Marilyn Immoos Langlois
University of Vienna, Switzerland
Title: Mindful Breathing with Music (MBM): An Integrative Wellness Approach to Supporting Emotional Self-Regulation
Biography
Dr. Marilyn Immoos-Langlois is a psychologist,
composer, and developer of Mindful Breathing with Music (MBM), an
evidence-informed wellness approach integrating diaphragmatic breathing,
grounded attention, and original music to support emotional regulation and
well-being. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of
Innsbruck and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Vienna, complemented
by advanced musical studies at the New England Conservatory and the Mozarteum
University Salzburg.
Abstract
This presentation introduces the conceptual
foundations of Mindful Breathing with Music or MBM, describes its developmental
evolution, and discusses its potential role as an accessible wellness resource
that may complement broader mental health promotion and preventive well-being
initiatives. Mindful Breathing with Music (MBM) is not psychotherapy, nor a
medical treatment. It is a structured, secular wellness approach designed to
support nervous system regulation, relaxation, and steady attention in everyday
life. The method integrates gentle diaphragmatic breathing, grounded awareness,
and original piano music composed specifically to facilitate a calming,
non-demanding experience. MBM is evidence-informed, non-pathologizing, and
accessible to individuals without prior experience in meditation or music. Its
purpose is to support physiological settling and emotional self-regulation
rather than to provide psychotherapy or treat mental disorders.
MBM emerged through a cumulative, practice-based developmental process spanning
several decades. Its origins lie in psychiatric and therapeutic work during the
late 1980s, where breath, voice, resonance, and guided imagery were used to
promote grounding, emotional safety, and self-regulation. This early clinical
work, originally referred to as Resonance Therapy, was subsequently adapted and
refined across diverse settings, including education, performance, leadership
development, and wellness programs. Through ongoing practical application, the
core regulatory elements were progressively distilled into a structured,
gentle, and easily accessible format suitable for everyday use while retaining
a foundation informed by established psychological and psychophysiological
principles.
23-24 Nov 2026 
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok, Thailand 
