Malin Hornkvist
Swedish Yoga & Breathwork Facilitator | Founder of Balance By Malin & Creator of RhythmReset®
I grew up in the north of Sweden and I was a competitive gymnast. When I stopped competing I stopped altogether. Without something to win I couldn't see the point.
I tried yoga for the first time in 2000. A candlelit class in Brighton. It was horrible and I couldn't understand why anyone would do it.
Eight years later I moved to Chicago and tried again. That time it made sense. It was the first place I'd been where nobody was measuring anything, and I could move or not move and just feel what was going on.
Teaching turned out to be the same. I'm breathing with the room, watching bodies, not thinking about anything else. You're always a student.
Where I am now
Thirteen years teaching. Around 1,500 breathwork classes, most of them over four years at Breathe Degrees. Trained in Ashtanga and Vinyasa.
I teach yoga, deep stretch, and breathwork across top North County venues including Oasis Encinitas, Soul of Yoga, Asteya, and Rancho Valencia Hotel & Spa. I also host private at-home sessions, corporate events, and live online classes via Zoom for clients throughout San Diego County and worldwide.
Wellness isn't about being fixed. I show you how your breath and body work, give you the tools to train them, and leave the rest in your hands.
Come and see.
There's a saying where I'm from: If there's room in the heart, there's room for everyone. It’s about more than just finding an extra seat. It’s about bringing people together, valuing the individual, and always making time to listen.