Breathwork HQ

23/10/2025

Come and join us for a nourishing afternoon of breath, connection, and gentle challenge in community. This guided Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience is designed to support you in creating your own inner resource – a practice that steadies the nervous system, builds resilience, and reconnects you back to yourself.

Location: Kula Body Turramurra.
Date: Sunday 26th @12.30pm

Through conscious connected breathing, we open the body to deeper oxygenation and energy flow, helping release tension, quieten the mind, and bring the nervous system into balance. Breath becomes the bridge between body and mind, a tool to shift how we respond to stress and to anchor us in presence.

We then take this inner resource into the cold water immersion. The ice bath helps regulate the nervous system by activating a healthy stress response and then teaching the body how to return to calm more quickly. On a physical level, cold immersion supports circulation, recovery, and immune strength. On an emotional level it becomes a powerful practice in resilience – showing you how to meet intensity with calm, turning discomfort into clarity and empowerment.

By combining the breath with the cold, this experience offers:

Greater resilience to stress and emotional regulation
Improved sleep, circulation, and inflammation reduction
A calm, clear mind with increased focus and vitality
Release of stored tension and emotional blocks
More confidence in meeting life’s challenges with balance and presence
An embodied practice you can return to any time for inner strength and calm

This session is not about pushing harder but about tuning in more deeply. You’ll be supported step by step, with education and practices you can integrate into everyday life—so this isn’t just an event, but a lasting resource for your wellbeing.

Look forward to seeing you there

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05/10/2025

This Sunday marked our first session back with the ice bath — and didn’t everyone love the dip!
Another amazing morning down on the sand, flowing with the breath and the elements.

We began with a neutral breath, then gradually increased the rhythm to simulate a sympathetic response — activating energy and alertness — before slowing the breath back down into a parasympathetic state of rest and recovery. The intention was to help everyone recognise how our breathing changes across these different states, and how, through breath awareness, we can consciously guide ourselves between them rather than becoming stuck in any one state

Over the past 10 weeks, it’s been such a joy to hold space for our Sunday sessions while Mal’s been taking a well earned rest.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who’s joined us during this time — for your presence, your breath, and the sense of community we continue to build together.

From Bondi to Killara and beyond, it’s amazing to see how far our little family reaches. What a beautiful season it’s been sharing breath, sip ☕️ & dip 🏊 through the cooler months — and now, with the warmth returning, so too is the ice!🧊

Big thanks to Mike and for the awesome didge tones and to everyone who joined in.
🙏🏼🌸❤️

Your body — and your nervous system — will thank you.

15/07/2025

The Essence of Breathwork | One Playground Surry Hills

This Saturday, 19th July, André and I invite you to a powerful journey of breath and sound designed to unlock new levels of presence, peace, and possibility.

Guided by intentional breath practices and a carefully woven soundscape, this experience offers the perfect blend of activation and restoration. You’ll explore the vast potential of your breath while being grounded by the soothing frequencies of sound.

✨ Release stored tension and emotional energy
✨ Access deeper states of clarity and calm
✨ Rebalance your nervous system and reconnect with yourself
✨ Be fully supported in a nurturing space of exploration

Whether you’re craving a reset, seeking personal insight, or simply wish to experience something transformative, this evening will leave you feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired.

🗓 Saturday, July 19th | 10:30 AM
📍 One Playground Surry Hills

This is an intimate event with limited spaces—reserve your ticket now via the link in our bio, and be part of this unique experience. ❤️

🙏🏼 John & Andre

22/06/2025

🌿 Breathing with the Ancients: A Walk of Return
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

A sacred walk, a still breath, and a sound offering to close.
Deep in Ku-ring-gai Chase, we reconnected with the elements—land, sky, self, and song.
The final drum and didge was a thank you, offering into the trees. 🍃🪘🎶

Today, Mike and I stepped into the ancient embrace of Ku-ring-gai Chase, beneath fishbone clouds and a prism of rainbow light. The aways BLUE sky—our Father Sun—stretched above, while Mother Earth below- held us in emerald bush and still waters.

Among the tall people—the trees—we remembered our place in the family of nature.

Breath slowed and deepened.
Inhale: spacious sky.
Exhale: grounding earth.
Each breath reminded us: we are nature. Our breath is the song of the earth moving through us.

We come to sacred lands to connect, share, seek wisdom, and ground—not just as individuals, but as fathers, sons, brothers. The trees, our elders, offer ancient guidance.

We asked many questions, and this
How do we transmute anger?
The forest replied:

“We do not feel anger. There is only love. Be love.”

A gentle breeze passed through, and we understood.
The breath is the bridge—creating a pause, spaciousness to transform into love ❤️.

To be in Nature to restores us. The colours, scent, light, sound—cleansing our system, returning us to stillness and connection. To be here is to remember, to retrieve.

Before leaving, we offered sound to the land—didge and drum. A reverent thank you for the teachings received. A farewell in rhythm, to return home—grounded, open, connected to our high purpose..

To breathe is to be.
To be is to love.
To love is to honour ourselves, others, the land, the sky, and all the wisdom in between.

04/06/2025

16/05/2025

✨ BREATHFLOW IN MOTION | Corporate Wellness at Scale ✨

Recently, I had the honour of guiding two Breathflow sessions for over 50 people as part of the Health & Wellness stream at the Konica Minolta National Sales Conference, held at the iconic Cricket Central in NSW.

What stood out most? The majority of attendees had never experienced conscious breathing or breathwork before. And yet—within minutes—we created body awareness, breath awareness, then stillness, connection, and the opening to something deeper.

These sessions offered a moment to pause amidst the high energy of a sales-driven environment. A moment to reset, regulate, and reconnect—with breath, with presence, with self.

In high-performance spaces, it’s easy to get swept up in doing. But it’s through breath awareness and conscious breathing — we instill calm, focus and groundness —that real clarity and creativity can emerge.

Breathwork is more than a wellness add-on. It’s a tool for emotional regulation, physiological balance, and sustainable energy. A gateway to self-awareness and inner spaciousness—something we all benefit from, no matter what field we’re in.

Deep thanks to the team at Konica Minolta for including this work as part of your incredible event. 🌬️
And to every participant who showed up with curiosity—you made this experience what it was.

📥 For corporate sessions, team regulation tools, or individual guidance, visit www.breathworkhq.com.au or DM me direct.

09/05/2025

Breathwork in the Park – Round 3
Each time I visit Mandurah to see my beautiful mum (now 92), I’m honoured to offer a breath and meditation session for this incredible group of seniors — a self-created community of carers who support each other, choosing connection and independence over relying solely on the system.

We met again under a perfect 28° sky at Henry Sutton Reserve, with a soft breeze on our skin, the warm humidity in the air, and birdsong all around. Nature held us beautifully as we breathed, moved gently, and settled into stillness.

This is our third gathering, and each one reminds me: breathwork truly is for everyone.

We explored the foundations of functional breathing — in and out through the nose, using the diaphragm, and tuning into the natural rhythm of breath. These simple tools help to connect with our spirit and access our greatest strength, in turn regulating our nervous system, calming the mind, and return us to a grounded, present state.

Movement and meditation layered into the practice invite even deeper awareness — helping us unlock tension, soften the body, and create space within.

As we age, we may feel frustration from physical limitations or moments of isolation. But conscious breath, mindful movement, and inner stillness offer a gentle pathway back to peace.

Breathwork is for all of us. Especially those who may have forgotten how to breathe with ease.

Until next time, and don’t forget to use your nose, move a little, be in nature and have fun....
John X ❤️

29/03/2025

Breath, Ice & Community

What a fantastic start to 2025! Over the past three months, I’ve had the ultimate pleasure of being down at Bondi and Coogee to not only support but also lead Breath & Ice sessions alongside André from . It’s been an incredible experience to collaborate, bringing together our shared passion for breathwork and movement while recognising and valuing each other’s unique skill sets.

There’s a deep alignment between us—both of us expanding on the similarities in our approaches, curating breath experiences that meet people where they are. Whether it’s early morning Breath & Ice, a deepening breath practice, or immersive workshops, we’re here to guide those seeking self-regulation, resilience, and connection.

Beyond Breath & Ice at the beach, we’ve also curated two powerful formats to explore breath on a deeper level:

✨ Breathwork in the Park – An open-space gathering where we guide accessible, powerful breath practices in nature, allowing people to reconnect with themselves and the community.

✨ The Essence of Breathwork – A deepening of the practice, where we extend breath techniques, integrate functional breathing insights, and offer immersive breathflow experiences—all supported by a carefully curated sound immersion.

Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come! We’re committed to evolving and expanding breathwork formats to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

As they say, the longest road is from head to heart—and breathwork is the bridge.

In gratitude to




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For your gorgeous support

28/03/2025

26/03 A Magical Evening at Dunningham Reserve 🌅✨

Under the golden afterglow of the sun, we gathered for a breathflow journey—beginning with movement to warm the body and deepen self-awareness, followed by seated breath shapes to cool and regulate. Lying down, we flowed through slow and fast breathing rhythms before closing with deep, restorative breaths and a soothing sound immersion.

As daylight faded, we came together in gratitude and intention, sharing cacao to honour the warmth and abundance of the past season while welcoming the transition into the cooler, quieter months ahead. We gave thanks to Mother Earth for her gifts—the breath we share, the land beneath us, and the stunning sunset that bathed us in its final light.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined this special evening. Stay tuned for our next pop-up or Essence of Breathwork, we can’t wait to breathe with you again soon! 🌿💛

In graduate


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24/03/2025

The Competitive Edge of Breath: Optimising Performance & Balance

I recently led 50 employees through a breathwork session on their national sales day, exploring how we breathe, why we breathe, and how to breathe functionally for better focus, self-regulation, and performance.

1️⃣ The Science & Function of Breath

Breathing isn’t just automatic—it’s a tool that influences energy, cognitive function, and stress regulation. A key component is nasal breathing, which boosts nitric oxide production, enhancing oxygen delivery, circulation, and mental clarity. Functional breathing—light, slow, and deep—helps the body reach homeostasis, where we can focus, remain calm, and perform under pressure.

2️⃣ From Knowledge to Experience

After covering the science, we applied functional breathing techniques, followed by a guided breath journey. This allowed participants to feel the shift from stress to clarity in real-time—connecting the learning with direct experience.

Breathwork for High Performance

For corporate teams and leaders, breathing well isn’t just about stress management—it’s about enhancing creativity, decision-making, and efficiency. The ability to self-regulate through breath can be the difference between reactivity and strategic clarity, burnout and sustained performance.

The feedback was fantastic—many saw immediate benefits in both work and personal life. A huge thank you to the team for their trust and curiosity. If you’re looking to bring this advantage to your workplace, let’s connect. Breath is the foundation of high performance—let’s make it work for you.

Let BreathworkHQ show you the difference 👍🏼
Igniting your inner glow

19/03/2025

Gratitude for a Powerful Evening ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday 14th for The Essence Breathwork at The Living Room in Coogee. Under the energy of the full moon and eclipse, we journeyed deep into breath, sound, and stillness—what a night it was!

It was truly special to share this space with you, and we’re so grateful for your trust in the process. Looking forward to seeing you again soon for more breath, connection, and transformation.

Much love, ❤️
John & Andre

10/03/2025

Photos - 5th of March.
Sneek-a-peek from our last Breathwork in the Park Pop Up..
Big thanks to Jess from Musoma, with her extraordinary violin telant. ❤️
Stay tuned for another event soon.
These are community driven events..