Hello & Bienvenue!

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

With nearly 25 years of experience as an educator and holistic health advocate across LA and San Francisco, plus my deep French roots from Haute Savoie (La Yaute!), I created Big Belly Breathing to share my passion for mindfulness and wellness. My mission is to empower people of all ages to embrace mindfulness with joy and make well-being a fun, accessible part of everyday life.

At Big Belly Breathing, we offer vibrant, easy-to-follow resources — podcasts, courses, journals, printables, guided meditations, stories, and mini health lessons — that blend seamlessly into your daily routine. Designed for children, teens, and adults, our resources make mindfulness simple and enjoyable for everyone, no matter where you’re starting from.

Our tools help you build routines that boost calm, confidence, and happiness, making a lasting impact on your well-being. Our mission is to transform mindfulness into a joyful, everyday practice that enhances health and happiness for individuals and communities alike.

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Let’s boost our collective joy—one breath at a time!

Credentials:

Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach through AFPA
Yoga teacher & Social Emotional Learning facilitator through Breathe For Change
Physical Education and Multiple Subjects teacher in California since 2001
Mom to 2 kids since 2013

Member of The Elles Collective, a community of Francophone women entrepreneurs.

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Guiding Principles:

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn robust health education from an early age.
Everyone is welcome here— inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

Physical, mental and emotional health is acquired through habits & self-discipline.
When these routines & rituals are established young, they lead to happier and healthier adults.

Think of it this way: just like we learn to brush our teeth when we’re young to prevent cavities and gum disease, learning mindfulness routines early on helps us take care of our mental and emotional health.

By building these habits: we can better manage anxiety, stress, focus issues, and mood swings while boosting our energy, creativity, confidence, and overall joy.