Elle Winsted

Elle created The Courageous Life to remind people of their courage so they can live by design - through breathwork journeys and retreats that bring them back to feeling truly alive and aligned.

She supports people in moving out of survival mode and autopilot into deep connection so they can actively create a life that’s designed on purpose, not just endured. She works with those who look fine on the outside, but inside feel burned out, disconnected, restless or stuck in the high-functioning hustle that keeps them performing but not actually living.

With over 300+ hours of Conscious Connected Breathwork training, Elle provides 1:1 sessions, small groups, and retreats like Wild Within in South Africa. She guides Conscious Connected Breathwork (9D Breathwork - sessions coming soon) to regulate the nervous system and release what the body has been holding so people can move out of the confines of their minds and soften into the expansive space of their hearts.

Shaped by a decades of life lived across countries and cultures, her work is rooted in one truth: lasting transformation happens in the body. The result is a return to our authentic selves and a life filled with clarity, steadiness, aliveness and the courage to live it our way.

She is a Colorado native and is based out of Cape Town, South Africa. She facilitates breathwork in person and online to connect people to a powerful and diverse global community.

Certifications: Conscious Connected Breathwork + Trauma Informed Facilitator (300+ hours), 9D Certified Breathwork Facilitator (200+ hours; Coming May 2026)