The Breathing Practice

Breathing well - breathing slowly and efficiently - can bring great benefits for physical and emotional health but many studies reveal that many of us breathe too little too often resulting in all sorts of health and well being issues. I’ve set up The Breathing Practice to bring awareness to breath control and to bring a better understanding of breathing generally, all of which supports better health and mental functioning. The classes at The Breathing Practice are a blend of breathing optimisation techniques derived from freediving breathing training, pranayama breathing (derived from yoga breathing), breath control exercises and awareness meditation. What are the regular benefits of breath work? It can: Enhance lung and muscle function Circulate fresh air into the lungs improves oxygen levels Educate a sense of holistic self and mind-body connection Reduces anxiety, promote positive mindset, confidence and support clarity of focus Make you feel great! The Breathing Practice offers weekly breathing classes of 30min and 40min duration and monthly free taster classes. Class schedule and details can be found on the website. What is my background? I have practiced yoga for over 30 years; I am a (former) master scuba diving instructor, a certified freediver, and endurance open water swimmer. I studied classical and contemporary dance for many years and started practicing yoga in my early 20s, practicing both Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow yoga with a variety of master yoga teachers at The Life Centre, London and in Thailand. I remain physically active and continue to freedive, scuba dive, swim in open water and practice yoga. I also race triathlons. Separately I worked internationally in the Middle East and Africa as a journalist and photographer for many years and later into my career, I qualified as an English lawyer and have a Masters in International Law from SOAS, University of London.