Northern Breath
The way we breathe influences the way we live
Northern Breath is a philosophy of living
A reminder that the way we breathe influences the way we meet ourselves, the people around us, and the life we're creating.
Through Conscious Connected Breathwork, nervous system regulation, education, and meaningful experiences, Northern Breath offers practical tools to help you move from stress to presence, from reaction to regulation, and from simply getting through life to living with greater intention.
It's about learning to meet it with greater awareness, resilience, and intention—one breath at a time.
What We Believe
We believe the way we breathe influences the way we live.
We believe awareness creates choice.
We believe small, consistent practices create lasting change.
We believe presence isn't something we find.
It's something we practise.
Meet Lene
Founder of The Arctic Villa, Northern Breath, and The STATE Method
After nearly two decades in Los Angeles, I returned to Northern Norway with a simple vision: to create a place where people could slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
That vision became The Arctic Villa.
It also became Northern Breath.
Since 2018, I've guided individuals, groups, and organizations through Conscious Connected Breathwork, helping people understand and regulate their nervous systems through breath, awareness, and intentional practice.
Over the years, this work naturally evolved into The STATE Method—a practical framework for understanding our internal state and learning how to work with it rather than against it.
Whether I'm welcoming guests to The Arctic Villa, guiding a private breathwork session, leading a retreat, or teaching online, my intention is always the same:
To create a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and presence.
I believe lasting change doesn't come from pushing harder.
It begins by learning how to lead the state we live from.
Because the way we breathe influences the way we live.
Your breath is your inner compass.
— Lene McNair
Experience Northern Breath
Northern Breath comes to life through experiences that invite you to slow down, reconnect, and lead your life with greater presence.
Whether you're joining a breathwork session at The Arctic Villa, becoming part of our online membership, or taking part in a retreat or workshop, every experience is guided by the same intention:
To help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and create lasting change through the breath.
There isn't one way to begin.
Choose the experience that feels right for you.
Private Breathwork
Experience Conscious Connected Breathwork in a calm, welcoming and private setting. This one-to-one session is tailored to you, offering a space to slow down, release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
Group Breathwork
Experience Conscious Connected Breathwork in a calm and welcoming small-group setting. Breathe together in a supportive space where you can slow down, release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself.
Northern Breath Membership
A welcoming online community offering live breathwork sessions, our growing Member Library, Community Q&A, and ongoing support—helping you create a practice that grows with you.
Retreats & Arctic Experiences
Immersive experiences combining breathwork, nature, stillness, and meaningful connection.
Corporate, Workshops & Talks
Practical tools for stress regulation, resilience, focus, and wellbeing for teams and organisations.