Kasper Karup

Founder & Breath-Coach

I'm Kasper, an experienced and certified breath-coach with over 20 years of practice in breathwork, yoga, and holistic well-being. Originally from Denmark, I now live in the breathtaking Andes Mountains of Peru with my family - a location that has deepened my expertise in high-altitude wellness and recovery.

My work focuses on optimizing human performance for modern professionals and discerning travelers. I specialize in delivering transformative breathwork solutions for teams, individuals and retreats, providing scientifically-backed techniques that enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

What I Teach: My approach combines evidence-based techniques rooted in peer-reviewed research with time-tested practices from yoga, martial arts, and qigong - traditions with over 3000 years of proven results.

I specialize in:

Executive Performance - breathing techniques for enhanced decision-making, focus, and leadership presence

Recovery & Regeneration - advanced breathwork protocols perfect for wellness centers and retreats

Travel Wellness - specialized techniques for jet lag recovery, altitude adaptation, and maintaining peak performance while traveling

Stress Resilience - evidence-based methods for high-pressure environments and burnout prevention

Sleep Optimization - breathing techniques to improve sleep quality and recovery

Functional Breathing & Pranayama - ancient practices adapted for modern wellness applications

Proven Track Record: I work with leading European companies and executives, including Novo Nordisk, delivering hundreds of workshops, talks, and programs - from boardroom sessions to large conference stages - having reached more than 3000 participants throughout my career. Living in Peru,

I've also hosted transformative retreats in the Andes, including a successful 22-participant program last year. My inclusive, results-driven approach consistently delivers measurable improvements in performance and well-being.

Through working with hundreds of individuals from vastly different professional and personal backgrounds, I've seen firsthand that breathwork transcends cultural, professional, and personal boundaries. These tools work for executives, frontline workers, parents, and anyone seeking greater resilience and calm.

The Story

The idea of "Breathe to Flow" began in my early twenties when I discovered the immediate and powerful impact of conscious breathing on human performance and well-being. This revelation showed me that we possess sophisticated built-in mechanisms to maintain peak performance and achieve optimal states, with breathing being the most powerful and accessible tool.

For me, "being in flow" describes a life of optimal performance - where we make clear decisions from deep intuition and access our creative powers at will. This aligns with proven performance principles: staying present, focusing on what we can control (like breathing), and optimizing what we cannot.

Breathing is crucial because it directly regulates your nervous system and state of being. Your breathing patterns determine whether you're sharp and focused or scattered and reactive. Specific breathing techniques can immediately optimize your nervous system for peak performance, enhanced recovery, and sustained well-being.

The Opportunity: Most people vastly underutilize this incredible resource that's available 24/7. I teach clients to master this innate ability for consistent peak performance.

As the saying goes, "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."

The most common feedback I receive is, "You have such incredible calm - how do you maintain this?" I can teach you exactly how to cultivate this same commanding presence in your life and work.

Education

2023

BBM L1 Teacher Certification

Breath-Body-Mind

I have completed the Breath-Body-Mind Level-1 Teacher Training, an intensive program that equips me with the essential tools to teach powerful breathing, movement, visualization, and relaxation practices. This training has allowed me to integrate my prior experience in various disciplines, including psychology, medicine, yoga, and rehabilitation, into a comprehensive approach to well-being.

2022

Breath-Coach Certification

Yogabody

I am a certified YOGABODY Breath Coach, trained through a unique program that teaches how to use breathing as a powerful tool for health and healing. The YOGABODY Teacher’s College®, a leader in professional yoga education, has equipped me with the personal experience, academic knowledge, and business skills needed to work professionally and effectively in this field.

2017

200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification

Ashiyana Yoga School, India

I am a certified yoga teacher, having completed the Ashiyana 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India. Ashiyana is renowned for its holistic approach to yoga, blending traditional practices with modern insights to create a comprehensive and transformative learning experience. This training has deepened my understanding of yoga and equipped me with the skills to guide others on their wellness journey.

My previous training as a UX/UI designer with 15 years of experience in 100+ projects has laid the foundation of how I develop and customize programs to fit the needs of employees in companies. I know how, and I've been there myself.