Based in the Adelaide Hills, SA
Breathwork programs to improve emotional, mental and physical health in adults & children.
Respair, the breathing space, a private studio where you will learn to breathe for improved self-care.
Our breath is a powerful tool we carry with us always. The way you breathe can alter many things including your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood pH. It can also impact sleep quality, mood, and your appearance.
Can you remember ever being taught breathing techniques as a child? Breathwork used to be a part of parental teachings which , over time, has been lost. Breathing is an involuntary act, but by understanding and learning how the breath works, science has proven that proper breathing techniques can improve a person’s physical and mental health.
Are you an over-breather?
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Do you sometimes breathe through your mouth as you go about your daily activities?
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Do you breathe through your mouth when you sleep? If you wake with a dry mouth, then you probably do.
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Can you hear or see your breath?
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Do you hold your breath while sleeping?
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Do you suffer from nasal congestion, dizziness, airway constriction, fatigue or lightheadedness?
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Do you sigh frequently throughout the day?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are probably an over-breather. Breathwork can help you.
Did you know that most of us experience dysfunctional breathing?
We live in a society where we overeat, drink (alcohol) too much, and breathe too much—breathing too much or over-breathing results in sleep disturbances, exhaustion, anxiety, depression, digestion problems, obesity, lethargy, fatigue, racing mind, back pain, and so on.
Learning to breathe functionally can positively impact your physical and mental health. Breathing functionally has the power to calm the mind, reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, regulate the pain response, control appetite, change the structure of our children’s faces, improve sleep quality, regulate heart rate and blood pressure, and improve core stability and movement.
The inspiring thing is that learning to breathe functionally is usually a matter of a few tweaks and some knowledge. It is a skill that anybody can learn at any age, any level of fitness, and anytime.
The best part is once you know the principles, you can weave these breathing exercises into your daily lives and start to see and feel the changes to your well-being.
As a Buteyko and Oxygen Advantage certified breathing instructor, Kym can teach you how to breathe functionally. Kym offers a collection of breathing practices that can teach you how to control the rate, frequency and depth of your breath. She also teaches exercises to breathe lighter, hold your breath and breathe through your nose only and always.
Our breathwork programs
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Breathwork for Adults
Ideal for people who know they don’t breathe well and need guidance towards improved lung function. This program is beneficial for those who suffer from asthma, anxiety, panic disorder, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, other chronic health issues.
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Breathwork for Kids
Scientific evidence has shown that learning to breathe properly as a child can improve self-awareness, anxiety and stress levels, attention, facial and teeth development, sleep quality, sports performance and assist with balancing emotions.
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Bend and Breathe
Are you stiff? Do you want to keep your flexibility into your old age? or even improve it? At our Bend and Breathe weekly class our instructor weaves breathwork and flexibility training into the session. Giving you the knowledge to take home and use everyday for a more bendy and calmer you.
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Breathwork for Schools
Breathwork in the classroom programs includes video instruction and resources for small groups, teachers and parents. A valuable tool to learn for life.
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Breathwork for Organisations
Are you exhausted after work? Does your job require you to talk a lot during the day? Have you had high-stress levels? Do you find it hard to meet deadlines? You may not be breathing functionally to cope. As part of your staff development, we can give a presentation on scientifically-proven breathing techniques that can help you and your colleagues.
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Self-Care Days - Book now
May 17th - 19th 2024 Çoastal Rest and Reset exclusive weekend retreat. Either a mothers day gift to you or a girls weekend away. This retreat is designed to be fun, informative, restful and restorative with everyone walking away with some valuable tools for their coping toolbox. The Self-Care Days include nutritious scrumptious food and great company.
“What a wonderful session, not only did we get hands on tailored advice regarding how best to breathe, Kym’s knowledge and passion spoke volumes as she shared both the science behind breathe work and the holistic benefits it brings. Thank you for an awesome introduction Kym.”
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