Zee Clarke, Author of Black People Breathe

The first time I reached out to Zee Clarke, I was in the middle of a supercharged, chaotic day of solo-adulting five hyped-up kids at an amusement park.

I found myself using the looooooong exhale.

It’s my go-to breath. Again and again, because it comes naturally and really calms me.

The long exhale is the last part of the 4-7-8 breath, sometimes called paced breathing by psychologists who teach it to help with stress and anxiety, because it lowers heart rate and blood pressure. That's what I needed. A whole lotta calming.

Zee’s an expert in teaching breathwork to calm, invigorate, and call on as a natural, available tool to sustain us in trying times. And so I called on her.

About Zee Clarke

Zee Clarke uses breathwork, yoga, sound healing, and Reiki to support people of color in sustaining their energy, resilience, and sense of self amid the chronic stress of microaggressions and systemic racism. She is a gifted and generous practitioner who extends her healing tools to all people. 

Before training in India with a focus on nervous system regulation and energy care, Zee earned an MBA from Harvard and led teams at Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley startups. She is the author of Black People Breathe and teaches mindfulness and breathwork through the Black@Work™program.

Zee's work has been showcased in Fortune, Oprah Daily, Forbes, Mashable, CNBC, Essence, Ebony, Fast Company, and mindbodygreen.

How She Glows

"The first thing I do before I get out of bed is a check-in to ask myself how I’m feeling today. Every day is different, and it's important to honor that. I have a daily meditation and breathwork practice before I officially start my day. I try to do yoga a few times a week. I make sure that I get fresh air and sunlight every day. Going on hikes, time in hot springs, rock climbing, and playing violin all nourish my spirit!"

Where She Goes

Zee charges up in nature surrounding her home in Taos, NM. Her faves include:

• Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Valley
• West Rim Trail near the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

For indoor resets, Zee loves Korean spas everywhere, especially Spa World in Centreville, VA.

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Contact Zee

Contact Zee Clarke via her website, and practice with her here in Revery:

4-7-8 Breathing to Lower Stress & Anxiety with Zee Clarke | 2 min

Join Zee Clarke for this powerful breathing practice that calms your nervous system, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves sleep.

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Confidence Booster Breathwork: Using Your Voice with Zee Clarke | 3 min

Zee Clarke shares Lion’s Breath, a breathing practice to boost your confidence and help you express yourself. It not only reinvigorates your sense of bravery– it’s also a completely natural and free anti-aging method.

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Feeling Tired? Try the Bellows Breath to Boost Energy with Zee Clarke | 3 min

During moments of exhaustion, try the Bellows Breath with Zee Clarke. Whether you’re feeling sluggish in the morning or experiencing post-lunch fatigue, this practice helps reset your energy and enhance your focus, making it a perfect addition to your daily routine.

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or join her on retreat:

Barbados Rejuvenation Retreat: A Rest & Reset for Women of Color | March 4-9, 2026

This March, Zee Clarke hosts a Barbados Rejuvenation Retreat, a space designed with deep intention for women of color who are ready to slow down, restore their energy, and flow through 2026 feeling grounded and replenished.

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