Hi, I’m Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely, a meditation teacher and the founder of Big Belly Breathing 🌟

Meditation is a powerful tool for everyone—and it’s especially transformative in mid-life. Yes, you heard that right. Let’s embrace the narrative of “mid-life transformation” and celebrate this incredible era. Meditation can be your ally as you shift into the best version of yourself, stepping into your second bloom.

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

Do you want to 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 😊

As a content creator, I design “Mindfulness Joy Resources”. These include: a podcast with guided meditations taking place in cities throughout 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. 🌿🎨