Ocean Rhythm Breathwork
Breathwork with Gerald Belton
Breathe. Reset. Find your clarity.
Swap burnout for bliss... by breathing better!
Life can feel intense.
You may look like you have everything under control while inside you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply running on empty.
Breathwork offers a way to slow down, reconnect, and reset.
Through Elemental Rhythm Breathwork, I create guided experiences designed to help you relax, quiet the noise, reconnect with yourself, and create space for greater clarity.
You don't have to understand breathwork to get started.
Sometimes, you just have to experience it.
What If You're Doing Fine... But Don't Feel Fine?
Maybe you're the person everyone else thinks has it together.
You're running a business, building a career, taking care of a family, or carrying responsibilities that don't disappear just because you're tired.
From the outside, things may look pretty good.
Inside, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, or like your mind never really switches off.
That's where breathwork can create some space.
Ocean Rhythm is especially passionate about helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and busy professionals step away from the noise, reconnect with themselves, and find greater calm and clarity.
But you don't need to be an entrepreneur to belong here.
If life feels like a lot lately, you're welcome.
Curious about breathwork?
Experience it for yourself — FREE
Sometimes the best way to understand breathwork isn't to read about it.
It's to breathe.
During your complimentary introductory session, we'll spend a little time talking about what you're looking for and answering any questions you have about breathwork.
Then I'll guide you through a shortened Elemental Rhythm breathwork experience so you can actually experience it for yourself.
There's no previous experience required and no obligation afterward.
Just bring yourself, a little curiosity, and your breath.
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Hi, my name is Gerald Belton.
I never expected one breathwork session to change the direction of my life.
I attended an event where Elemental Rhythm founder Giovanni Bartolomeo led a breathwork experience, and what happened surprised me. The experience was deeply moving and, for me, profoundly healing. When it was over, my first thought wasn’t about me. It was, “I would love to be able to go home and share this with my friends and neighbors.”
That simple thought eventually became a calling.
Today, as a certified Elemental Rhythm Breathwork Facilitator, I create experiences where people can step away from the noise and demands of everyday life, turn their attention inward, and reconnect with themselves.
I feel particularly drawn to people who spend much of their lives carrying responsibility—entrepreneurs, executives, small business owners, and others who are accustomed to being the person everyone else depends upon. They may look successful and completely in control from the outside, while on the inside they feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply depleted.
I bring a grounded, welcoming, and judgment-free approach to breathwork. I believe you don’t have to be experienced in meditation, particularly spiritual, or even know what you’re looking for when you arrive.
You simply have to be willing to breathe, be present, and see what you discover.
What is breathwork?
Breathwork is the intentional use of breathing patterns to influence how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally.
While breathing is something we normally do without thinking, consciously changing the way we breathe can help us shift our state, slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and create space away from the constant noise of everyday life.
What is Elemental Rhythm Breathwork?
Elemental Rhythm combines intentional breathing patterns with movement, music, guided meditation, and visualization to create an immersive breathwork experience.
Every experience is different. Some people leave feeling deeply relaxed. Others experience greater clarity, emotional release, renewed energy, or simply a sense that they've finally had a chance to slow down.
You don't need any previous breathwork or meditation experience.
Come as you are. Just bring your breath.
Breathwork on the Crystal Coast
Ocean Rhythm brings guided breathwork experiences to Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and communities throughout Carteret County, North Carolina.
I offer opportunities to experience breathwork through group sessions, workshops, special events, and private experiences, with online options also available.
My goal is simple: to create a welcoming space where you can step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with yourself, and discover what can happen when you give yourself permission to simply breathe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a breathwork session?
The session starts with a brief introduction and an outline of what to expect. Then we stand up and move to some fast, rhythmic music, to get our bodies and our nervous systems prepared for what's coming. Next comes the breathing rounds. You'll be led through a series of breathing cadences, followed by a guided meditation. We end with a closing circle where you'll have the opportunity to share your experience, if you choose to.
Do I need any breathwork or meditation experience?
No! Anyone who breathes can practice breathwork, and I'll be there to lead you through the entire session.
How long does a breathwork session last?
A typical group session will be between 60 and 90 minutes.
Where are Ocean Rhythm breathwork sessions held?
Sessions are held at various locations around Carteret County. To see a list of upcoming sessions, check our calendar.
Can I participate online?
Yes, there are two ways to participate online. Check our calendar for upcoming group sessions, or schedule a free introductory session to learn how you can work with me one-on-one.
Is breathwork right for everyone?
Breathwork is not advised for persons with a history of cardiovascular disease, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, significant recent physical injuries or surgery without first speaking with a medical professional.
Breathwork is not advised for those with severe mental illness or seizure disorders or for persons using major medications. It is also unsuitable for anyone with a personal or family history of aneurysms.
Pregnant women are advised against practicing breathwork without first consulting and getting approval from their primary care physician. Persons with asthma should have their inhaler present at all times and consult with their primary health care provider.