Breathwork · A daily practice

Come back
to your breath.

A moment to pause. Space to notice how you feel. A simple way to bring more attention to your mind and body.

What is breathwork?

Breathwork is the intentional practice of paying attention to your breathing, sometimes changing its pace or pattern. It can be as simple as a few gentle, steady breaths while you sit quietly.

Different techniques create different experiences. Here, our focus is on comfortable, unforced breathing as a practice for everyday wellbeing. Faster breathing and extended breath holds are distinct practices and need different guidance.

Mind + body

Small practice. Room to settle.

For your mind

Support with stress. Gentle breathing exercises can help ease feelings of stress and anxiety.
A place for your attention. Noticing each breath gives you something steady to return to when your mind wanders.
A moment to check in. Quiet practice offers space to notice thoughts and feelings before moving into your day.

For your body

Encourage relaxation. Comfortable breathing can help ease the physical tension that accompanies stress.
Notice your patterns. Become more aware of shallow breathing, a tight chest, or tense shoulders.
Practise breathing with less effort. Let your breath move naturally, without straining or forcing a deeper inhale.

These benefits relate to gentle breathing practices; effects vary by person and technique. Breathwork can support wellbeing but does not replace medical or mental health care. Read the sources below.

Your morning practice · 15 minutes

Make space before the day begins.

Set aside a quiet quarter of an hour to explore this morning breathwork session. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down, remove distractions, and give yourself a few moments afterwards before returning to your day.

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Opens SoundCloud in a new tab. Preview the instructions before practising and keep your breathing comfortable. You can pause or stop at any time.

Start with something simple.

Get comfortable. Sit with your back supported or lie down somewhere safe.
Notice your natural breath. Let your shoulders soften without trying to change anything.
Breathe gently and steadily. Let the breath move as deeply as feels comfortable, without forcing it. If helpful, count slowly to five as you breathe in and again as you breathe out.
Continue for a few minutes. Try five minutes if comfortable, then let your breathing return to its usual rhythm and notice how you feel.

Let comfort lead.

There is no need to chase a particular feeling or push through discomfort. If you feel dizzy, tingly, breathless, or distressed, stop the exercise and return to normal breathing.

Practise somewhere safe, never while driving or in water. If a session includes rapid breathing or long breath holds, seek qualified guidance first—especially if you are pregnant or have a medical condition.