Founder of Proyecto Balanze

Breathwork Coach • Movement Specialist • Wellness Guide

From Fitness to Fighting Spirit

Once in the U.S., I explored it all — CrossFit, strength training, calisthenics, running… until one day, I stepped into a small Muay Thai gym in Los Angeles. That place changed everything.

Muay Thai didn’t just train my body — it reshaped my mindset. Discipline. Patience. Humility. Respect. It taught me how to breathe through discomfort and move with purpose.

Then came a major setback: a serious knee injury. But I didn’t let it define me. I used every tool I’d ever learned to guide my own recovery. In record time, I was running again, lifting, expanding my mobility — and eventually walking part of the Camino de Santiago solo to close the healing process.

Finding Breathwork in the Jungle

On a trip to Costa Rica, something unexpected happened. In a humble stable in the middle of the rainforest, I discovered meditation — and it opened the door to something deeper: breathwork.

That discovery changed the course of my life. I became certified in breathwork and meditation facilitation, and I knew right then — this was my mission. To share these tools with others. To guide people back to their best selves, through breath, through movement, through awareness.

Proyecto Balanze – Where Body, Breath & Balance Meet

Through the years, I’ve worked with all kinds of people — from elite athletes and pro boxers to firefighters, CEOs, and seniors with mobility challenges.

Across every experience, I’ve found one constant truth:

The more control you have over your breath, the more potential you unlock.

That’s the heartbeat of Proyecto Balanze — my way of giving back to the world. It’s a platform to teach, inspire, and elevate others using everything I’ve learned along the way.

Ready to Reset? Let’s Breathe Together.

Whether you’re here to move better, breathe deeper, or reconnect with your inner rhythm — you’re in the right place.

Let’s get back to balance.

— Carmelo Pastor
Peace, love, and good karma