 6 months
This is a high-touch, fully personalized program, so we can only take a small number of clients each month. This allows us to offer the depth of presence, care, and real-time support that this work and you deserve.
P.S. This program costs about as much as a weeklong retreat, yet gives you tools you’ll use for the rest of your life, plus devoted personalized support to transform your nervous system patterns over 6 months.
By the end of this mentorship, you will have:
🌳 A deep understanding of 20+ kriya techniques, fully integrated into your life
🌳 A personal breathwork and embodiment toolkit you can call on anytime, anywhere
🌳 A consistent daily practice that actually sticks—because it’s designed for you
🌳 Transformed old patterns in a significant and noticeable way
🌳 Greater confidence in yourself as a leader through deeper connection to your body and intuition
🌳 Skills and confidence to share these techniques with others and integrate them into your work as a therapist, coach, healer or facilitator
Ready to shift old patterns, find clarity, transform your life, and step into your next level of leadership?
“I'm an experienced yoga and meditation teacher and had some familiarity with breathwork, but Mallory helped me develop a deeper and more subtle breath practice. She is a gifted teacher with a lot to offer to new and established students.”
Jaime Ledesma, Deloitte Consultant & Yoga Teacher
About Your Guide
👋 Hi, I’m Mallory Combemale
Daily practice changed everything for me.
I’ve healed chronic health issues, reversed burn-out and transformed from a type-A, hyper-independent NYC career woman into a lifestyle entrepreneur who prioritizes home-cooked meals, dance, and community.
My spiritual journey began when I wandered into a Bikram Yoga class at 19, and shed tears for the first time in almost a decade. Since then, I’ve received hundreds of hours of yoga teacher training and studied Vedic philosophy, Buddhist insight meditation, Taoism and Reiki. In 2019, I travelled to India to intensively train in Himalayan kriya yoga and breathwork in the lineage of Babaji.
Alongside ancient wisdom grounded in lineage, I bring a modern lens: nervous system science from my training at The Nalanda Institute, behavior change principles from my strategy consulting career, and real-world experience guiding hundreds of individuals through personal transformation.
I’ve tried to fix myself through almost every wellness method out there, and swung from discipline to rebellion too many times to count. I understand first hand that extremes aren’t sustainable and true transformation happens when you show up every day in a way that actually feels doable.
That’s what my work and this mentorship is all about.
“Skepticism is a lifelong habit of mine. So I engaged Mallory’s instruction with both hope and a shrug. I was looking to improve communication within my family, and to calm a hurricane of emotions within myself. I found Mallory’s teaching to be eminently practical and free of jargon. It also works!
Within a week of daily practice I was noticing changes: in the patience I had with others, in my less reactionary responses to triggers, in the positive way I’d embrace the tasks of the day. I’d recommend Mallory’s intelligent guidance to anyone!”
David Levy, Writer & Brand Strategist
Questions?
This program is all about offering personalized care and support. If you are curious about the program but have questions or concerns, please reach out. We are happy to chat!
FAQs
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I recommend practicing first thing in the morning after you wake up, before eating. It's advised to practice on an empty stomach, ideally not within ~3hrs of eating a large meal. The morning tends to be when most people have more control over their time, before going to work or other commitments.
However, during our intake process and kickoff session, we will work together to create an individualized plan for your practice, based on your lifestyle and preferences. I've worked with people who do the practice consistently before bed in the evening, after leaving work, during their lunch break, during a morning break, or a combination of the above depending on the day.
It's all about what works best for you.
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One of the things I love about breathwork practice is that you don't need to buy any fancy equipment. All you need is yourself and your lungs. Literally, anyone can do it!
You can do the practice sitting up on a chair, bench or stool with your feet on the floor, or sitting cross-legged on the floor or a cushion. If you have particular injuries or medical conditions that make it challenging for you to sit up for 20min, we can also create a practice that you can. do lying down. Whatever your situation, we can customize a practice that works for you and your body.
I recommend dedicating a particular place in your living space for your practice. It doesn't have to be anything fancy - simply the same chair in the same corner of the same room will work. Practicing in a consistent physical environment can help you create and maintain a new habit consistently.A physical practice space isn't required, it's simply a suggestion that can support your new daily routine. If you are traveling, away from your regular living space or living nomadically, you can of course still do the practice and I can provide other suggestions to support you committing to this new habit consistently.
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Studies have shown that consistent, intentional breath practices impact human physiology in profound ways, including reducing anxiety, improving cardiovascular health and strengthening the nervous system. Some report results from as little as 6 seconds of deep breathing!
While you may be able to feel the effects and receive benefit from a few minutes or even seconds of deep breathing, in my experience practicing and teaching for many years, I've found that 20min provides a good amount of time for most people to feel a significant impact on their mental and physical health.At the same time, 20min is still short enough to fit easily into anyone’s busy schedule, especially if you use the time you usually spend scrolling on social media, ruminating on situations you can't control or other draining activities :)
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Getting up earlier and/or sacrificing other activities you love is not required in this program :)
During our intake process and kickoff session, I work with you 1:1 to understand your daily responsibilities, schedule and desired lifestyle. Together, we create an achievable plan to embed the 20min practice into your daily and weekly routine, in a way that is customized to your unique lifestyle and flexible to the inevitable ups and downs of life, including travel and social events. Receiving this type of customized guidance and support is a huge benefit of working with someone 1:1.
I bring not only 6 years of experience working with clients 1:1 to change their habits and integrate practice into their daily routine, but also my 11+ year parallel career as an strategy and organizational change consultant. I understand deeply all the common barriers to changing our lifestyle and habits, and can support you with the most effective strategies. -
No problem. The only certainty in life is change. The purpose of this program is to help you integrate daily practice into your lifestyle for the long term, which means working with the inevitable ups, downs, changes and disruptions that occur in life. We will work together to create an individualized plan for your practice that takes into account your travel and other unique life commitments.
Rather than forcing you to stick to an overly rigidly routine (e.g., I must practice at exactly 6:33am every day or I'm a failure), I will support you to create a plan that is flexible and can serve you through periods of travel or other disruption.
In my experience, having a daily breathwork practice has supported me immensely during travel for work and leisure. I've been better able to manage the stress that can sometimes arise due to travel issues, being with family or simply being away from my usual routines and comforts. The practice is here to support you to live the life you desire and show up as your best self for it, not limit you.
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Please reach out to Mallory at mallory@breathconnection.co to share your situation and discuss payment plans and other options.
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I’ve received hundreds of hours of training and worked with hundreds of individuals over 10 years of teaching, plus the rigor from my parallel career in corporate strategy, training and facilitation.
Here are some highlights:
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Nov 2019 - present: Breath ConnectionOnline & New York, NY
Work with individuals 1:1 to make breathwork, meditation and kriya yoga practices a consistent daily habit
Teach online breathwork classes and maintain an online community
Teach in-person workshops at events and festivals including IMEX Conference, Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) Ecstatic Dance, Resonance, and Dance Beyond
Jan 2020 - present: Co-Founder of Inheritance Project
Design and facilitate conflict resolution and inclusive leadership training for organizations such as Vanguard, Heineken, Stony Brook University and Suffolk County government
Lead organization-wide culture change initiatives and train-the-trainer programs
March 2015 - Dec 2019: Deloitte Greenhouse Lab Manager
Design and facilitate workshops and strategy retreats for C-level executive teams
Teach creative problem solving, strategy and innovation processes at UNLEASH (UN Social Innovation Lab) and CPSI
May 2017 - Oct 2018: Loom Yoga Center Brooklyn, NY
Taught weekly yoga classes at both Bushwick and Williamsburg studio locations, including Open Level Vinyasa Flow and Reiki & Restore
YOGA & MEDITATION TRAINING
April 2024 & March 2025: Vipassana Meditation, Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA
7-Day silent Vipassana meditation course with Erin Treat, Victoria Cary and Howard Cohn
Aug 2023: Vipassana Meditation, Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA
3-Day silent Vipassana meditation course with Narayan Helen Liebenson
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021: Beyond 500-Hr “Master Training” Sattva Yoga Academy Online
Deeper training in the Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices of the Babaji lineage, including yoga philosophy, puja, meditation, pranayama, kriya and asana with Anand Mehrotra
Oct - Nov 2020 Held: The Somatics of Support Online
Exploration of guiding somatic experiences of support, including physiology, anatomy, the nervous system and Bartenieff Fundamentals with Margherita Tisato
Jan 2020: “The Art of Waiting” Yin Yoga Training, Temple Brooklyn, NY
Yin Yoga training, including anatomy, pain science and the nervous system with Margherita Tisato
April - May 2019: 500-Hr YTT, Sattva Yoga Academy Rishikesh, India
Intensive training in the Himalayan Kriya Yoga practices of the Babaji lineage, including yoga philosophy, puja, meditation, pranayama, kriya and asana with Anand Mehrotra
Certified as a kriya meditation teacher, who is able to initiate students into the lineage with their own personal mantra
February 2019: Classical Hatha Yoga, Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore, India
Introduction to Hatha yoga poses and techniques in the tradition of Sadhguru
February 2019: Vipassana Meditation, Dhamma Setu V Chennai, India
10-Day silent Vipassana meditation course in the tradition of S.N. Goenka
Oct 2018: 12-Hr Restorative Yoga Training, Bend & Bloom Brooklyn, NYComprehensive training in Restorative yoga poses, sequencing and use of props with Marlie Mcgovern
Jan - June 2018: 100- Hour Yoga, Mind & Spirit Training New York, NY
Psychology and neuroscience of yoga, including the latest scientific research on breath and nervous system with Joe Loizzo and Sonia Sequeira
Studies of yoga philosophy, including the Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and Sri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra with Mary Reilly Nichols, Jacob Kyle and Marlie McGovern
2017: Trauma-Informed Yoga Training, Liberation Yoga Project New York NY
Understanding of trauma and nervous system, and techniques for structuring and guiding a trauma-aware yoga class with Anneka Lucas
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016: 200-Hr YTT, Loom Yoga Center Brooklyn, NY
Comprehensive training in yoga asana, anatomy, class structure, yoga philosophy and meditation with Margherita Tisato, Ambyr D’Amato and Ximena Milagros Perez Frankel