Stop Breathe Let Go (2018)

Filmmaker Tiffany Bellinger explores the teachings of community healers, educators and mindfulness practitioners who provide a more holistic approach to heal from trauma, addiction and the stressors of everyday life. Stop Breathe Let Go mixes elements of animation, interviews and live footage to bring the story together. The audience is introduced to a loose animation of a young man, struggling with addiction, who makes the decision to begin his journey towards recovery and healing. One class at a time, he explores Yoga 12 Step Recovery, Pranayama Breathwork, Qigong, and Dancing Mindfulness. In each class, the interviewees reveal their insights on how their practice can aid with healing. Stop Breathe Let Go also explores mindfulness in schools. We learn how a high school counselor and a local nonprofit designed mindfulness programs to help students relieve stress and gain a sense of balance in their life.