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CU Wellness Week – Faculty & Staff Breathwork Session with Saana Koljonen
CU Wellness Week – Breathwork Session with Saana Koljonen
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-3:00PM
Location: Student Commons, ACAD Room 1401 (1201 Larimer St, Denver)
Boettcher Foundation Conference Room
Ready to immerse yourself in the transformative energy of a live breathwork session? Join Saana Koljonen at our upcoming event where we gather to explore the depths of breath and being together. Each session is a unique journey, shared with a community of like-minded individuals eager to grow and connect. From Saana, “I am a high performance mindset and breathwork coach originally from Finland. My path to Colorado includes professional volleyball in Europe, a decade of high pressure and high stress environments and now.. the most meaningful job helping other people perform better under even high stress situations while also staying confident, grounded and driven. My approach comes from a simple idea: peak and peace aren’t opposites. The calm is what gives you access to the peak. It’s a Nordic way of looking at performance (steady, honest, calm) and it’s the missing half of how many are approaching their work. I have worked with Olympians, high level and driven professionals and teams across different disciplines, including the Olympic Committee of Finland, Extended DISC, Volleyball Federation of Finland, CU Volleyball, Emerge Careers…. ”
To learn more about what to expect please visit: WELCOME TO YOUR BREATHWORK JOURNEY – Google Docs
*Please ensure intake form Pre-Breathwork Intake Form is completed prior to event date. Yoga mat and/or towel and comfortable clothes are recommended.
This event is part of CU Denver’s Wellness Week Oct. 12 – 15, 2026
There will be a variety of in-person and virtual sessions curated to help employees at every stage of their personal and professional life. Throughout the week, sessions and offerings will explore the dimensions of wellness from financial fundamentals to mental well-being to physical health. We invite you to participate in the sessions and take advantage of this opportunity to invest in yourself, your wellbeing, and your future.


