Hi, I’m Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely, the founder of Big Belly Breathing. 🌟

My goal? Spread the love of meditation and make it accessible to everyone. This powerful practice should be as mainstream as #planking once was. Let’s make it happen.

Not your typical meditation teacher, I’m a former high school basketball player who now geeks out over the new local WNBA team (go Valkyries! 🏀⚡️) and channels mindfulness with a mix of humor, heart, and real-world joy. You’ll find me breathing deep—but also shouting from the sidelines. Speaking of…tune in to my podcast that I co-host with the wonderful Raina Mast, “Valkyries, Say Less”?

Also, check out my #DeadOrMeditating series—because mindfulness deserves a viral moment. And my latest, #MantrasNotMAGA, is my form of peaceful resistance to today’s political chaos. The more people who meditate, the better the world becomes.

Do you want to feel good AND help others feel good? Then this community is for you—because that’s our goal at Big Belly Breathing.

Our motto is simple: Breathe. Move. Eat. Rest.

In the daily hustle, meditation helps you show up as the best version of yourself. It nourishes not just you, but everyone in your circle. #NOTRUERWORDS 😊

With nearly 25 years of experience as an educator, holistic health and mindfulness advocate, mom, and with deep French roots in Haute Savoie (La Yaute!) and California, I created Big Belly Breathing to teach meditation and share simple, joyful mindfulness practices that ignite energy, clarity, and creativity.

As a content creator, I design “Mindfulness Joy Resources”—including a podcast with guided meditations set in cities around the world, several brightly colored journals, and courses (both online and in-person) that make mindfulness fun, easy, and accessible—for you and your whole family.

Whether you're starting your own practice, introducing mindfulness to your kids, or finding more balance at home, my vibrant, user-friendly content is here to help.

Always feel free to reach out to me directly to collaborate on bringing more joy, color pops, and mindfulness into your everyday rituals—simple, vibrant, and uplifting. 🌿🎨