Ari Barkan has been practicing breathwork since 2006 and is a co-creator of the Vitality Breath Certification Program. He has co-taught retreats in Costa Rica, Utah, and Virginia. He is also a member of the International Breathwork Foundation.

In 2019, Ari opened Center City Breathe, Philadelphia’s first breath studio, where he facilitates weekly group breathes and private client sessions, and offers other forms of healing arts to the community, including dance, meditation, yoga, Qi gong, tantra, and more.

Ari is an avid believer in the power of the breath and the body's willingness to move energy. Trained in Rebirthing, he developed his own style of movement, toning, sound, and breath for deep release and transformation.