Open your mind, Open your heart
Breath ◇ Psychology ◇ Somatics
When you become aware of your feelings, responses and the stories you tell
you'll recognize how much power YOU have to shape your reality.
This method focuses on expanding consciousness by
integrating emotional intelligence & stress management.
This is a course in shifting physiological and psychological states
to create lasting change.
This method is designed in 3 modules
Level 1 - Evolve
Know Thyself
This level focuses on self-awareness, regulation, and embodied presence. To help you understand your inner landscape and build a trustworthy foundation for everything that follows.
Level 2 - Expand
Being with another
This level focuses on resiliency training, conscious communication and introducing you to relational dynamics while building on the foundations established in Level 1.
Level 3 - Embody
Being in the world
This level focuses on becoming, deepening values and self-wisdom, while exploring the practice of holding space for others through presence, rather than performance.
Begins January 29
Begins April 30
Begins September 3
Level 1 begins January 29
Level 1 - Evolve
This is all about you.
When you aren’t aware of your triggers, stress tolerance, and needs, you become reactive.
You operate from survival rather than intention, relying on coping mechanisms to get through.
This first level is about your relationship with yourself.
In Level 1 you'll learn how to...
process and contain emotions
track your nervous system
understand your body language
respond instead of react
connect with your intuition
Together, these skills build
real self-trust, personal responsibility, and deep self-awareness.
You won’t just learn the concepts.
You’ll practice them in real time,
reshaping your habits so you can move through life
grounded, clear, and aligned with your true nature.
What it takes...
Level 1 is a 3 month commitment that consists of
12 videos on concepts & theories
12 live calls with Breathwork Sessions (Thursdays at 12pm PST)
Discussions & Q/As to support integration
Community space to share & make connections
A manual to deepen your understanding & process the experience
$999 CAD
During this course, there is an optional add-on immersive experience...
For more information on the retreat, CLICK HERE
What's the Point?
Most of us were never taught how to regulate ourselves or understand our emotions, reactions, or what our body is trying to say. So we operate from what we learned in childhood.
What you have - the burnout, chronic pain, stress, etc. - are all a result of these subconscious patterns.
HUM.en Level 1 was created to shift this.
It gives you the tools to understand your inner world, so you can stop feeling at war with yourself.
It helps you build safety and trust from the inside out so you can improve all of your relationships.
It’s about learning how to calm your mind, understand you body and reconnect with yourself so you can embody who you know yourself to be.
The point isn’t to fix yourself - you aren’t broken.
Your system works. It is time to evolve your responses so you can see how powerful you already are.
Testimonials
Level 1 begins on January 29
Who's Vela?
VELA is an Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Guide who creates experiences that help people reconnect with themselves. Using somatics, breath, sound and other holistic modalities, she creates experiences that encourage relaxation and deepen presence. Drawing on her diverse training and personal journey, she supports people in shifting their perspective to see new possibilities and embody lasting change.
I've been a coach of all sorts for 20 years - I've spent most of my life,
as Theodore Roosevelt would say, as a "(Woman) In The Arena".
From years of guiding and being guided, I noticed some missing pieces
in trainings, coachings, and my own life skills.
It became my passion to bridge the gap between my mind and my heart
and sharing that became my life's mission.
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My prayer for you is that by the end of this course you "know thyself"
- the loving, powerful, radiant, being that you are.
By diving into the shadow,
I pray that you live as light
and embody your courage, kindness and empathy
to make the difference in the world you know you can make.
FAQ
If you are over the age of 18 and have an open mind, this is for you.
This style of Breathwork is gentle, focusing primarily on the parasympathetic (rest & digest) state.
It's safe for anyone.
If you are pregnant, please include this as a note in your intake so we can set you up for success.
If you have a history of mania, psychosis, severe trauma or health conditions - book a call with Vela before registering.
You can watch the replay! Recordings and resources will be sent 24 - 48 hours after each live call.
A computer + headphones
A comfortable space to breathe + reflect
Space in your life to integrate (supportive network, time in your schedule for yourself, etc)
A printer if you'd like to print off the worksheets - if not, digital copies will be sent
You can book private sessions with Vela for an additional cost
or connect with one of the facilitators she recommends.
There will also be a group chat for accountability and support.
This journey requires your devotion, presence, and participation.
Because you receive access to the course content and community right away, there are no refunds.
Please register with intention and clarity.
If something unexpected arises, please reach out — we are here to support you in navigating your experience,
though refunds are not offered.
Click the bottom above that says "Join HUM.en" and go through the checkout
or use the link below to book a call with Vela and register over the phone.
Weekly calls will take place on Thursdays at 12 pm PST and will run for about 90 minutes.
In order to become a certified facilitator in the HUM method, you must complete all 3 levels of the training.
To be meet the International Association of Breath standards for trainings, the commitment is a minimum of 400 hours over the course of two years. Upon completing the HUM training, you will be expected to complete a practicum, mentorship with Vela, additional readings and a written exam.
More information on the full certification will be released in February 2026.
If you feel a pull but can't tell if it's your intuition or your mind - sign up.
If you get nervous or feel your heart racing while reading this - sign up.
Your instincts are calling
and your body is communicating.
If you don't understand the messages you're getting and keep asking for a signier sign...
This is it.
This is the start of
Human Understanding & Mastery
If you have questions