What breathwork is

Breathwork refers to structured breathing practices used to influence nervous system state, recovery, and stress regulation.

In a clinical setting, breathwork is not about performance, optimisation, or intense experiences. It is about helping the body move out of constant alert and into states where repair and adaptation are possible.

Who breathwork is for

Breathwork can be useful for people who:

• feel constantly switched on
• struggle to recover despite rest
• experience stress held physically in the body
• notice shallow or restricted breathing patterns
• feel that pain or tension worsens under pressure

It is often most helpful when symptoms fluctuate with stress, workload, or life demands.

How Tom approaches breathwork

Tom uses breathwork as a regulatory tool, as well as a performance practice.

His approach focuses on restoring efficient, low-effort breathing, reducing unnecessary nervous system activation, supporting recovery between demands, and integrating breath with posture and movement.

Breathwork is taught simply and applied pragmatically. The aim is to give people tools they can use safely and consistently, rather than techniques they need to push through.

This approach is grounded in Tom's osteopathic training and his focus on nervous system regulation and long-term recovery capacity. More detail is available on his practitioner profile.