Derek teaches breathwork, strength, and guided sauna sessions at Alchemy. 

He's a certified Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor — a science-backed approach that improves breathing biomechanics and biochemistry as the foundation for everything from focus and stress management to performance and recovery. He's also an executive coach specializing in ADHD, and teaches classes on nervous system regulation and embodiment at Othership — a community bathhouse with guided journeys through the sauna and ice baths. 

Having spent years as a competitive athlete and in demanding corporate environments, Derek knows firsthand how functional breathing can transform your relationship with stress and performance. His work focuses on nervous system regulation, performance & recovery, and getting out of the busyness of our heads and into the innate wisdom of the body. 

In his spare time, he loves adventuring throughout the Hudson Valley with his two beautiful daughters. For more info, visit www.derekbaynton.com